Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago (LAX - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$176	Frontier Nonstop 5 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is currently $176
Cheapest one-way flight	$55	Frontier Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Mar 11	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is currently $55
Last-minute weekend getaway	$256	Frontier 1 stop 19 hr Sat, Jan 31 — Sun, Feb 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Chicago is currently $256
Cheapest business class flights	$714	Delta 1 stop 10 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is currently $714

Fastest flight	3 hr 48 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 3 hr 48 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically January.

May Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–190
January Most expensive	Typical prices: $165–310

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $257

Typical price: $215–440

56 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - ORD Every day

502 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ORD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $257

Typical price: $225–465

21 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - MDW Every day

2128 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MDW, ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $301

Typical price: $220–465

42 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - ORD Every day

405 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ORD Every day
Delta

from $313

Typical price: $255–620

538 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MDW, ORD Every day
Frontier

from $176

Typical price: $150–300

42 weekly connecting flights

LAX - MDW, ORD Every day
Spirit

from $179

Typical price: $135–285

22 weekly connecting flights

LAX - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 31 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 26 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 45 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $115 to $190.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $176. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $301, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $313, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $176, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $179, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago starts at $176 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Wed, Mar 11.

3 hr 48 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 56 nonstop flights and 502 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 21 nonstop flights and 2,128 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago are:

American offers 42 nonstop flights and 405 connecting flights per week. American flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Delta offers 538 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 42 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Spirit offers 22 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $176. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $257, flying from Mar 12 to Mar 18.
The cheapest American flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $301, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $313, flying from Feb 19 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $176, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 25.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $179, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago.

There are 56 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Chicago at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1.

Southwest, United and American fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago.

There are 56 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Southwest direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 American direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Chicago start at $176 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Chicago start at $714 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Chicago start at $176 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Chicago starts at $256 from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Chicago at price $256 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Jan 31 to Sun, Feb 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.