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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago from $125

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Los Angeles to Chicago are usually found in October or February, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$216

One-way from

$125

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$430

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 16/4-22/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 15m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 56m total
  • Los Angeles to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Chicago (CHI).

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Wed 16/412:27LAX - ORD
2 stops34h 14mSpirit Airlines
Tue 22/414:58ORD - LAX
1 stop6h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 20/2$216
Wed 16/414:00LAX - ORD
1 stop7h 59mDelta
Fri 18/414:15ORD - LAX
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Deal found 20/2$287
Wed 9/407:10LAX - ORD
1 stop9h 06mAlaska Airlines
Wed 23/406:00ORD - LAX
2 stops15h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/2$395
Fri 16/522:55LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 09mUnited Airlines
Sun 18/506:00ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/2$415
Sat 10/522:25LAX - ORD
1 stop11h 52mJetBlue
Sat 31/513:12ORD - LAX
1 stop11h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 20/2$425
Wed 9/723:55LAX - ORD
1 stop17h 16mSun Country Air
Mon 14/720:10ORD - LAX
1 stop23h 04mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/2$447
Tue 1/422:59LAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/409:45ORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$463
Tue 1/405:15LAX - ORD
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Thu 3/414:50ORD - LAX
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 21/2$582

Find flights from Los Angeles to Chicago within your budget

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Los Angeles

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

12:27-00:41

2 stops34h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/4

14:58-18:59

1 stop6h 01m

$216

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 16/4

14:00-23:59

1 stop7h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/4

14:15-22:39

1 stop10h 24m

$287

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

07:10-18:16

1 stop9h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/4

06:00-19:07

2 stops15h 07m

$395

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 16/5

22:55-05:04

Nonstop4h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/5

06:00-08:37

Nonstop4h 37m

$415

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

22:25-12:17

1 stop11h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/5

13:12-22:26

1 stop11h 14m

$425

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/7

23:55-19:11

1 stop17h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/7

20:10-17:14

1 stop23h 04m

$447

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

22:59-05:04

Nonstop4h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/4

09:45-12:23

Nonstop4h 38m

$463

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

05:15-14:00

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/4

14:50-22:05

2 stops9h 15m

$582

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 1/3

20:09-05:05

1 stop6h 56m

$125

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

17:30-23:41

Nonstop4h 11m

$141

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from LAX to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (97 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (76 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Los Angeles to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Arlene,May 2024

SAN - OAK

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 15.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago. 0 airlines have flights from Los Angeles to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Los Angeles to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 85 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($216), Delta ($287), and Alaska Airlines ($395) offers the cheapest pricing from Los Angeles to Chicago. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. United Airlines flights start at $141 while deals on Delta start at $144 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago consider choosing Fiji Airways(95%), Austrian Airlines(94%) or Finnair(92%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Los Angeles to Chicago is $83. On average you can expect to pay $460. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $183.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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