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Find cheap one-way flights from Los Angeles to Chicago starting at US$41.

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Cheapest airlines flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

Spirit Airlines
From US$41
Frontier Airlines
From US$56
American Airlines
From US$67
Alaska Airlines
From US$86
Delta Air Lines
From US$88
Sun Country Airlines
From US$91
Jetblue Airways
From US$97
United Airlines
From US$153
Southwest Airlines
From US$172
Breeze Airways
From US$223
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Find cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago by different airports

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

  • Cheapest
    Spirit Airlines
    LAX
    23:59
    4h 4m
    Direct
    ORD
    06:03
    Los Angeles International Airport - O'Hare International Airport
    Tue, Apr 16Spirit Airlines
    US$41
  • Frontier Airlines
    LAX
    08:11
    6h 27m
    1 transfer
    MDW
    16:38
    Los Angeles International Airport - Midway International Airport
    Sat, May 11Frontier Airlines
    US$63
  • Spirit Airlines
    LAX
    11:59
    6h 7m
    1 transfer
    RFD
    20:06
    Los Angeles International Airport - Chicago Rockford International Airport
    Thu, Apr 11Spirit Airlines
    US$146
  • Spirit Airlines
    LAX
    11:59
    6h 7m
    1 transfer
    RFD
    20:06
    Los Angeles International Airport - Chicago Rockford International Airport
    Thu, Apr 11Spirit Airlines
    US$146
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (CHI) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (CHI) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $282.
  • How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (CHI) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 4 hours 8 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (CHI).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Chicago?

    • The distance from O'Hare International Airport to downtown is about 25km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Midway International Airport to downtown is about 14km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (CHI)?

Los Angeles to Chicago Flight Information

Cheapest nonstop flight price

$40

Cheapest round-trip ticket price

$101

Off-season for travel

March

Peak season for travel

September

What You Should Know about Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago