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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $115. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chicago.$115 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $115, select.

Chicago.$130 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $130, select.

Chicago.$144 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $144, select.

Chicago.$268 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $268, select.

Chicago.$272 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Wed, 14 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.

Chicago.$272 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.

Chicago.$272 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.

Chicago.$272 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $272, select.

Chicago.$273 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Dec, returning Wed, 16 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $273, select.

Chicago.$287 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Chicago Midway on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $287, select.

Chicago.$315 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $315, select.

Chicago.$358 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 7 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.

Chicago.$393 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Chicago Midway on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $393, select.

Chicago.$425 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Wed, 13 Jan.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 13 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.

Chicago.$425 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr, returning Wed, 21 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.

Chicago.$425 per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Feb, returning Sat, 20 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 13 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 20 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $425, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in August.

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Los Angeles to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$115
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	4 hrs, 7 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	4,116

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Rockford.

How much are return flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is $115. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

4 hours and 7 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Chicago.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and British Airways fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles to Chicago?

As of July 2026, there are 4,116 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Chicago.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago is usually August.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

If you're flying from Los Angeles, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from $115.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago on Monday, 17 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Los Angeles to Chicago?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chicago?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Chicago?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Frontier Airlines .

Travelling from Los Angeles to Chicago: what you need to know

Begin your travels at one of Los Angeles's main airports, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Check out your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago departing from either of these.
When it comes to arriving in Chicago, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a key hub. Another is Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Book a direct Los Angeles to Chicago flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 5 minutes.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Chicago two hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the busiest route. When looking for your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, you can select from 155 services a week between LAX and ORD.
To ensure you board your Los Angeles to Chicago flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap Los Angeles to Chicago flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and pick up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll tell you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Los Angeles to Chicago flights.

Flying from Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

You can book a direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Board your plane at LAX and then land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Direct Los Angeles to Chicago plane tickets are offered by numerous airlines at LAX. Your nonstop flight awaits with one of these options:
Located around 19 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Chicago or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
80% of flights departing from Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination on time. Given its dependable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of LAX.
LAX's address is One World Way.

Arriving in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

The distance from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is roughly 26 kilometres. It'll take you about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
ORD is situated at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

Once your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 14 kilometres from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 30 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make picking up a Chicago Midway Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
You'll find Chicago Midway Airport at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)

Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) is about 129 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a car once you've stepped off your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago.
If you use public transport, the journey takes around 2 hours.
Whether you're searching for a mini for solo travel or a spacious SUV to transport your group, you'll find the ideal Chicago Rockford Airport rental car for your needs. Browse wheels available here from suppliers such as Budget, Alamo and National.
If you prefer a specific make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at getting exactly what you want. Book your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford Airport's official address is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

March is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago, while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Chicago based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your Los Angeles to Chicago ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

Chicago will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 451 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No trip is complete without dropping by Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.