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Cheap flights Los Angeles — Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX, US) Chicago (CHI, US)
from $78 2 804 km ~3h 48m 10 flights found 4 airlines cheapest on Wednesday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $78 on 16.12.2026
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Prices found for 21 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
17 Dec 2026, Thu
Frontier Airlines F9 3644
01:37
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
06:42
ORD O'Hare International Airport
5h 5m 1 stop
Kiwi.com
$78
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02 Dec 2026, Wed
Frontier Airlines F9 2264
06:41
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
13:23
ORD O'Hare International Airport
6h 42m 2 stops
Flightnetwork
$92
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21 Dec 2026, Mon
Frontier Airlines F9 2908
22:42
ONT Ontario International Airport
03:34
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 52m 1 stop
Flightnetwork
$101
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01 Dec 2026, Tue
American Airlines AA 2727
22:39
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
02:59
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 20m Direct
Farehutz
$116
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21 Dec 2026, Mon
Frontier Airlines F9 2446
11:44
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
16:02
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 18m Direct
Flightnetwork
$120
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17 Dec 2026, Thu
American Airlines AA 2193
03:16
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
07:30
ORD O'Hare International Airport
4h 14m Direct
Wingie
$121
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Route characteristics
Distance
2 804 km
Flight time
3h 48m
Time difference
+2h
Minimum price
from $78 (16.12.2026)
Average price
$90
Maximum price
$126
Departures per week
1
Cheapest day
Wednesday
Departure airports (2)
LAX Los Angeles International Airport ONT Ontario International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
MDW Chicago Midway International Airport ORD O'Hare International Airport
Airlines (4)
F9 Frontier Airlines AA American Airlines WN Southwest Airlines UA United Airlines
Agencies (6)
Kiwi.com Flightnetwork Farehutz Wingie Trip.com Clickavia
Prices by day of week
Monday
$101
avg $111
Tuesday
$116
avg $116
Wednesday
$92
avg $92
Cheapest
Thursday
$78
avg $100
Airlines — cheapest prices 4
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 6 flights · 5 days
$78
American Airlines
American Airlines
2 flights · 2 days
$116
Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Low-cost 1 flights · 1 days
$164
United Airlines
United Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$174
Where to buy tickets 6
Kiwi.com
2 tickets · 2 days
from $78
Flightnetwork
3 tickets · 2 days
from $92
Farehutz
1 tickets · 1 days
from $116
Wingie
1 tickets · 1 days
from $121
Trip.com
2 tickets · 1 days
from $133
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $174
Airports

From — Los Angeles (2)

  • LAX Los Angeles International Airport
  • ONT Ontario International Airport

To — Chicago (2)

  • MDW Chicago Midway International Airport
  • ORD O'Hare International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Los Angeles — Chicago
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Approximate flight time — 3h 48m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The straight-line distance — 2 804 km.
How much do flights from Los Angeles to Chicago cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $78 on 16.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $90. Range: $78 — $126.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?
The difference — +2h.
From which airports does Los Angeles operate flights?
From Los Angeles: LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), ONT (Ontario International Airport).
To which airports in Chicago do flights arrive?
To Chicago: MDW (Chicago Midway International Airport), ORD (O'Hare International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 4 airlines: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $116. Total direct flights found: 3.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Los Angeles — Chicago

Flights Los Angeles — Chicago is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 2 804 km. Flight time 3h 48m. Time difference +2h.

From Los Angeles (LAX) flights depart from 2 airports: LAX, ONT. To Chicago (CHI) — 2 arrival airports: MDW, ORD.

4 airlines operate on this route: Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $78 (16.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $90, ranging from $78 to $126. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.

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