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C$ 149 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Cheap Flight Deals from Los Angeles to Chicago (LAX-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Chicago.
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Spirit Airlines Logo
12:41 a.m. - 6:42 a.m.LAX-ORD
4h 01mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:59 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
C$ 163Spirit Airlines
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mar., 20 may. - mié., 28 may.
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:41 a.m. - 6:42 a.m.LAX-ORD
4h 01mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:02 p.m. - 9:35 a.m.ORD-LAX
14h 33m1 stop
C$ 207Spirit Airlines
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mar., 20 may. - mié., 28 may.
United Airlines Logo
12:40 p.m. - 6:55 p.m.LAX-ORD
4h 15mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 8:29 a.m.ORD-LAX
4h 29mdirect
C$ 290United Airlines
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mié., 21 may. - mié., 28 may.
United Airlines Logo
6:20 a.m. - 12:42 p.m.LAX-ORD
4h 22mdirect
United Airlines Logo
7:40 p.m. - 10:10 p.m.ORD-LAX
4h 30mdirect
C$ 306United Airlines
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mar., 17 jun. - mar., 24 jun.
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 p.m. - 5:40 a.m.LAX-ORD
9h 25m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 2:59 p.m.ORD-LAX
9h 59m1 stop
C$ 328Alaska Airlines
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mar., 19 ago. - sáb., 30 ago.
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 a.m. - 5:02 p.m.LAX-ORD
8h 02m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 2:46 p.m.ORD-LAX
10h 46m1 stop
C$ 332Alaska Airlines
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mar., 3 jun. - mié., 4 jun.
Delta Logo
12:59 a.m. - 9:51 a.m.LAX-ORD
6h 52m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:45 a.m. - 3:32 p.m.ORD-LAX
7h 47m1 stop
C$ 355Delta
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vie., 16 may. - sáb., 31 may.
Delta Logo
12:45 a.m. - 8:35 a.m.LAX-ORD
5h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:30 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.ORD-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
C$ 364Delta
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lun., 5 may. - sáb., 17 may.
Sun Country Air Logo
11:59 p.m. - 7:09 p.m.LAX-ORD
17h 10m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
6:17 p.m. - 10:44 p.m.ORD-LAX
6h 27m1 stop
C$ 380Sun Country Air
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dom., 1 jun. - jue., 5 jun.
Sun Country Air Logo
8:59 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.LAX-ORD
6h 16m1 stop
Sun Country Air Logo
6:20 p.m. - 10:44 p.m.ORD-LAX
6h 24m1 stop
C$ 394Sun Country Air
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jue., 5 jun. - lun., 16 jun.

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

Basic Economy offers Group 9 boarding and no seat assignment until check-in.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding (Group 5) and complimentary alcoholic drinks.

Read more about American Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United First offers up to 18 cm more legroom than economy seats.


Economy Plus seats have up to 15 cm more legroom than standard economy seats.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
LAX

For quick terminal transfers, use the airside connections at LAX. Walking can be long, so plan extra time for terminal changes.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines, ORD and LAX

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Los Angeles to Chicago, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 365 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 511 and C$ 470 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of C$ 923, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.
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Good to know

Low season

January

High season

August

Cheapest flight

C$ 149
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

When to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Los Angeles to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was C$ 108 for a one-way ticket and C$ 118 for a round-trip.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    On your way to Chicago, you’ll fly out from Los Angeles. You’ll be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Iberia offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Los Angeles and Chicago, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Los Angeles is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to Los Angeles with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from Los Angeles up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 116 or less one-way and C$ 211 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Thursday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Friday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Sunday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +23 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +24 more

Thursday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Friday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

Saturday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +24 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +25 more

Sunday

ANA,Aer Lingus,Air Canada, +25 more

ANA,Aer Lingus, +26 more

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Top airline flying from Los Angeles to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Los Angeles to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.3
Spirit AirlinesOverall score based on 7940 reviews
5.9Comfort
5.0Entertainment
6.6Boarding
5.1Food
7.1Crew
Airline reviews

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025LAX - ORD
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terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Terrible-extreme delay with very little communication, plane was overfull, luggage was returned on baggage claim in filthy condition.

Non-professional acting crew, Very uncomfortable seats…!! Very bad pricing with all the add-ons for seat choice, luggage fees, etc….soon you’ll charge extra for oxygen. The ticket price means Nothing because in the end, the actual amount i paid, i could have and will in the future continue to fly on a real airline…

With this price, I shouldn't complain on anything. I understand I have to pay for every services they provide. The plane could smell a little better. Advise them to use frebeeze to freshen up the interior a little bit.

Lower cost is the reason to fly Spirit. Should give free baggage with credit card.

Very difficult. Flew out on Dec 24th and it was a mess. They know it is going to be the busiest time of the year and they had no organization. Finally they called for people going on certiam flights so they could get them thru thw line then we had to rush to our gate to get in li e to board.We missed our flight do to being stuck at the border of Mexico. They would not work with us to make an affordable price so we had to wait a day with no where to go and pay 280 more for our flights. I would think that a complimentary drink would be nice. But we had to pay 4.49 for a coke. Not an overall good experience

I very late and supose be in home at 12 pm from yesterday but I stiill in detroi airport

Terrible. 1st and last flight on Spirit. Check in process was a nightmare. Despite arriving 1.6 hours before flight we had to be pulled from the ridiculously long line to “self check” our bags which took 10 min and required assistance. Seats are very uncomfortable , don’t move, no pockets, no entertainment, no wifi Basically like taking a time capsule back to the 70s. No thank you.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

Information on your arrival and departure airports

O'Hare Intl (ORD)
Los Angeles (LAX)

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