Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
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August 24 - August 28
LAX - Chicago
$197
$167
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August 20 - August 27
LAX - Chicago
$190
$167
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August 20 - August 24
LAX - Chicago
$197
$167
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August 19 - August 25
LAX - Chicago
$242
$174
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August 1 - August 17
LAX - Chicago
$161
$181
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October 14 - October 28
LAX - Chicago
$245
$182
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October 14 - October 21
LAX - Chicago
$263
$182
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October 14 - October 20
LAX - Chicago
$263
$182
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November 11 - November 17
LAX - Chicago
$265
$182
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October 28 - November 17
LAX - Chicago
$245
$182
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Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Chicago
Regular price: $157 - $268
Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago is between $157 and $268. The current lowest deal is $167 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 28.
now $167
Low $157
High $268
The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago is November, with a median price of $166. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $487. Prices are generally lower from February to December.
November
Flights from $166
June
Flights from $487
Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
Frontier Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Chicago
Wed, Jun 17
LAX - Chicago
Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$586
$424
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
LAX - Chicago
Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$580
$374
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
LAX - Chicago
Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$582
$409
One-way
Fri, Jun 19
LAX - Chicago
Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$574
$397
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
LAX - Chicago
Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$580
$366
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
LAX - Chicago
Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)
Frontier Airlines
$543
$366
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
Jun 20 - Jun 22
$580 → $366
37%
Jun 18 - Jun 20
$580 → $374
35%
Jun 21 - Jun 23
$543 → $366
33%
Jun 19 - Jun 22
$574 → $397
31%
Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago
Los Angeles - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares from Los Angeles to Chicago are above the typical level at $167.
📅 Best time to fly
November is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago, with a median price of $166.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights are typically 8h 59m long.
The typical flight duration from Los Angeles to Chicago is 8h 59m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Direct flights are available from multiple airlines.
Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are available from airlines like Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $167.
Frontier Airlines had a recent deal from Los Angeles to Chicago for $167.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently for this route.
Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago appear frequently, more than once a day.
Los Angeles main airports to depart from
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is a primary option for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$167
Chicago main airports to arrive at
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago, offering many connections.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or public transport)
💸 Flights from ~$167
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport is a convenient option for travelers flying to Chicago.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or public transport)
💸 Flights from ~$190
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport serves the wider Chicago area, providing an alternative arrival point.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$254
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
Milwaukee offers high-frequency flight options and direct rail access, but traffic can affect travel time.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train)
💸 Flights from ~$243
South Bend International (SBN)
South Bend is the closest alternative to Chicago with direct commuter rail, but has fewer direct flights.
📍 ~130 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train)
💸 Flights from ~$244
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
Grand Rapids is a major regional hub with diverse cabin classes, but requires a significant drive.
📍 ~235 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$275
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Madison is a reliable regional airport with less congestion, but is a secondary choice due to distance.
📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$260
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
Fort Wayne offers stable regional service for southeastern Chicago suburbs, but has limited flight frequency.
📍 ~240 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$261
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Chicago, United States
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Chicago, United States
85% AI deal score
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Chicago, United States
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$1,473
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Chicago, United States
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Chicago, United States
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$727
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Chicago, United States
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$727
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Chicago, United States
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$1,064
$727
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