How many flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 27.3% of flights from Los Angeles to Chicago were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve connections.

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

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago typically takes around 4 hours and 21 minutes, covering a distance of 2812 kilometers. Flights with one stop, on average, take significantly longer, with a median duration of 12 hours and 44 minutes. The median direct flight time in minutes is 261, while flights with one stop have a median duration of 764 minutes.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Historically, flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are classified as a route with frequent good prices. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find competitive fares for this particular journey. The availability of these prices has been observed consistently across the trailing 30 days.

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Los Angeles to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Chicago, including connecting itineraries, takes about 4h 21m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting flight time is significantly longer at 16h 53m, compared to 4h 21m for non-stop flights. This route covers a distance of 2812 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago, fares typically range from $340–$705, with a median of $479 over a 90-day window. Right now, current fares are above the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities for price drops.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago? The data indicates that June is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $333. Following closely, May also offers lower median fares at $379, and February presents another good option with a median fare of $393.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 27.3% of recent fares being non-stop over a 90-day period. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that if you fly from Los Angeles to Chicago, you are likely to have one or more layovers on your journey.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Chicago

Regular price: $116 - $258

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 $116 and $258. The current lowest deal is $124 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Feb 13-Feb 24.

now $124

Low $116

High $258

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from LAX to CHI is June, with a median price of $333. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $801. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $333

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $801

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Chicago

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$520

$386

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$404

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$387

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$287

$280

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$361

$354

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

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LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$238

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

1 night

Oct 26 - Oct 27

$520 → $403

23%

2 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 28

$518 → $403

22%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$512 → $406

21%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$226 → $135

40%

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Los Angeles - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices below $333

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago is June, with a median price of $333.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 21m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago typically take 4 hours and 21 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 72.7% of all flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$150

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O Hare International is a major airport for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train).

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and is easily accessible from Chicago.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$249

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was $566. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw average prices rise to $801, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $785. Prices generally increase closer to the departure date, with flights booked 14-27 days out averaging $671.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago was considered to be $340 or less. The median price for this route was $479. Prices typically ranged up to $705 for the higher end of fares in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago, with a median price of $333. May also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $379. February had a median price of $393. The annual median price for this route was $479.

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Los Angeles to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Chicago

Regular price: $116 - $258

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 $116 and $258. The current lowest deal is $124 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Feb 13-Feb 24.

now $124

Low $116

High $258

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from LAX to CHI is June, with a median price of $333. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $801. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $333

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $801

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Chicago

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$520

$386

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$512

$404

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$401

$387

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$287

$280

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$361

$354

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Chicago

Los Angeles (LAX) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$246

$238

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

1 night

Oct 26 - Oct 27

$520 → $403

23%

2 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 28

$518 → $403

22%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$512 → $406

21%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$226 → $135

40%

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 for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for prices below $333

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago is June, with a median price of $333.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 21m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago typically take 4 hours and 21 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 72.7% of all flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a convenient departure point for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$150

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O Hare International is a major airport for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train).

💸 Flights from ~$77

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and is easily accessible from Chicago.

Chicago, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

Los Angeles to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago

Los Angeles - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for prices below $333

Direct flights take 4h 21m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to Chicago?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

How many flights from Los Angeles to Chicago are non-stop?

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

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to Chicago from other cities

Los Angeles to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Chicago

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago

Los Angeles - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in June for prices below $333

Direct flights take 4h 21m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Dec 02

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Dec 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

What's a cheap fare from Los Angeles to Chicago?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?