LAX - ORD

C$ 124 Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

Tue, 18 Nov - Fri, 21 Nov
Spirit Airlines Logo
1:20 a.m. - 7:28 a.m.LAX-ORD
4h 08mdirect
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8:20 a.m. - 7:53 p.m.ORD-LAX
13h 33m1 stop
C$ 233Spirit Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Wed, 3 Dec
United Airlines Logo
2:18 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.LAX-ORD
4h 07mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:38 a.m. - 1:17 p.m.ORD-LAX
4h 39mdirect
C$ 250United Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
United Airlines Logo
10:15 a.m. - 4:25 p.m.LAX-ORD
4h 10mdirect
United Airlines Logo
6:05 p.m. - 8:40 p.m.ORD-LAX
4h 35mdirect
C$ 264United Airlines
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Mon, 24 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
United Airlines Logo
8:15 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.LAX-ORD
4h 10mdirect
United Airlines Logo
10:38 a.m. - 1:17 p.m.ORD-LAX
4h 39mdirect
C$ 270United Airlines
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Thu, 11 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
Delta Logo
10:59 p.m. - 10:14 a.m.LAX-ORD
9h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
2:14 p.m. - 8:43 p.m.ORD-LAX
8h 29m1 stop
C$ 295Delta
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Fri, 5 Dec - Fri, 12 Dec
Delta Logo
1:35 p.m. - 9:21 p.m.LAX-ORD
5h 46m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:35 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.ORD-LAX
6h 40m1 stop
C$ 303Delta
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Wed, 10 Dec - Tue, 20 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 p.m. - 6:21 a.m.LAX-ORD
9h 21m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:06 p.m. - 8:22 p.m.ORD-LAX
8h 16m1 stop
C$ 323Alaska Airlines
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Sat, 13 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Southwest Logo
1:25 p.m. - 10:35 p.m.LAX-ORD
7h 10m1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:45 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.ORD-LAX
7h 45m1 stop
C$ 353Southwest
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Wed, 3 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:27 p.m. - 2:09 p.m.LAX-ORD
13h 42m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 a.m. - 1:49 p.m.ORD-LAX
9h 49m1 stop
C$ 360Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 16 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
JetBlue Logo
11:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m.LAX-ORD
11h 50m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
2:05 p.m. - 10:58 p.m.ORD-LAX
10h 53m1 stop
C$ 415JetBlue
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
American's Basic Economy has Group 9 boarding.
Use the CTA Blue Line from ORD for quick city access.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Spirit Airlines
Cheapest • from C$ 233 (round-trip)
Spirit Airlines
Best reviews • 6.3 score
Airline reviews
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Airline reviews
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 15% price drop
November
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 233
Overall average: C$ 461
Spirit Airlines
Tue 18/11Fri 21/11
LAX - ORD • Direct
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 250
Typical prices: C$ 335-C$ 747
United Airlines
Tue 2/12Wed 3/12
LAX - ORD • Direct
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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 Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Los Angeles, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

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 September, where tickets cost C$ 356 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 522 and C$ 461 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$ 352, 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 29% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Chicago

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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 original 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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightC$ 124
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive 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.
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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$ 124 for a one-way ticket and C$ 233 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, and Delta 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.

  • 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.

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$ 194 or less one-way and C$ 124 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
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

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines,Frontier,Spirit Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines,Frontier, +2 more

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Reviews of the 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 8115 reviews
7.0Crew
6.6Boarding
5.1Food
5.0Entertainment
5.9Comfort
Airline reviews

Excellent experience when I am looking for a budget airline where the main expectation is getting me from point A to point B with no frills.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025MCO - ORD
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Excellent experience when I am looking for a budget airline where the main expectation is getting me from point A to point B with no frills.

Vegas is such a quick flight that amenities aren’t the important part, in my opinion. Just get me there efficiently and safely, and that’s exactly what they did!

The flight was severely delayed due to the missing flight attendants.

Had to deplane for undisclosed mechanical issue. Landed in Chicago 3 hours late. Food voucher at FLL came just as we were recording. Crew and agents were troopers--better than Spirit last night.

We spent 5 1/2 hours at Ohare cause our flight was diverted cause of rain in the area. We missed appts that we had set on Tuesday and cause we were flying back the next day on the 7am flight we had no time to reschedule anything. Other airlines were landing and taking off fine having no issues. It was only Spirit. Very frustrating flight and I understand why the flights are only around 25-30% full.

Flight was cancelled without warning close to flight date. Stuck witha credit has to buy a new ticket from another airline in either to get to location. Email cancelling was lost in mail.

No frills - because you get what you pay for. The crew was amazing!! I had plenty of room to spread out because the flight was half full. Which made it easy to sleep.

Dear All, I have harassment and accident with the flight attendant . This is my phone to talk 8168073567, please, leave phone message . Regards Emily,

Just total easy flight experience!! What could you do better..? Hmmm..? There was nothing I can remember. Spirit was a far more comfortable and easy process than American, United & Delta. I'll always look for Spirit and I've told a few people about, since flying this past trip!! I'm a SPIRIT FAN!! Thank You, SPIRIT AIRLINES!! Very, VERY well done, 100%!! See you...SOON!! -Best, Linda R.

Spirit is a very uncomfortable travel experience. It’s cheap but you are squeezed into the seats like canned meat.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports

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

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