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£61 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 return 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 return flight deals from Los Angeles to Chicago

sam., 27 sept. - sam., 4 oct.
Frontier Logo
06:45 - 21:28LAX-ORD
12h 43m1 stop
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08:25 - 17:30ORD-LAX
11h 05m1 stop
£114Frontier
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dim., 26 oct. - dim., 2 nov.
Frontier Logo
06:44 - 09:36LAX-ORD
24h 52m1 stop
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05:30 - 07:56ORD-LAX
4h 26mdirect
£121Frontier
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sam., 18 oct. - mar., 28 oct.
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06:00 - 12:18LAX-ORD
4h 18mdirect
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15:40 - 18:15ORD-LAX
4h 35mdirect
£122United Airlines
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jeu., 25 sept. - sam., 27 sept.
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06:15 - 21:32LAX-ORD
13h 17m1 stop
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19:09 - 21:40ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
£123Spirit Airlines
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mer., 8 oct. - dim., 12 oct.
United Airlines Logo
12:34 - 18:52LAX-ORD
4h 18mdirect
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07:10 - 09:37ORD-LAX
4h 27mdirect
£134United Airlines
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jeu., 25 sept. - sam., 27 sept.
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:05 - 18:14LAX-ORD
4h 09mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
19:09 - 21:40ORD-LAX
4h 31mdirect
£137Spirit Airlines
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ven., 24 oct. - ven., 31 oct.
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18:20 - 05:01LAX-ORD
8h 41m1 stop
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06:30 - 08:56ORD-LAX
4h 26mdirect
mar., 14 oct. - mer., 22 oct.
Delta Logo
14:00 - 23:50LAX-ORD
7h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
14:25 - 20:36ORD-LAX
8h 11m1 stop
£145Delta
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lun., 20 oct. - sam., 25 oct.
Delta Logo
22:25 - 07:50LAX-ORD
7h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
08:57 - 13:05ORD-LAX
6h 08m1 stop
£153Delta
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sam., 25 oct. - dim., 2 nov.
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00:53 - 11:33LAX-ORD
8h 40m1 stop
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05:30 - 07:56ORD-LAX
4h 26mdirect

Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
American's Basic Economy includes Group 9 boarding.
The CTA Blue Line links O'Hare to downtown Chicago.
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Top airlines
Frontier
Cheapest • from £114 (return)
American Airlines
Best reviews • 7.2 score
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 33% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 12% price drop
October
Most popular
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+1
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Cheapest return fare
£114
Overall average: £197
Frontier
sam. 27/9sam. 4/10
LAX - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£122
Typical prices: £157-294
United Airlines
sam. 18/10mar. 28/10
LAX - ORD • Direct
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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
Royal Jordanian

Royal Jordanian offers daily flights with a boutique charm and good service quality.


Economy class offers tasty hot meals and a full bar, enhancing comfort on longer flights.

United Airlines

United First offers ample legroom with larger recliners in a 2-2 or 1-2 layout.


Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your cabin bag.

Lufthansa

Economy Light is ideal for overnight business trips without checked luggage, offering savings.


Premium Economy provides 50% more personal space and an additional checked bag for long-haul flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
British Airways

BA's Euro Traveller fares include a cabin bag, avoiding surprise payments unlike budget carriers.


Premium economy offers more space and peace, with wider seats and deeper recline for long flights.

American Airlines

Basic Economy offers Group 9 boarding and no free checked bags, ideal for light travel.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding (Group 5) and complimentary alcoholic drinks for a small fee.

Airports
LAX

For a smooth departure, book parking at LAX in advance to secure a spot and get the best rates.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
ORD

The CTA Blue Line train connects ORD to downtown Chicago in about 45 minutes, avoiding traffic delays.

Read more about ORDby Stefanie Waldek
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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel Leigh

Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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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 out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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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, 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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Booking Insights

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.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

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 £194 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £273 and £240 respectively.

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 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Chicago

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£61
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% 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.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns 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 £83 for a one-way ticket and £155 for a return.

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Los Angeles to Chicago flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Air Canada, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines.

  • 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 return 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 from Chicago to Los Angeles? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £136 or less one-way and £89 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, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +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, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, +1 more

American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, +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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
6.9Entertainment
8.0Crew
7.2Comfort
Airline reviews

Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

6.0 GoodMitchell, Aug 2025CMH - ORD
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Any flight to ORD after about 2pm this summer has been challenging. Flight was delayed getting in (coming from ORD) and that led to it not leaving before a ground stop due to lightening before they could fuel the plane, and so forth. They made up some time but we were still late in arriving at ORD, and that led to missed connections.

Food was ok, but not as good as I have had before on AA.

Pretty good. The food was just mediocre, the boarding and crew were good.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

Was not able to watch most shows on the entertainment site. They would not load

On Wednesday, July 30 we were in mid flight from Manchester to Charlotte and we turned around because the right engine was malfunctioning. That was the last flight out of Manchester that night. I was rebooked for Thursday, which became a weather event Friday. There were no seats left on the flight from Manchester to Charlotte. Consequently I didn’t leave Manchester until Saturday morning and we flew to Chicago so to say the least my scheduled flight and return to Iowa was three days off and it messed with my business schedule. Consequently cash flow. I would like some sort of acknowledgment of this event.

Dreadful experience. Our flight was delayed more than 8 hours due to a maintenance issue and the assistance from rebooking was poor. I was travelling with a bad knee and needed assistance waited in one place more than 3 hours before someone came with a wheelchair. The woman next to me was a 91 year old great grandmother who had waited more than 4 hours. There were moments of support from the staff but it appeared as they were going against the direction of management. It was apathy, lack of ownership and dismissive responses with small moments of kindness and understanding typically from grey haired, female, veteran staff..

Couldn’t get the door on the plane to close leading to a nearly 2 hour delay. But, hey at least they didn’t cancel the flight.

The flight was fine and the crew awesome. The problem is ORD and AA. Computers went down, ORD fell apart and a 40 min flight turned into a 3 hour trip. Guess the answer is to not try and fly to ORD after noon. But, as I said, crew was awesome and did everything they could to lesson the flight time.

The flight was fine but the 8 hour delay in Chicago was awful - 5 gate changes and repeated delays without an explanation. No vouchers. Nothing.

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