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Airports in Chicago
The city of Chicago is primarily served by two international airports. Travelers looking for low-fare flights from Chicago can use Orbitz.com to find flights from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare International Airport is located approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located on the city's southwest side, approximately eight miles from Chicago's Loop. O'Hare serves as a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines, and Midway is a hub for Southwest Airlines.
Chicago Airport Parking
Daily, hourly, and valet parking are available at O'Hare. Rates vary from $2.00 to $10.00 per hour. An economy parking lot is also available at a rate of $2.00 per hour. Similar parking options and rates apply at Midway.
Chicago Airport Transportation
There are numerous transportation options for getting to and from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare can be accessed via regional trains, buses, and local mass transit lines. The CTA Blue Line offers a fast and convenient transportation option to and from this airport. Midway is served by the CTA Orange Line. Car rental services are available at both airports, and travelers can quickly book car rental services at either airport using Orbitz.com.
Chicago Airport Restaurants
Both O'Hare and Midway offer a variety of restaurant options for travelers. Restaurants located in both airports include Starbuck's Coffee, Chicago Style Hot Dogs, McDonald's, Auntie Anne's, Chili's, Cinnabon, and Dunkin Donuts, making it easy for visitors to grab a quick breakfast, snack, or meal. By using Orbitz.com, travelers can quickly and easily find low-fare flights from Chicago.
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles is a popular destination for travel. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Los Angeles. The site features a search engine that looks at a variety of major airlines to locate low cost airfares. The Los Angeles International Airport sits 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles on World Way. Many airlines service the Los Angeles Airport, including US Airways, Southwest, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta and Continental. Orbitz.com can help travelers book the best deals.
Transportation from the Los Angeles International Airport
Travelers have a variety of options for ground transportation from the airport. The LAX shuttle offers transport to most major hotels in the area for a small charge. Public buses and light rail systems charge a flat fee depending on the destination. Rental cars can be obtained through Orbitz.com at discount prices, and taxis offer metered services throughout the city.
Weather in Los Angeles
Los Angeles boasts very mild climate year-round. Winter temperatures rarely go below 50ưF. Summers average temperatures stay around 85ưF.
Los Angeles Attractions
Los Angeles offers its visitors a wide variety of things to do. The Getty Center museum displays famous pieces by Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne and features a botanical garden with flowers from the region. The Walt Disney concert hall provides symphonies and musical concerts throughout the year. The concert hall also houses a theater for dramatic productions. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles features a dinosaur hall with three t-rex specimens and other dinosaur exhibits. Orbitz.com can help travelers locate the top sales on area attractions and cheap flights to Los Angeles, which is great for the budget traveler.
Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 9 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$269 |
| Return Mon, Feb 11 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Feb 16 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$269 |
| Return Wed, Feb 20 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in February from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 19 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$269 |
| Return Tue, Feb 26 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Mar 9 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$294 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 19 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$270 |
| Return Wed, Mar 20 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in March from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Mar 13 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$270 |
| Return Wed, Mar 20 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 13 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$310 |
| Return Mon, Apr 15 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 24 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$270 |
| Return Sat, Apr 27 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Best one-week trip in April from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Sat, Apr 20 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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$270 |
| Return Sat, Apr 27 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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Flight facts
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- 33 direct flights are operating from Chicago to Los Angeles today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 28m.
- United Airlines flight 163 (12:21 AM GMT, Boeing 737-900 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to Los Angeles.
- United Airlines flight 437 (2:46 PM GMT, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to Los Angeles.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (United Airlines flight 1181, Boeing 757-300 Passenger) takes 4h 22m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (American Airlines flight 699, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 4h 35m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from Chicago to Los Angeles
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
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| CHI | LAX | Sat, Jan 19 - Wed, Jan 23 | $268 |
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| CHI | LAX | Tue, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 9 | $269 |
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| CHI | LAX | Mon, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 6 | $275 |
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| CHI | LAX | Tue, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 19 | $276 |
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| CHI | LAX | Tue, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 6 | $288 |
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| CHI | LAX | Thu, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 14 | $293 |
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| CHI | LAX | Mon, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 15 | $293 |
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| CHI | LAX | Wed, Mar 20 - Wed, Apr 3 | $296 |
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| CHI | LAX | Tue, Mar 26 - Thu, Mar 28 | $367 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Sat, Jan 5, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| American Airlines | AA1047 | ORD | 7:00 AM | LAX | 9:35 AM | M83 | 4hr 35min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1780 | ORD | 7:00 AM | LAX | 9:35 AM | M83 | 4hr 35min |
| Virgin America | VX231 | ORD | 8:40 AM | LAX | 11:15 AM | 320 | 4hr 35min |
| American Airlines | AA1063 | ORD | 9:00 AM | LAX | 11:30 AM | 738 | 4hr 30min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1344 | ORD | 9:00 AM | LAX | 11:30 AM | 738 | 4hr 30min |
| United Airlines | UA701 | ORD | 9:12 AM | LAX | 11:42 AM | 752 | 4hr 30min |
| US Airways | US6671 | ORD | 9:12 AM | LAX | 11:42 AM | 752 | 4hr 30min |
| United Airlines | UA785 | ORD | 10:00 AM | LAX | 12:28 PM | 752 | 4hr 28min |
| US Airways | US6697 | ORD | 10:00 AM | LAX | 12:28 PM | 752 | 4hr 28min |
| American Airlines | AA1247 | ORD | 11:40 AM | LAX | 2:05 PM | 738 | 4hr 25min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1261 | ORD | 11:40 AM | LAX | 2:05 PM | 738 | 4hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA107 | ORD | 11:55 AM | LAX | 2:27 PM | 738 | 4hr 32min |
| US Airways | US6677 | ORD | 1:09 PM | LAX | 3:35 PM | 752 | 4hr 26min |
| American Airlines | AA1657 | ORD | 1:20 PM | LAX | 3:50 PM | 738 | 4hr 30min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1207 | ORD | 1:20 PM | LAX | 3:50 PM | 738 | 4hr 30min |
| American Airlines | AA1445 | ORD | 3:05 PM | LAX | 5:30 PM | 763 | 4hr 25min |
| Alaska Airlines | AS1227 | ORD | 3:05 PM | LAX | 5:30 PM | 763 | 4hr 25min |
| United Airlines | UA793 | ORD | 3:25 PM | LAX | 5:50 PM | 752 | 4hr 25min |
| US Airways | US6418 | ORD | 3:25 PM | LAX | 5:50 PM | 752 | 4hr 25min |
| Virgin America | VX233 | ORD | 3:50 PM | LAX | 6:25 PM | 319 | 4hr 35min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 |
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8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
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8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
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8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Airports in Chicago, IL, US
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1
Midway Airport (MDW)
Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles
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2
O'Hare Airport (ORD)
Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles
Airports in Los Angeles, CA, US
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1
Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX)
Distance from City Center: 11.7 miles