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Chicago to Los Angeles Flights

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 50°F. Summers average temperatures stay around 85°F.

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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June

Cheapest weekend flights in June from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Jun 7 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) American Airlines $262
Return Sat, Jun 8 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Jun 4 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Spirit Airlines $188
Return Fri, Jun 7 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines

Best one-week trip in June from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Jun 5 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) American Airlines $270
Return Wed, Jun 12 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) American Airlines
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July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Jul 27 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) United Airlines $348
Return Mon, Jul 29 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Jul 10 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Spirit Airlines $308
Return Wed, Jul 17 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines

Best one-week trip in July from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Jul 10 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Spirit Airlines $308
Return Wed, Jul 17 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines
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August

Cheapest weekend flights in August from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Aug 31 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) United Airlines $310
Return Mon, Sep 2 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Aug 14 Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) AirTran Airways $300
Return Tue, Aug 20 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) AirTran Airways

Best one-week trip in August from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Aug 27 Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) Frontier Airlines $307
Return Tue, Sep 3 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) Frontier Airlines
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Airports in Chicago IL, US
map of airports in Chicago
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    Midway Airport (MDW)

    Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles

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    O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from ORD to LAX

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 1 US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal 3 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin America
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Airports in Los Angeles CA, US
map of airports in Los Angeles
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    Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX)

    Distance from City Center: 11.7 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from CHI to LAX

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 3 Virgin America
    Terminal 4 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
    Terminal 7 US Airways, United Airlines
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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Chicago and Los Angeles

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 767-300 Passenger American Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Boeing 737-700 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 757-200 Passenger US Airways, United Airlines
Boeing 757-300 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 737-900 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A319 US Airways, United Airlines, Virgin America
Boeing 737-800 Passenger American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Airbus Industrie A320 Virgin America, US Airways, United Airlines
Boeing 757 Passenger American Airlines, Alaska Airlines
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Flight facts

    • 37 direct flights are operating from Chicago to Los Angeles today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 27m.
    • American Airlines flight 1047 (2:00 AM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to Los Angeles.
    • United Airlines flight 1409 (4:00 PM GMT, Boeing 757-300 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 693, Airbus Industrie A319) takes 4h 22m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (American Airlines flight 1617, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 4h 35m.
    • Flights from Midway Airport (MDW), O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from Chicago to Los Angeles

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo American Airlines CHI LAX Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 8 $240
airline logo Frontier Airlines CHI LAX Wed, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 13 $264
airline logo United Airlines CHI LAX Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10 $270
airline logo Virgin America CHI LAX Wed, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 21 $285
airline logo Spirit Airlines CHI LAX Sat, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 2 $288
airline logo AirTran Airways CHI LAX Tue, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 2 $310
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines CHI LAX Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12 $318
airline logo US Airways CHI LAX Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3 $327
airline logo Alaska Airlines CHI LAX Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 13 $372
airline logo Sun Country Airlines CHI LAX Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 13 $406

Daily flight schedule for Wed, May 22, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
American Airlines AA1047 ORD 7:00 AM LAX 9:25 AM 738 4hr 25min
Alaska Airlines AS1780 ORD 7:00 AM LAX 9:25 AM 738 4hr 25min
United Airlines UA711 ORD 7:04 AM LAX 9:26 AM 319 4hr 22min
US Airways US6669 ORD 7:04 AM LAX 9:26 AM 319 4hr 22min
US Airways US6773 ORD 8:37 AM LAX 10:59 AM 319 4hr 22min
American Airlines AA1063 ORD 8:45 AM LAX 11:10 AM 738 4hr 25min
Alaska Airlines AS1344 ORD 8:45 AM LAX 11:10 AM 738 4hr 25min
Virgin America VX231 ORD 9:10 AM LAX 11:40 AM 320 4hr 30min
United Airlines UA661 ORD 9:47 AM LAX 12:14 PM 752 4hr 27min
US Airways US6187 ORD 9:47 AM LAX 12:14 PM 752 4hr 27min
American Airlines AA2293 ORD 10:20 AM LAX 12:50 PM 738 4hr 30min
Alaska Airlines AS1189 ORD 10:20 AM LAX 12:50 PM 738 4hr 30min
American Airlines AA1247 ORD 11:50 AM LAX 2:15 PM 738 4hr 25min
Alaska Airlines AS1261 ORD 11:50 AM LAX 2:15 PM 738 4hr 25min
United Airlines UA756 ORD 12:25 PM LAX 2:54 PM 320 4hr 29min
US Airways US6355 ORD 12:25 PM LAX 2:54 PM 320 4hr 29min
American Airlines AA1657 ORD 1:05 PM LAX 3:30 PM 738 4hr 25min
Alaska Airlines AS1207 ORD 1:05 PM LAX 3:30 PM 738 4hr 25min
American Airlines AA1305 ORD 2:15 PM LAX 4:40 PM 738 4hr 25min
Alaska Airlines AS1348 ORD 2:15 PM LAX 4:40 PM 738 4hr 25min