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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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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) |
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$262 |
| Return Sat, Jun 8 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$188 |
| Return Fri, Jun 7 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$270 |
| Return Wed, Jun 12 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$348 |
| Return Mon, Jul 29 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$308 |
| Return Wed, Jul 17 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$308 |
| Return Wed, Jul 17 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$310 |
| Return Mon, Sep 2 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (ORD) |
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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) |
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$300 |
| Return Tue, Aug 20 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (MDW) |
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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) |
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$307 |
| Return Tue, Sep 3 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Chicago (MDW) |
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Airports in Chicago IL, US
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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
Airports in Los Angeles CA, US
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1
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
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 |
Flight facts
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- 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 |
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| CHI | LAX | Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 8 | $240 |
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| CHI | LAX | Wed, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 13 | $264 |
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| CHI | LAX | Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10 | $270 |
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| CHI | LAX | Wed, Jun 5 - Fri, Jun 21 | $285 |
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| CHI | LAX | Sat, Jun 1 - Sun, Jun 2 | $288 |
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| CHI | LAX | Tue, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 2 | $310 |
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| CHI | LAX | Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12 | $318 |
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| CHI | LAX | Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3 | $327 |
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| CHI | LAX | Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 13 | $372 |
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| 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 |