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Los Angeles to Chicago Flights

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You can spend several hours searching for flights from Los Angeles if you have to check each airline individually. Orbitz.com does all the hard work for you, and it will compare the rates from most airlines at one time, which allows you to find and choose the rate and option best for you and your budget.

Los Angeles Airport

The major airport serving Los Angeles and the surrounding area is the Los Angeles International Airport, better known as LAX. Located at 1 World Way, LAX is about 15 miles from downtown Los Angeles. The major domestic and international airlines providing service to the airport include Air Alaska, Southwest, Air Tran, US Airways, Sun Country, Hawaiian, Virgin Atlantic, and several more. Orbitz.com can compare the rates for most of these airlines, so you save time and money.

Airport Parking Information

LAX has many parking lots available to travelers. Long-term and short-term parking lots are available at different rates, and they range from $12 a day to $30 per day. Hourly parking is available for $2 an hour.

Transportation to the Airport

Travelers have several options to get to the airport that include LAX shuttles, buses, taxis, rental cars, and share-ride vans. Taxi fares average around $40 from LAX to downtown Los Angeles. Car rentals are available on Orbitz.com, where you will find the best rental rates available.

LAX Restaurant Information

The airport has an extensive list of snack and dining options. A short list of available restaurants includes McDonald's, Daily Grill, Starbucks, Panda Express, and Burger King. A wide variety of food choices are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport is located on West O'Hare, approximately 18 miles from downtown Chicago. It has hubs for every major airline that offers flights to Chicago, including American Airlines, British Airways and JetBlue. The Chicago Midway International Airport is located on South Cicero Avenue, approximately 12 miles from downtown Chicago. Seven airlines service Midway airport, including Air Tran, Delta and Southwest Airlines. Orbitz.com searches flights arriving at both airports so you get the best prices.

Transportation from the Airport

Both airports offer public transportation via Chicago's elevated train system. The tickets cost $2.25, or you can purchase an all-day pass for $5.75. Taxi services are also available from both airports. Cab fares to downtown Chicago range from $35 to $45. If you want to rent a car for the duration of your stay, Orbitz.com can reserve a vehicle for you. Both airports have onsite rental car facilities.

Weather in Chicago

Summer temperatures in Chicago range from 66 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit, and the temperatures during the winter months range from 18 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicago is prone to heavy snowfall during the winter months, so most vacationers travel to Chicago during the summer. However, if you use Orbitz.com and schedule your trip during the off-peak travel season, it's easy to find cheap flights to Chicago.

Highlights and Attractions

Orbitz.com not only helps you find cheap flights to Chicago, but can also help you purchase tickets to the Sears Tower or make reservations for guided city tours.

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
27 28 29 30 31 1 $286 2 $270
3 $304 4 $269 5 $269 6 $269 7 $269 8 $286 9 $270
10 $314 11 $290 12 $269 13 $270 14 $286 15 $286 16 $276
17 $321 18 $286 19 $294 20 $269 21 $286 22 $296 23 $270
24 $304 25 $304 26 $269 27 $270 28 1 2

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 48 hours. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

February

Cheapest weekend flights in February from Los Angeles to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Feb 7 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) Frontier Airlines $276
Return Mon, Feb 11 Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) Frontier Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from Los Angeles to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Feb 4 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) US Airways $269
Return Sat, Feb 9 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) US Airways

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

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Feb 13 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $270
Return Wed, Feb 20 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Spirit Airlines
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March

Cheapest weekend flights in March from Los Angeles to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Mar 7 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Virgin America $294
Return Mon, Mar 11 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Virgin America

Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Los Angeles to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Wed, Mar 20 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $270
Return Tue, Mar 26 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Spirit Airlines

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

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Mar 5 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $270
Return Tue, Mar 12 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Spirit Airlines
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April

Cheapest weekend flights in April from Los Angeles to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Apr 4 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $290
Return Sat, Apr 6 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Spirit Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Los Angeles to Chicago

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Apr 16 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $270
Return Tue, Apr 23 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Spirit Airlines

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

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Tue, Apr 16 Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Spirit Airlines $270
Return Tue, Apr 23 Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Spirit Airlines
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Flight facts

    • 32 direct flights are operating from Los Angeles to Chicago today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 2m.
    • American Airlines flight 550 (12:00 AM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from Los Angeles to Chicago.
    • American Airlines flight 1062 (5:55 PM GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Los Angeles to Chicago.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago (United Airlines flight 660, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) takes 3h 50m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago (American Airlines flight 681, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 4h 10m.

Lowest round trip fares by airline from Los Angeles to Chicago

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo Alaska Airlines LAX CHI Wed, Jan 23 - Thu, Jan 24 $250
airline logo US Airways LAX CHI Thu, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 5 $268
airline logo Spirit Airlines LAX CHI Sat, Apr 13 - Wed, May 1 $269
airline logo Frontier Airlines LAX CHI Tue, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 12 $275
airline logo United Airlines LAX CHI Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15 $282
airline logo American Airlines LAX CHI Thu, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 5 $293
airline logo Virgin America LAX CHI Mon, Jan 28 - Thu, Jan 31 $293
airline logo AirTran Airways LAX CHI Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 6 $333
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines LAX CHI Thu, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 5 $345
Daily

Daily flight schedule for Fri, Jan 4, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
American Airlines AA550 LAX 6:00 AM ORD 12:05 PM 738 4hr 5min
Alaska Airlines AS1278 LAX 6:00 AM ORD 12:05 PM 738 4hr 5min
United Airlines UA684 LAX 7:00 AM ORD 12:57 PM 752 3hr 57min
US Airways US6232 LAX 7:00 AM ORD 12:57 PM 752 3hr 57min
American Airlines AA1636 LAX 7:20 AM ORD 1:25 PM 757 4hr 5min
Alaska Airlines AS1304 LAX 7:20 AM ORD 1:25 PM 757 4hr 5min
Virgin America VX228 LAX 8:45 AM ORD 2:50 PM 319 4hr 5min
United Airlines UA537 LAX 8:55 AM ORD 2:58 PM 752 4hr 3min
US Airways US6488 LAX 8:55 AM ORD 2:58 PM 752 4hr 3min
American Airlines AA1470 LAX 9:30 AM ORD 3:35 PM 763 4hr 5min
Alaska Airlines AS1229 LAX 9:30 AM ORD 3:35 PM 763 4hr 5min
American Airlines AA1372 LAX 10:20 AM ORD 4:30 PM 738 4hr 10min
Alaska Airlines AS1586 LAX 10:20 AM ORD 4:30 PM 738 4hr 10min
United Airlines UA1240 LAX 10:26 AM ORD 4:33 PM 738 4hr 7min
United Airlines UA308 LAX 11:28 AM ORD 5:30 PM 752 4hr 2min
US Airways US6672 LAX 11:28 AM ORD 5:30 PM 752 4hr 2min
Virgin America VX232 LAX 11:30 AM ORD 5:35 PM 320 4hr 5min
American Airlines AA681 LAX 12:20 PM ORD 6:30 PM 738 4hr 10min
Alaska Airlines AS1016 LAX 12:20 PM ORD 6:30 PM 738 4hr 10min
United Airlines UA1067 LAX 1:55 PM ORD 8:00 PM 739 4hr 5min
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Weekly

Number of direct flights this week

Carrier Thu 3 Fri 4 Sat 5 Sun 6 Mon 7 Tue 8 Wed 9
airline logo Alaska Airlines 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
airline logo United Airlines 8 8 5 9 9 8 10
airline logo US Airways 6 6 6 5 6 7 6
airline logo American Airlines 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
airline logo Virgin America 2 3 3 3 3 2 2
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Airports in Los Angeles, CA, US
map of airports in Los Angeles
  • 1

    Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX)

    Distance from City Center: 11.7 miles

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Airports in Chicago, IL, US
map of airports in Chicago
  • 1

    Midway Airport (MDW)

    Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles

  • 2

    O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles

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