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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
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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) |
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$276 |
| Return Mon, Feb 11 | Chicago (MDW) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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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) |
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$269 |
| Return Sat, Feb 9 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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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) |
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$270 |
| Return Wed, Feb 20 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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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) |
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$294 |
| Return Mon, Mar 11 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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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) |
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$270 |
| Return Tue, Mar 26 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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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) |
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$270 |
| Return Tue, Mar 12 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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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) |
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$290 |
| Return Sat, Apr 6 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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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) |
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$270 |
| Return Tue, Apr 23 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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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) |
|
$270 |
| Return Tue, Apr 23 | Chicago (ORD) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
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Flight facts
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- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| LAX | CHI | Wed, Jan 23 - Thu, Jan 24 | $250 |
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| LAX | CHI | Thu, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 5 | $268 |
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| LAX | CHI | Sat, Apr 13 - Wed, May 1 | $269 |
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| LAX | CHI | Tue, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 12 | $275 |
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| LAX | CHI | Sat, Jun 8 - Sat, Jun 15 | $282 |
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| LAX | CHI | Thu, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 5 | $293 |
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| LAX | CHI | Mon, Jan 28 - Thu, Jan 31 | $293 |
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| LAX | CHI | Tue, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 6 | $333 |
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| 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 |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Thu 3 | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
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6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
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8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Airports in Los Angeles, CA, US
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1
Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX)
Distance from City Center: 11.7 miles
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