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Cheap Flights to Lake Forest from $29 One Way, $56 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$56 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from George Bush Intercontinental to O'Hare Intl., returning Wed, Aug 19, priced at $56 found 19 hours ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$96 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$96
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from George Bush Intercontinental to O'Hare Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $96 found 5 hours ago
Sat, Jul 25 - Tue, Jul 28
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$98 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$98
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from George Bush Intercontinental to O'Hare Intl., returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $98 found 19 hours ago
Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 25
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$134 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$134
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Los Angeles Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $134 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 28
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$169 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from George Bush Intercontinental to O'Hare Intl., returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $169 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Jul 15 - Tue, Jul 28
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$169 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 15 from George Bush Intercontinental to O'Hare Intl., returning Tue, Jul 28, priced at $169 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Jun 23 - Wed, Sep 2
BOS
Logan Intl.
RFD
Greater Rockford
$170 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 23 from Logan Intl. to Greater Rockford, returning Wed, Sep 2, priced at $170 found 6 days ago
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
RFD
Greater Rockford
$173 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 9 from George Bush Intercontinental to Greater Rockford, returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $173 found 19 hours ago
Thu, May 28 - Thu, May 28
BOS
Logan Intl.
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
$176 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Logan Intl. to O'Hare Intl., returning Thu, May 28, priced at $176 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
RFD
Greater Rockford
$176 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Greater Rockford, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $176 found 3 days ago

Lake Forest Flight Information

Traveling To
Lake Forest
Destination Airport IATA Code
RFD
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, United, Southwest Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways
Flight Price
$56
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Lake Forest economy flight packages

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The Talbott, Autograph Collection
4.5-star property

The Talbott, Autograph Collection

Jul 1 - Jul 4

3 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Chicago (ORD)

American Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $768, price is now $513 per person
$513
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

Jul 1 - Jul 4

3 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Chicago (ORD)

American Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $858, price is now $570 per person
$570
per person
found 1 day ago
Level Chicago – Old Town
4.0-star property

Level Chicago – Old Town

Jul 1 - Jul 4

3 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Chicago (ORD)

American Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $1,134, price is now $766 per person
$766
per person
found 7 hours ago
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Lake Forest premium economy flight packages

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The Talbott, Autograph Collection
4.5-star property

The Talbott, Autograph Collection

9.4/10 Exceptional! (105 reviews)

Jun 29 - Jul 1

2 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $895, price is now $772 per person
$772
per person
found 1 day ago
Always stay here never anywhere else we love it

Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
5.0-star property

Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,851 reviews)

Jun 29 - Jul 1

2 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,399, price is now $1,162 per person
$1,162
per person
found 1 day ago
Food was amazing and the staff was amazing. Room was incredible! Felt like we were royalty on our visit!

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,991 reviews)

Jun 29 - Jul 1

2 night stay

Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $948, price is now $810 per person
$810
per person
found 1 day ago
Great location, clean, and great breakfast buffet

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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Lake Forest first class flight packages

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Swissotel - Chicago
4.5-star property

Swissotel - Chicago

9/10 Wonderful! (3,303 reviews)

Jul 1 - Jul 5

4 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD)

American Airlines • FirstClass

Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines • FirstClass
Price was $1,147, price is now $850 per person
$850
per person
found 1 day ago
Great stay and we highly recommend. We will be back.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2026

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton
4.0-star property

Sable at Navy Pier Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton

9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,489 reviews)

Jul 1 - Jul 5

4 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD)

American Airlines • FirstClass

Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines • FirstClass
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Price was $1,874, price is now $1,320 per person
$1,320
per person
found 1 day ago
Really nice property, rooms were clean, and staff was extremely friendly

Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Chicago

9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,991 reviews)

Jul 1 - Jul 5

4 night stay

Houston (IAH) to Chicago (ORD)

American Airlines • FirstClass

Chicago (ORD) to Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines • FirstClass
Price was $1,386, price is now $999 per person
$999
per person
found 1 day ago
Great location, clean, and great breakfast buffet

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Lake Forest?
You can select from 20 airlines that operate services to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD), the main airport in the city. With a good range of options, you're certain to pick up an amazing deal. Here are some of the top international carriers that'll get you to Lake Forest — and then exploring every inch of this city:

  • United Airlines - 612 flights to Lake Forest per month
  • American Airlines - 339 flights to Lake Forest per month
  • Air Canada - 190 flights to Lake Forest per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Lake Forest?
O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is the city's main airport, so your only decision will be the aisle seat or the window seat. Central Lake Forest is approximately 18 miles away and where many travelers kick off their adventure.
How much is a flight to Lake Forest?
If you're after a round-trip flight, airfares fluctuated from $56 to $176 this past week. The lowest price to travel one-way was $29, departing from Houston (IAH).
How to book the cheapest flight to Lake Forest?
With some of the most exciting flight deals around, you'll get more for your money with Orbitz. The following pointers will help you land cheap flights to Lake Forest — and leave you with more cash to splash:

  • Departing from or landing at other airports can sometimes work out cheaper. Type in your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below to see your options.
  • If your plans aren't cast in stone, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to browse flight deals for a range of departure dates. You may find an amazing fare.
  • You can also use the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred carrier, seating class, and nonstop and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even choose the time of day you'd like to fly.
  • Once you know your travel dates, lock in your flight. Fares normally become more expensive as the departure date gets closer.
  • Combine your flights, hotels and car rental into an impressive package deal. Save your hard-earned money for things you're really excited about, like discovering every corner of Lake Forest.
  • If possible, don't travel during the busy season. Airfares usually surge during summer, school breaks and other vacation periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

How long is a flight to Lake Forest?
The United States is big, so that depends on which city you're taking off from. To make vacation planning a bit easier, we've chosen three of the top routes to Lake Forest and found their average flight times:

  • New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 2 hours and 40 minutes
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 2 hours and 51 minutes
  • Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) - 2 hours and 13 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Lake Forest?
Generally speaking, January is the best month to purchase your airfare. This is followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while you hunt for a cheap flight to Lake Forest.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Lake Forest?
If you're after cheap fares to Lake Forest, the best days of the week to make a booking are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. With Orbitz (and a bit of good timing!), a fabulous flight deal will be all yours.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Lake Forest?
Think about flying early in the week to nab cheap flights to Lake Forest. Orbitz data from 2020 shows Monday is normally the most affordable day to take off, followed by Tuesday. Saturday was found to have the highest ticket prices. This is probably because most travelers prefer to kick off their break after a long working week.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Lake Forest?
To secure cheap flights to Lake Forest, you should pack your bags and depart in August. Orbitz data has found that this is generally the best month to save serious money on your ticket. If you're eager to fly to Lake Forest in June, keep in mind that this is the most expensive time of year to take a trip.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
If you're worried your travel plans could change, Orbitz can help you lock in a flexible ticket. All you need to do is click on "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your Lake Forest flights. We'll show you carriers that include free cancellation and no change fees — in addition to our awesome low prices.
What do I need for the flight to Lake Forest?
There's nothing as exciting as flying off on an adventure, but it's smart to be prepared. This list of handy tips will help get your journey off to a smooth start:

  • Whether you print it out or use an electronic one, you'll need your boarding pass to get on to the plane. You'll also need some form of government-issued identification. If you're traveling internationally, make sure your passport is valid and you've checked visa requirements.
  • Take some activities to pass the time on your journey to Lake Forest. Books and electronic devices like laptops and tablets are ideal. Don't forget to take a water bottle with you too. Even on a short flight, it's important to keep well-hydrated.
  • Even if you're traveling when it's 100 degrees outside, carry a sweater or cardigan on board with you. Airplane cabins can get a bit chilly!

How many direct flights are there to Lake Forest?
Currently, there are 2,332 direct flights every month to Lake Forest. When it comes to airlines that will fly you there, you have plenty of options. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are among the most well-known. Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Air Canada are some other reputable carriers that provide nonstop services.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Lake Forest?
There are ways of booking business or first-class airfares to Lake Forest that won't burn through your wallet. Pick up a seat at the front of the plane for less with these great tips:

  • Flexibility isn't just useful for your yoga. Leave some room to move around your travel dates so you can pick up more affordable airfares when they pop up.
  • Search for a budget airline that has business-class seats. They often come with extra legroom and a glass of bubbly — and a more appealing price.
  • Make the most of your airline's loyalty program and upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in online auctions.

How to get into Lake Forest from the airport?
Stroll off the tarmac at O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) and then collect the keys from one of two O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) car rental companies on-site, Thrifty Car Rental or Dollar. With your own ride, finding your way to central Lake Forest from ORD will be a breeze. All you have to do is set your GPS and head 18 miles to the north. Alternatively, you could use public transportation or take a taxi into town and rent some wheels directly from the city center. Check out what's available on our Lake Forest car rentals.
What is the best time to go to Lake Forest?
Lake Forest is a wonderful vacation destination year-round, but the most popular months to visit are August, September and October. If you like warm weather, consider visiting during the summer. Like most places in the Northern Hemisphere, the summer season kicks off June 20. At this time, temperatures usually drift between 65 ºF and 75 ºF during the day.
Travel tips for Lake Forest

  • The city center is brimming with well-known attractions. Places like Lake Forest College and Trinity International University will keep your feet moving and your adventurous soul full.
  • You'll discover rewarding day trip adventures a short drive from Lake Forest's hustle and bustle. Visit Wrigley Field first and then make tracks to McCormick Place.
  • Slip into the driver's seat and discover what else makes Chicago a magnet for travelers. Organize a car rental with Orbitz and experience all the action of two more exciting cities — Summit and Calumet City.

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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.