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Overview: Chicago, IL to Orange, CA flight
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Flights from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA depart on average 142 times per day, taking around 6h 37m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $47 if you book in advance.
There are 23 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:12, the last at 23:02. The fastest flight covers the 1729 miles (2783 km) distance in 4h 30m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 1729 miles (2783 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 |
Flights per day 142 |
Direct flights 23 |
Fastest flight 4h 30m |
First flight 12:12 AM |
Last flight 11:02 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$209
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$583
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 24 m
Flights on Sep 20
115
Distance
2783 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA will cost around $583 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $209.
Fast flights
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 115 flights from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA, including 29 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct flights cover the 2783 km distance in an average of 4 h 24 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 4 h 22 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the longest flights will take 4 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
UA246 · UA26616:00 AM8h12O'Hare International Airport12:12 PMOntario International Airport$2091One-way1 transfer- UA2374 · UA26615:00 AM9h12O'Hare International Airport12:12 PMOntario International Airport$2091One-way1 transfer
- UA2806 · UA4305:55 AM8h55O'Hare International Airport12:50 PMOntario International Airport$2091One-way1 transfer
AA29031:50 PM4h25O'Hare International Airport4:15 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3041One-way0 transfers- AA20128:23 AM4h29O'Hare International Airport10:52 AMLos Angeles International Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
- AA191611:54 AM4h22O'Hare International Airport2:16 PMJohn Wayne Airport$5271One-way0 transfers
- AA11795:48 PM4h24O'Hare International Airport8:12 PMJohn Wayne Airport$5271One-way0 transfers
- AA300812:05 PM4h24O'Hare International Airport2:29 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
- AA29031:50 PM4h25O'Hare International Airport4:15 PMLos Angeles International Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
- AA19208:10 AM4h26O'Hare International Airport10:36 AMJohn Wayne Airport$5271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to Orange, CA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $158 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $158, while a flight costs an average of $282.
Distance: 1729 miles (2783 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$282 Average price | $226 Average price | $158 Average price Cheapest | $413 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 50h 24m Average total duration 49h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 47h 59m Average total duration 47h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 29h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA is a bus with an average price of $158.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA:
A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA costing on average $226.
A bus is $123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA costing on average $282.
The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 37m.
Other travel options to Orange, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 47h 29m.
Train takes on average 49h 54m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chicago, IL and Orange, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA among Omio's users.
Live departures
Chicago, IL to Orange, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Orange, CA flights for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA760 · AA1996 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h00 | 10:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2374 · UA2431 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h14 | 10:14 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
| AA760 · AA2114 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h45 | 9:45 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2666 · UA2391 · UA643 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h06 | 12:06 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2989 · AA1892 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h46 | 9:46 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2666 · UA1506 · UA2441 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h57 | 1:57 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
| AA2989 · AA2388 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 5h46 | 8:46 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2374 · UA2661 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h12 | 12:12 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2666 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h07 | 9:07 AM John Wayne Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AA2989 · AA2454 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h44 | 11:44 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2989 · AA2466 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h11 | 9:11 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA760 · AA1939 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h50 | 10:50 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA760 · AA1933 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h45 | 12:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA760 · AA3273 | 5:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h55 | 10:55 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1738 · UA1383 | 5:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h32 | 11:02 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2114 | 5:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h27 | 8:22 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA2806 · UA2154 | 5:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h53 | 12:48 PM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
| UA2806 · UA1506 · UA2441 | 5:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 10h02 | 1:57 PM John Wayne Airport | 2 transfers | |
| UA2806 · UA430 | 5:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h55 | 12:50 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2896 · AA3273 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h55 | 10:55 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2896 · AA1939 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h50 | 10:50 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2896 · AA2465 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h34 | 1:34 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA246 · UA2661 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h12 | 12:12 PM Ontario International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA607 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h27 | 8:27 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA246 · UA643 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h06 | 12:06 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA246 · UA2115 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h37 | 11:37 AM Burbank | 1 transfer | |
| AA2896 · AA1933 | 6:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h45 | 12:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1019 · UA469 | 6:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h09 | 11:39 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
 AA3964+ AA6376 | 6:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h59 | 12:44 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA2169+AA6425 | 6:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h49 | 11:39 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1009 | 6:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h30 | 9:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| AA769 · AA2027 | 6:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h19 | 12:18 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA769 · AA2454 | 6:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h45 | 11:44 AM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA769 · AA1656 | 6:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h32 | 12:31 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA2361 | 7:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h32 | 9:32 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UA1217 · UA1320 | 7:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h05 | 1:05 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1360 · AA2465 | 7:09 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h25 | 1:34 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1360 · AA442 | 7:09 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h45 | 12:54 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1360 · AA1933 | 7:09 AM O'Hare International Airport | 7h36 | 12:45 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| AA1360 · AA3181 | 7:09 AM O'Hare International Airport | 6h56 | 12:05 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1231 · UA1533 | 7:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h32 | 2:02 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
| UA1116 · UA2441 | 7:40 AM O'Hare International Airport | 8h17 | 1:57 PM John Wayne Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Things to do in Orange, CA
Discover the best of Orange, CA — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Orange, CA trip today.
Orange County Historical Society Museum
Compact local history museum in a former hotel, presenting artifacts and exhibits on Orange’s growth, architecture, and community life.
Woelke-Stoffel House
Historic house museum furnished to reflect late 19th-century life, with guided visits focused on architecture and local family history.
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Orange Circle
Historic central square ringed by antique shops and preserved buildings, ideal for strolling and experiencing Orange’s traditional downtown.
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Plaza Park
Small historic park at the heart of Old Towne Orange, known for mature trees, civic events, and walkable surroundings.
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Old Towne Orange Historic District
Preserved historic district with residential streets and period architecture, rewarding visitors who enjoy leisurely heritage walks.
FAQs: Chicago, IL to Orange, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Orange, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap plane tickets from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA can start from as little as $47 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Chicago, IL to Orange, CA is $282 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA is 4h 30m to travel the 1729 miles (2783 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA leaves at 12:12 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA leaves at 11:02 PM.
Flights from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA generally leave from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.O'Hare International Airport is 1 miles (3 km) away from Chicago, IL city centre and Los Angeles International Airport is 1 miles (2 km) from Orange, CA city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Chicago, IL and Orange, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
Since neither Chicago, IL nor Orange, CA are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is a time difference of 2 h between Chicago, IL and Orange, CA all year round.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA among Omio's users.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Orange, CA, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas and popular attractions. Common scams include overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers and misleading parking fees. It's advisable to use authorized transportation services and stay aware of surroundings to ensure safety.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA
Most Chicago, IL to Orange, CA flights use the O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Chicago, IL and Orange, CA airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Departure airports in Chicago
Arrival airports in Orange
Which Chicago, IL airport do flights to Orange, CA leave from?
Flights from Chicago, IL to Orange, CA depart from O'Hare International Airport. The airport is 2 miles (4 km) from Chicago, IL city centre at 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA
City-centre transport
Getting to O'Hare International Airport from Chicago city centre
O'Hare International Airport is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:
SubwayBlue Line · 1h 7m · $6 · every ~23 min
O'Hare International Airport airport facilities and services
O'Hare International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at O'Hare International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at O'Hare International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at O'Hare International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby..
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