Los Angeles to Chicago Flights
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The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Los Angeles to Chicago is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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The fastest flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
Fastest Journey
3 h 53 m
Average
9 h 18 m
Flights per day
77
Distance
2802 km
Of the 77 flights that leave Los Angeles for Chicago every day 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Los Angeles to Chicago flight
 Distance | 1737 miles (2801 km) |
|---|---|
 Average flight duration | 4 h 20 min |
 Average plane ticket price | $158 (€136) |
 Direct flight | Yes |
 Airlines | United, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines |
Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago cover the 1737 miles (2801 km) long route taking on average 4 h 20 min with our travel partners like United, American Airlines or Spirit Airlines. There are direct flight services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $158 (€136), you can find the cheapest plane ticket for as low as $80 (€69).
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Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago
There are frequent and convenient flights from Los Angeles to Chicago every day of the week. These two cities sit in very different parts of the US, and flights cover the 2041 miles (3284 kilometers) east directly or with one layover. There are at least eight direct flights on offer. Many of the major US airlines operate along this route including, but not limited to, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines. Flight times vary from three hours and 55 minutes and four hours and 17 minutes for direct flights to five hours and 23 minutes or seven hours and 30 minutes for indirect flights. Flights depart from Los Angeles International Airport, Bob Hope Airport, Daugherty Field, John Wayne Airport and Ontario International Airport, and arrive at Midway International Airport or O'Hare International Airport in Chicago.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Passengers can choose from numerous airlines for their flight from Los Angeles to Chicago. Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines all fly this route, among others. Spirit, Southwest and United provide the bulk of the direct flights along this route, and United often has the fastest flights available. These airlines each have at least one direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago on a daily basis. American Airlines has a few nighttime or very early morning flights throughout the week that accommodate those traveling outside of normal business hours.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?
A direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes between three hours and 55 minutes and four hours and 17 minutes. Direct flights are usually fastest when they depart Los Angeles International Airport and arrive at O'Hare International Airport. Indirect flights can be anywhere from five hours and 23 minutes to seven hours and 30 minutes. The fastest indirect flights typically stop over in Albuquerque, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, or San Diego.
How many flights are there from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Direct flights are frequent along this route. These are clustered around weekends as well as Thursdays, Fridays and Mondays. On these days there are between 10 and 15 direct flights available. On Tuesdays and Thursdays there are typically around eight such flights on offer. Throughout the week, indirect flights are consistently available in high frequency, and there are an additional 15 to 18 indirect flights with a flight time under seven hours and 30 minutes. Indirect departures are typically scheduled to begin at 6:00 a.m., while direct departures begin slightly later, at 6.35 a.m. Flights are otherwise scheduled evenly throughout the day, with final departures near midnight.
What are the departure and arrival airports for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Departure Airport: Flights from Los Angeles to Seattle depart from Los Angeles International Airport, Bob Hope Airport, and Daugherty Field within the Los Angeles area, as well as the nearby John Wayne Airport and Ontario International Airport. These airports are each 12, 12, 17.3, 34 and 37 miles (19, 19, 28, 54 and 59 kilometers) away from Los Angeles city center respectively. Facilities at these airports include services for those with limited mobility, free WiFi, and shops. Passengers can take public transit or shuttle buses from the city center to some of these airports. This entails LAX city buses, rail, and airport shuttles, and takes 30 to 90 minutes. It is worth noting, however, that John Wayne and Ontario airports are not very easily reached via public transportation. Driving is the best way to reach these airports as they are located outside of Los Angeles, and this takes 35 to 55 minutes.
Arrival airports: Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago arrive at either Midway International Airport or O'Hare International Airport. Midway International is just under seven miles (11 kilometers) from Chicago's city center, while O'Hare International is a little farther out at 15 and a half miles (25 kilometers) away. Midway International is well connected to Chicago via the CTA Orange train line and the CTA Bus network, both of which take passengers into the heart of Chicago in 20 to 25 minutes. The airport has unlimited free WiFi, financial services including banks and ATMs, and even a yoga room for passengers. O'Hare International is also well connected to the city via public transit, and passengers can take the CTA Blue line into Chicago for 45 minutes. The airport has facilities for passengers with limited mobility, as well as a business center, unlimited free WiFi, and numerous shops and restaurants.
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