Journey information
Overview: Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL flight
Flights from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL depart on average 98 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $62 (€49) if you book in advance.
There are 16 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest flight covers the 1741 miles (2802 km) distance in 3h 57m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1741 miles (2802 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€49) |
Flights per day 98 |
Direct flights 16 |
Fastest flight 3h 57m |
Cheapest month May |
First flight 00:02 |
Last flight 23:58 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$255
Average price
$755
Fastest journey
3 h 55 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Flights per day
177
Distance
2802 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL will cost around $755 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $255.
Of the 177 flights that leave Los Angeles, CA for Chicago, IL onMon, Mar 02, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 02 the direct flights cover the 2802 km distance in an average of 4 h 3 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 55 m .
On Mon, Mar 02 the longest flights will take 4 h 6 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.
UA1116 · UA1336
UA2154 · UA1482
UA2315 · UA2278
NK1680 · NK2204
AS1388 · AS538
UA1488
UA1352
UA1989
AA2758
UA2372Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $62, and a bus costs an average of $119.
Distance: 1741 miles (2802 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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$252 Average price Cheapest | $336 Average price | $359 Average price |
7h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 52m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 48h 43m Average total duration 48h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49h 22m Average total duration 48h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
8.4 - 16.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 7.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL flight times
The table below shows live departures for Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL flights for today, Sunday, March 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1488 | 8:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 3h55 | 12:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3225 | 9:17 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h08 | 1:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS2468 · AS2428 · AS1493 | 2:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 15h59 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2363 · UA2492 · UA1583 | 2:09 PM Ontario International Airport | 8h29 | 10:38 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2363 · UA1160 · UA699 | 2:09 PM Ontario International Airport | 12h23 | 2:32 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2363 · UA2492 · UA314 | 2:09 PM Ontario International Airport | 10h16 | 12:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1021 | 2:19 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h12 | 6:31 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS3332 · AS2428 · AS1493 | 3:00 PM Burbank | 14h59 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS491 · AS621 · AS1493 | 3:00 PM Burbank | 14h59 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS562 · AS324 | 3:00 PM Burbank | 28h11 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS562 · AS1312 · AS1493 | 3:00 PM Burbank | 14h59 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1941 | 3:00 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h14 | 7:14 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS491 · AS356 | 3:00 PM Burbank | 27h01 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS562 · AS1394 · AS1493 | 3:00 PM Burbank | 14h59 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS491 · AS765 · AS1493 | 3:00 PM Burbank | 14h59 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA488 · UA611 · UA706 | 3:25 PM Burbank | 10h55 | 2:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA488 | 3:25 PM Burbank | 9h46 | 1:11 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA488 · UA1160 · UA699 | 3:25 PM Burbank | 11h07 | 2:32 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2128 · UA611 · UA706 | 3:50 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h30 | 2:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2128 · UA1160 · UA699 | 3:50 PM John Wayne Airport | 10h42 | 2:32 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2001 · UA546 | 4:14 PM John Wayne Airport | 11h20 | 3:34 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2001 · UA254 | 4:14 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h39 | 1:53 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1006 · UA1583 | 4:15 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 6h23 | 10:38 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3377 · AS3315 · AS1493 | 4:19 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h40 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1946 | 4:35 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h10 | 8:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1178 | 4:40 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h13 | 8:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS798 · AS621 · AS1493 | 4:46 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h13 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS798 · AS765 · AS1493 | 4:46 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h13 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1191 · UA1023 | 5:00 PM Burbank | 7h55 | 12:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1191 · UA675 | 5:00 PM Burbank | 8h50 | 1:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA489 · UA1023 | 5:00 PM John Wayne Airport | 7h55 | 12:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1116 · UA2227 | 6:19 PM Burbank | 9h17 | 3:36 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2388 | 6:25 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h12 | 10:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2113 | 6:45 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h12 | 10:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1355 · AS1312 · AS1493 | 6:50 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 11h09 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1989 | 6:51 PM John Wayne Airport | 4h03 | 10:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS122 · AS1312 · AS1493 | 6:54 PM Burbank | 11h05 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS122 · AS324 | 6:54 PM Burbank | 24h17 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA421 · UA1023 | 7:10 PM John Wayne Airport | 5h45 | 12:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA421 · UA675 | 7:10 PM John Wayne Airport | 6h40 | 1:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3333 · AS2428 · AS1493 | 7:27 PM Burbank | 10h32 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2768 | 7:33 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h13 | 11:46 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS1388 · AS356 | 7:56 PM Burbank | 22h05 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1388 · AS410 | 7:56 PM Burbank | 26h37 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1388 · AS265 | 7:56 PM Burbank | 24h15 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1477 · UA1293 | 8:23 PM John Wayne Airport | 8h36 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1477 · UA1961 | 8:23 PM John Wayne Airport | 9h36 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1069 | 8:43 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h12 | 12:55 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1263 · UA1411 | 9:45 PM Ontario International Airport | 5h44 | 3:29 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1470 · UA751 · UA1409 | 9:50 PM Ontario International Airport | 8h55 | 6:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1470 · UA1482 | 9:50 PM Ontario International Airport | 7h36 | 5:26 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1301 · AS265 | 10:03 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 22h08 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1301 · AS356 | 10:03 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 19h58 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2154 · UA1482 | 10:04 PM Burbank | 7h22 | 5:26 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1315 · AS324 | 10:08 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 21h03 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2487 | 10:20 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h08 | 2:28 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1352 | 10:22 PM John Wayne Airport | 4h03 | 2:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS703 · AS2258 · AS324 | 10:26 PM Burbank | 20h45 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS703 · AS410 | 10:26 PM Burbank | 24h07 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS703 · AS498 · AS324 | 10:26 PM Burbank | 20h45 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS703 · AS2007 · AS324 | 10:26 PM Burbank | 20h45 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS703 · AS310 · AS324 | 10:26 PM Burbank | 20h45 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS703 · AS356 | 10:26 PM Burbank | 19h35 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS703 · AS265 | 10:26 PM Burbank | 21h45 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA643 · UA1961 | 11:25 PM John Wayne Airport | 6h34 | 5:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1979 | 11:28 PM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h07 | 3:35 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, March 2 | |||||
AS585 · AS356 | 12:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 18h01 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS585 · AS265 | 12:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 20h11 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA212 | 12:51 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h08 | 4:59 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5249 · UA1409 | 1:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 5h45 | 6:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS698 · AS410 | 1:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 21h33 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS698 · AS356 | 1:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 17h01 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS698 · AS265 | 1:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 19h11 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2767 | 1:40 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h07 | 5:47 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS84 · AS410 | 2:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 20h33 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS84 · AS265 | 2:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 18h11 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS84 · AS356 | 2:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 16h01 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS649 · AS375 · AS410 | 2:04 AM Burbank | 20h29 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS649 · AS2190 · AS356 | 2:04 AM Burbank | 15h57 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS649 · AS2190 · AS265 | 2:04 AM Burbank | 18h07 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS649 · AS721 · AS1495 | 2:04 AM Burbank | 18h54 | 8:58 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS649 · AS376 · AS410 | 2:04 AM Burbank | 20h29 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS649 · AS324 | 2:04 AM Burbank | 17h07 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS649 · AS2190 · AS410 | 2:04 AM Burbank | 20h29 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS649 · AS499 · AS410 | 2:04 AM Burbank | 20h29 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS649 · AS499 · AS265 | 2:04 AM Burbank | 18h07 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS1397 · AS324 | 2:19 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 16h52 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1168 · UA2278 | 2:25 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 8h47 | 11:12 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA698 · UA406 · UA2102 | 2:37 AM Ontario International Airport | 8h54 | 11:31 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2315 · UA2278 | 2:37 AM Burbank | 8h35 | 11:12 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1754 | 2:50 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 4h08 | 6:58 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK1259 · NK1156 | 3:18 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 10h36 | 1:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS513 · AS538 | 3:20 AM Burbank | 26h36 | 5:56 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS513 · AS265 | 3:20 AM Burbank | 16h51 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS513 · AS356 | 3:20 AM Burbank | 14h41 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS513 · AS410 | 3:20 AM Burbank | 19h13 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS532 · AS356 | 3:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 14h16 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS532 · AS265 | 3:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 16h26 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS532 · AS410 | 3:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 18h48 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS165 · AS3040 · AS324 | 4:00 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 15h11 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3364 · AS345 · AS410 | 4:18 AM Burbank | 18h15 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3364 · AS3042 · AS410 | 4:18 AM Burbank | 18h15 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3364 · AS345 · AS265 | 4:18 AM Burbank | 15h53 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS3364 · AS782 · AS324 | 4:18 AM Burbank | 14h53 | 7:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AS614 · AS356 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 13h16 | 6:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS614 · AS265 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 15h26 | 8:11 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS614 · AS410 | 4:45 AM Los Angeles International Airport | 17h48 | 10:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Popular airports from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson News and DFS.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 6.6€ ($7) per hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in various terminals, including Delta Sky Club and United Club.
- Located in the LAX Airport Police Division, open daily.
- Bus: 102, 111, 117, 232, 40
- Metro: Green Line (Aviation/LAX Station)
- Train: NA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
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