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5:30 am - 5:30 amLAX-ORD
22h 00m1 stop
7:35 am - 10:15 amORD-LAX
4h 40mnonstop
$81Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Dec 14 - Sun, Dec 15
9:08 am - 5:30 amLAX-ORD
18h 22m1 stop
11:10 am - 1:49 pmORD-LAX
4h 39mnonstop
$88Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 10
9:30 pm - 7:30 pmLAX-ORD
20h 00m1 stop
6:33 pm - 9:15 pmORD-LAX
4h 42mnonstop
Thu, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 10
9:30 pm - 5:28 pmLAX-ORD
17h 58m1 stop
6:35 am - 9:13 amORD-LAX
4h 38mnonstop
Wed, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 10
4:16 pm - 12:17 amLAX-MDW
6h 01m1 stop
7:15 am - 5:34 pmMDW-LAX
12h 19m1 stop
$108Frontier
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Thu, Jan 16 - Mon, Jan 20
5:40 pm - 9:04 amLAX-ORD
13h 24m1 stop
8:23 am - 9:35 pmORD-LAX
15h 12m1 stop
$108Frontier
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Sat, Feb 8 - Sat, Feb 15
2:05 pm - 8:00 pmLAX-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
7:25 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-LAX
4h 40mnonstop
$170Southwest
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Wed, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 1
6:00 am - 12:00 pmLAX-MDW
4h 00mnonstop
8:35 pm - 11:20 pmMDW-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
$200Southwest
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Sat, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 13
12:30 pm - 10:06 pmLAX-MDW
7h 36m1 stop
9:34 am - 3:05 pmMDW-LAX
7h 31m1 stop
$256Delta
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Tue, Dec 10 - Sat, Jan 18
9:00 am - 6:31 pmLAX-ORD
7h 31m1 stop
5:00 pm - 11:55 pmORD-LAX
8h 55m1 stop
$256Delta
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Tue, Dec 10 - Mon, Jan 13
6:00 am - 12:05 pmLAX-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
$37Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11
2:45 pm - 5:30 amLAX-ORD
12h 45m1 stop
$48Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 11
4:41 pm - 12:27 amLAX-MDW
5h 46m1 stop
$53Frontier
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Tue, Dec 17
2:56 pm - 12:31 amLAX-ORD
7h 35m1 stop
$53Frontier
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Mon, Jan 13
8:25 am - 2:32 pmLAX-ORD
4h 07mnonstop
$85United Airlines
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Wed, Mar 5
11:20 am - 5:20 pmLAX-MDW
4h 00mnonstop
$85Southwest
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Wed, Mar 5
2:05 pm - 8:00 pmLAX-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
$115Southwest
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Fri, Jan 10
12:59 am - 6:53 amLAX-ORD
3h 54mnonstop
$119American Airlines
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Wed, Feb 12
12:39 pm - 6:55 pmLAX-ORD
4h 16mnonstop
$130United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18
12:55 am - 9:32 amLAX-ORD
6h 37m1 stop
$178American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 16
8:58 pm - 11:44 amLAX-MDW
12h 46m1 stop
8:15 am - 5:40 pmMDW-LAX
11h 25m1 stop
$173Frontier
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 10
6:12 pm - 4:35 amLAX-ORD
8h 23m1 stop
6:33 pm - 9:15 pmORD-LAX
4h 42mnonstop
$210Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 10
8:35 pm - 11:52 amLAX-ORD
13h 17m1 stop
6:35 am - 9:13 amORD-LAX
4h 38mnonstop
$212Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 10
10:55 pm - 11:52 amLAX-ORD
10h 57m1 stop
6:55 am - 12:30 amORD-LAX
19h 35m1 stop
Sat, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 31
2:31 pm - 11:44 amLAX-MDW
19h 13m1 stop
8:15 am - 12:32 amMDW-LAX
18h 17m1 stop
$228Frontier
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 10
6:00 am - 12:06 pmLAX-ORD
4h 06mnonstop
2:24 pm - 4:53 pmORD-LAX
4h 29mnonstop
$285American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 10
11:00 am - 5:05 pmLAX-MDW
4h 05mnonstop
5:40 pm - 8:20 pmMDW-LAX
4h 40mnonstop
$628Southwest
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Sun, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 8
5:10 am - 1:35 pmLAX-MDW
6h 25m1 stop
5:40 pm - 8:20 pmMDW-LAX
4h 40mnonstop
$637Southwest
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Sun, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 8
11:59 pm - 9:32 amLAX-MDW
7h 33m1 stop
7:14 pm - 11:55 pmMDW-LAX
6h 41m1 stop
$657Delta
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Thu, Nov 21 - Fri, Dec 13
11:40 pm - 8:51 amLAX-MDW
7h 11m1 stop
4:55 pm - 10:49 pmMDW-LAX
7h 54m1 stop
$936Delta
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Fri, Nov 22 - Sat, Nov 23
6:00 am - 12:05 pmLAX-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
6:15 am - 8:53 amORD-LAX
4h 38mnonstop
$139Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Dec 17 - Wed, Jan 1
12:40 am - 6:43 amLAX-ORD
4h 03mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:13 amORD-LAX
4h 38mnonstop
$140Spirit Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Tue, Dec 10
6:00 am - 12:05 pmLAX-ORD
4h 05mnonstop
6:35 am - 9:13 amORD-LAX
4h 38mnonstop
$141Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 11
11:20 am - 5:28 pmLAX-ORD
4h 08mnonstop
6:33 pm - 9:15 pmORD-LAX
4h 42mnonstop
$143Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 10
2:05 pm - 8:00 pmLAX-MDW
3h 55mnonstop
7:25 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-LAX
4h 40mnonstop
$170Southwest
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Wed, Jan 29 - Sat, Feb 1
6:00 am - 12:00 pmLAX-MDW
4h 00mnonstop
8:35 pm - 11:20 pmMDW-LAX
4h 45mnonstop
$200Southwest
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Sat, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 13
11:59 pm - 6:05 amLAX-ORD
4h 06mnonstop
7:18 am - 10:00 amORD-LAX
4h 42mnonstop
$203American Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 14
12:18 am - 6:18 amLAX-ORD
4h 00mnonstop
6:50 pm - 9:26 pmORD-LAX
4h 36mnonstop
$224American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 11
11:55 pm - 5:53 amLAX-ORD
3h 58mnonstop
12:58 pm - 3:35 pmORD-LAX
4h 37mnonstop
$237United Airlines
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Thu, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 17
11:00 pm - 5:01 amLAX-ORD
4h 01mnonstop
8:45 am - 11:19 amORD-LAX
4h 34mnonstop
$238United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 10

Spirit Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Chicago flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Dec 14
LAX5:30 amLos Angeles
22h 00m
1 stop
ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 15
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 40m
LAX10:15 amLos Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Jan 9
LAX9:08 amLos Angeles
18h 22m
1 stop
ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 10
ORD11:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 39m
LAX1:49 pmLos Angeles
Spirit Airlines
Dec 5
LAX2:45 pmLos Angeles
12h 45m
1 stop
ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 10
ORD6:33 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
4h 42m
LAX9:15 pmLos Angeles

Frontier flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Our best Frontier deals on Los Angeles to Chicago flight tickets
Frontier
Feb 8
LAX5:40 pmLos Angeles
13h 24m
1 stop
ORD9:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 15
ORD8:23 amChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 12m
1 stop
LAX9:35 pmLos Angeles
Frontier
Dec 5
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
20h 00m
1 stop
ORD7:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 12
ORD6:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 47m
1 stop
LAX7:23 amLos Angeles
Frontier
Dec 4
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
17h 58m
1 stop
ORD5:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 12
ORD6:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
14h 47m
1 stop
LAX7:23 amLos Angeles

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

January. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from Los Angeles is January. Most expensive is March

What is the cheapest day to depart Los Angeles for Chicago?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

In the evening. Los Angeles to Chicago flights are approximately 20% more expensive at noon than in the evening

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flight route?

Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Fly from Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best Los Angeles - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should you book Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

30 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago is approximately 30 days to departure

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Best Price Found

$37

Fastest flight time

3h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $37. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $81.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 3h 50m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • How far is Los Angeles to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Los Angeles to Chicago is 1744.8 mi. Typically, this will take 3h 50m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Allegiant AirPriceFrom $49Free CancellationRating
7.3
850 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $68Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,461 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $82Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,174 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $105Free CancellationRating
6.1
3,539 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $149Free CancellationRating
7.0
415 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,171 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $184Free CancellationRating
8.1
5,014 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $184Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,756 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Los Angeles to Chicago

    The lowest priced Southwest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago from the last 72 hours was $184. Generally, Southwest has 22 flights on this route every week with an average price of $341. Southwest is rated 8.1/10 by our users.

  • United Airlines Flights From Los Angeles to Chicago

    Another popular option for Los Angeles to Chicago flights is United Airlines (7.4/10, 9,171 ratings). United Airlines flies from Los Angeles to Chicago around 75 times per week, with deals starting from $179 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $353.


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Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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