How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per day?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and Chicago is 33 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 10:00a.m., with 51% of daily flights leaving at noon.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

According to our data, United Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Chicago delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Los Angeles and Chicago have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 160 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Chicago

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per week?

As of December 2025, 231 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 36% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago refresh daily.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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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7:00 a.m. - 1:14 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 14mdirect

6:20 p.m. - 9:09 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 49mdirect

C$ 219United Airlines

Sat, 14 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

9:39 a.m. - 3:42 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 03mdirect

9:20 p.m. - 11:46 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 26mdirect

C$ 245Spirit Airlines

Mon, 18 May - Wed, 27 May

4:07 p.m. - 5:31 a.m.

LAX

ORD

11h 24m1 stop

9:20 p.m. - 11:46 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 26mdirect

C$ 296Spirit Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Sun, 10 May

9:39 a.m. - 3:42 p.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 03mdirect

7:41 a.m. - 6:38 p.m.

ORD

LAX

12h 57m1 stop

C$ 297Spirit Airlines

Mon, 18 May - Wed, 27 May

12:30 a.m. - 6:30 a.m.

LAX

ORD

4h 00mdirect

8:10 p.m. - 10:56 p.m.

ORD

LAX

4h 46mdirect

C$ 325United Airlines

Mon, 12 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan

4:07 p.m. - 5:31 a.m.

LAX

ORD

11h 24m1 stop

7:20 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

ORD

LAX

13h 40m1 stop

C$ 348Spirit Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Sun, 10 May

12:59 a.m. - 9:12 a.m.

LAX

ORD

6h 13m1 stop

7:41 a.m. - 1:27 p.m.

ORD

LAX

7h 46m1 stop

C$ 350Spirit Airlines

Sun, 17 May - Wed, 27 May

12:51 a.m. - 6:46 a.m.

LAX

ORD

3h 55mdirect

8:53 p.m. - 8:15 a.m.

ORD

LAX

13h 22m1 stop

C$ 352Spirit Airlines

Thu, 23 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr

5:45 a.m. - 4:21 p.m.

LAX

ORD

8h 36m1 stop

5:30 a.m. - 1:25 p.m.

ORD

LAX

9h 55m1 stop

C$ 354Delta

Thu, 1 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan

8:00 a.m. - 7:36 p.m.

LAX

ORD

9h 36m1 stop

9:40 a.m. - 5:19 p.m.

ORD

LAX

9h 39m1 stop

C$ 359JetBlue

Wed, 28 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

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United Airlines

14 Feb

LAX8:35 a.m.Los Angeles

4h 10m

ORD2:45 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

18 Feb

ORD8:07 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 52m

LAX10:59 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 219

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12 Jan

LAX12:30 a.m.Los Angeles

4h 00m

ORD6:30 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

18 Jan

ORD8:10 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 46m

LAX10:56 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 325

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17 Jan

LAX8:33 a.m.Los Angeles

4h 17m

ORD2:50 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

17 Jan

ORD8:10 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 49m

LAX10:59 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 343

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18 May

LAX9:39 a.m.Los Angeles

4h 03m

ORD3:42 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 May

ORD9:20 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 26m

LAX11:46 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 245

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Spirit Airlines

2 May

LAX4:07 p.m.Los Angeles

11h 24m

1 stop

ORD5:31 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

10 May

ORD9:20 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

4h 26m

LAX11:46 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 296

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18 May

LAX9:39 a.m.Los Angeles

4h 03m

ORD3:42 p.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 May

ORD7:41 a.m.Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 57m

1 stop

LAX6:38 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 297

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LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

7:00 a.m.-1:14 p.m.

Nonstop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

6:20 p.m.-9:09 p.m.

Nonstop4h 49m

C$ 219

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

9:39 a.m.-3:42 p.m.

Nonstop4h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

9:20 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

Nonstop4h 26m

C$ 245

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

4:07 p.m.-5:31 a.m.

1 stop11h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

9:20 p.m.-11:46 p.m.

Nonstop4h 26m

C$ 296

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 18/5

9:39 a.m.-3:42 p.m.

Nonstop4h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

7:41 a.m.-6:38 p.m.

1 stop12h 57m

C$ 297

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

12:30 a.m.-6:30 a.m.

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/1

8:10 p.m.-10:56 p.m.

Nonstop4h 46m

C$ 325

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

4:07 p.m.-5:31 a.m.

1 stop11h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

7:20 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

1 stop13h 40m

C$ 348

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sun 17/5

12:59 a.m.-9:12 a.m.

1 stop6h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

7:41 a.m.-1:27 p.m.

1 stop7h 46m

C$ 350

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 23/4

12:51 a.m.-6:46 a.m.

Nonstop3h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

8:53 p.m.-8:15 a.m.

1 stop13h 22m

C$ 352

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

5:45 a.m.-4:21 p.m.

1 stop8h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

5:30 a.m.-1:25 p.m.

1 stop9h 55m

C$ 354

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

8:00 a.m.-7:36 p.m.

1 stop9h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

9:40 a.m.-5:19 p.m.

1 stop9h 39m

C$ 359

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around C$ 354.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as C$ 333. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Sunday because tickets tend to average around C$ 693. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chicago.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago when you can find flight prices for as low as C$ 459. Flying to Chicago in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Chicago, so prices are often more expensive at around C$ 648 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around C$ 410 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Los Angeles for as low as C$ 336 on momondo.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Chicago flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to Chicago.

How have Los Angeles to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Chicago flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 4h 06m

Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From Los Angeles there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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How far is Los Angeles to Chicago by plane?
Chicago is 2808.0 km away from Los Angeles. Typically, this will take 4h 06m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?
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How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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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Based on momondo bookings for flights between Los Angeles and Chicago, the leading plane model is Airbus A321neo, making up 18.63% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737-800 with 14.68%, Boeing 757-300 with 11.72%, and Airbus A320neo with 7.47%.

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The month of February is another great option to travel to Chicago, with average flight prices from Los Angeles averaging around C$ 354.

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Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Los Angeles to Chicago.

How have Los Angeles to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Los Angeles to Chicago flights are approximately 18% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Chicago

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Chicago delayed?

Historically, on average around 9% of flights between Los Angeles and Chicago have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing in the evening have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Los Angeles to Chicago flights?

According to our data, United Airlines has had the least delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 6% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per day?

The number of flights available between Los Angeles and Chicago is 33 per day as of December 2025. The most frequent departure time is 10:00a.m., with 51% of daily flights leaving at noon.

How many flights depart from Los Angeles to Chicago on average per week?

As of December 2025, 231 flights take off from Los Angeles and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Tue, with 36% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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