Los Angeles to Chicago flights
The cheapest round trip we found from Los Angeles to Chicago is $225 (Dec 9 – 16, 1 stop), 9% below the usual $247.
LAX to CHI · Round trip · Economy · Prices per person in USD · Price found (1 day ago)
Cheapest found
Cheapest round trip by month
Lowest fare found per departure month| Month | Cheapest round trip |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $314 |
| December 2026 | $225 (cheapest month) |
| January 2027 | $271 |
| February 2027 | No fares found yet |
| March 2027 | $364 |
Cheapest dates in the next 4 months
Round trip, per person-
Dec 9 – 16 7 nights · leave Wed$225 −9% vs usual$225 −9% vs usual Book
Frontier Airlines 1 stop · 5h 02m -
Dec 11 – 15 4 nights · leave Fri$242$242 Book
Southwest Airlines 1 stop · 4h 40m -
Dec 9 – 14 5 nights · leave Wed$243$243 Book
Frontier Airlines 1 stop · 4h 53m
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Dec 29 – Jan 4, 2027 6 nights · leave Tue$254$254 Book
American Airlines 1 stop · 4h 02m -
Dec 30 – Jan 4, 2027 5 nights · leave Wed$265 +7% vs usual$265 +7% vs usual Book
American Airlines 1 stop · 4h 02m
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Jan 1 – 5, 2027 4 nights · leave Fri$271 +10% vs usual$271 +10% vs usual Book
American Airlines Nonstop · 4h 14m
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Dec 29 – Jan 3, 2027 5 nights · leave Tue$279 +13% vs usual$279 +13% vs usual Book
Frontier Airlines 1 stop · 5h 37m
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Dec 1 – 4 3 nights · leave Tue$311 +26% vs usual$311 +26% vs usual Book
Frontier Airlines 1 stop · 5h 00m
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Los Angeles to Chicago: questions
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Chicago cost?
The cheapest round trip we have found right now is $225, leaving December 9 and returning December 16. The usual price on this route is about $247, so this fare is 9% less. Prices are per person, economy, in USD.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?
December 2026, with round trips from $225. The most expensive month in our data is March (from $364). Based on the 4 months ahead we have prices for.
Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Yes. Nonstop from $271 round trip. 11% of the 9 date combinations we track are nonstop.
Which airports do Los Angeles to Chicago flights use?
Los Angeles airports include Los Angeles International (LAX), Bob Hope – Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne – Santa Ana (SNA). Chicago airports include O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International (RFD). The prices on this page cover every airport in both cities (LAX and CHI are the city codes).
About this route
We track round-trip economy fares from Los Angeles (United States) to Chicago (United States) using Travelpayouts / Aviasales data. The cheapest round trip we've found is $225, departing December 9 and returning December 16, about 9% below the usual $247. Right now we're following 9 upcoming date combinations on this route. The cheapest month to fly in our data is December, from $225. Prices are per person and were correct when found; the final price is set by the airline or booking site when you book.