Cheapest Day to Fly
16%
Confidence 47%
Wednesday departures on this route average 16% below the route-wide observed fare average.
Sample size
14
Last updated
Sep 16, 2026
Fly2Any recorded 26 fares for flights from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL. Approximate nonstop flying time is 3h 59m.Fares from $76 one way, typically $182, from 26 fares we recorded on this route between Aug 13, 2026 and Sep 17, 2026.
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Recorded one-way fares from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Chicago, IL (ORD) start from 76 USD, with a median of $182 across 26 fares we recorded. That is a small sample, so search your own dates for the price you can book.
The great-circle distance from Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL implies roughly 3h 59m of nonstop flying time. Itineraries with a connection take longer.
Carriers in the fares we recorded for Los Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines. Baggage allowances and fare rules differ by carrier and fare, so compare the whole fare rather than the headline price.
Recorded one-way fares ranged from $76 to $409 across 26 observations, depending on dates, carrier and fare.
Based on 26 fares Fly2Any recorded on this route. Confirm the final price live.
Origin airport
Los Angeles International
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Destination airport
O'Hare International
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Cheapest Day to Fly
16%
Wednesday departures on this route average 16% below the route-wide observed fare average.
Sample size
14
Last updated
Sep 16, 2026
Best Booking Window
8.7%
Flights on this route are 8.7% cheaper on average when booked 28-41 days before departure.
Sample size
23
Last updated
Sep 17, 2026
Price Volatility
104.6%
Observed fares on this route moved across a 104.6% band between the 10th and 90th percentile, signaling high price volatility.
Sample size
40
Last updated
Sep 17, 2026
Airline Performance
12.5%
Frontier Airlines fares we recorded on this route run 12.5% below the route-wide average, making it the most price-competitive carrier in the current sample.
Sample size
15
Last updated
Sep 17, 2026
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The great-circle distance from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Chicago, IL (ORD) is about 1741 miles, which suggests a nonstop flight time around 3h 59m. Actual schedules, elapsed travel time, and connection patterns must be validated in live search before booking.
Planning guidance computed by Fly2Any Travel Research from airport coordinates and time zones. Confirm live schedules and elapsed travel time in search before booking.
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Fares we recorded for Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Chicago, IL (ORD) came from:
Fares from $76 one way, typically $182, from 26 fares we recorded on this route between Aug 13, 2026 and Sep 17, 2026. The highest fare we recorded was $409. Prices move with dates, airline and fare type, so search your dates for the current price.
In the 26 fares Fly2Any recorded for Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Chicago, IL (ORD), the airlines were American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. Which airlines appear depends on your dates, and some of these fares connect through another airport.
The two airports are about 1,741 miles apart, which works out to roughly 3h 59m of nonstop flying time. Itineraries with a connection take longer; search shows the actual total travel time of each itinerary.
Nonstop service changes by season and day of the week. Search your dates and choose the nonstop (direct) filter: if a nonstop is offered it appears there, and if not, sorting by Fastest shows the shortest connections first.
As general planning guidance, fares on routes like this are often lower in January, February and September. Domestic routes often price lower outside school holidays and the summer peak. This is not a fare guarantee: compare flexible dates in search, or set a price alert for the route.
No single booking window guarantees the lowest fare on LAX to ORD. Start watching once your dates are firm, compare nearby dates, and check the total with bags and fare rules before you pay.
It depends on the airline and the fare. Basic and light fares often include only a personal item, while standard fares add a carry-on or a checked bag. Each fare in Fly2Any search shows what is included, and you can add bags before you pay.
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