Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

  • ~21 flights a day
  • 6 airlines

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When the nonstops leave

Typical weekly schedule · 147 flights per week (~21 per day) · Updated 103d ago

Most leave in the morning.

Morning before noon 74 a week
12:40 AM 6:05 AM 8:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:21 AMnot Sat 11:40 AM
12:13 AM 5:10 AM5 days a week 7:00 AM 8:15 AM 10:45 AM
Afternoon noon – 6 PM 44 a week
1:25 PM 1:29 PMTue, Wed 4:25 PM 5:50 PM
12:50 PM 2:26 PM 5:00 PM
Evening after 6 PM 29 a week
6:58 PMnot Sat 10:35 PM 11:30 PM
10:36 PMMon, Fri 10:45 PM
American Airlines
United Airlines

More nonstops from Los Angeles

LAX → SFO San Francisco 16 airlines LAX → LAS Las Vegas 14 airlines LAX → HNL Honolulu 9 airlines LAX → SLC Salt Lake City 8 airlines LAX → AUS Austin 7 airlines LAX → YVR Vancouver 7 airlines LAX → DEN Denver 6 airlines LAX → IAH Houston 6 airlines ORD → LAX The return trip LAX All nonstops from Los Angeles ORD All nonstops from Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Yes. Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD), several times daily. The flight takes about 4h 6m and covers 1,741 miles (2,802 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $227. Fares last checked 21 September 2026.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Aer Lingus, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

The nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes ~4h 6m (approximately 2802 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago operate several times daily — 147 flights per week (~21 per day).

What days of the week are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily and United Airlines flies daily.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) start at $178, with a typical fare around $227. Based on 5 recent fare combinations.