Direct flights from Los Angeles to Chicago LAX → ORD

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 $248. Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 1 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 1 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$248
Typical
$248
Most expensive
$248

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Departure Schedule typical week

Typical weekly schedule · 147 flights per week (~21 per day) · Updated 54d ago

American Airlines
73 flights per week (~10 per day)
Daily
00:40 06:05 08:00 09:30 11:40 13:25 16:25 17:50 22:45
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
10:21
Tue, Wed
13:29
Mon, Fri
22:36
United Airlines
74 flights per week (~11 per day)
Daily
00:13 07:00 08:15 10:45 12:50 14:26 17:00 22:35 23:30
Weekdays
05:10
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
18:58

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Yes, Aer Lingus, American Airlines and 4 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD).

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 multiple daily — 147 flights per week (~21 per day).

What is the on-time performance for flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX and 70.7% at ORD — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

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 $248, with a typical fare around $248. Based on 1 recent fare combinations.

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