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Chicago to Los Angeles Flights

Chicago Airports: O'Hare and Midway

There are two major international airports serving the greater Chicago area. O'Hare International Airport, the fourth busiest airport in the world with more than sixty-six million travellers per year, is located at 10000 West O'Hare Avenue, just nineteen miles north-west of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located at 5600 South Cicero Avenue, just eleven miles south-west of the city's centre. The two airports are serviced by most major domestic airlines and many of the largest international air passenger carriers, offering direct and connecting flights to cities across the country and around the world. Visit ebookers when you're ready to begin your travel planning to get access to some of the most affordable air fares available.

Parking at the Chicago Airports

O'Hare and Midway both offer a variety of parking options, including hourly, daily, short-term, long-term, and economy parking. Expect to pay between $14 and $53 per day at Midway airport, plus city and country taxes. O'Hare offers rates of $9 to $53 per day for parking. The $9 rate is offered in the economy lot, which also offers free shuttle service to and from the airport. There are several hotels that offer stay-and-park options near both airports as well as off-site lots that also offer free shuttle service to and from the airports.

Ground Transportation in Chicago

The most affordable airport transportation options are the CTL "L" train or the Pace bus. Both offer scheduled service to and from the airports for just a few dollars. You can also hop on the Metra North Central Service train to get to O'Hare. Taxis are plentiful in the Chicago area. Expect to pay between $35 and $40 to get to O'Hare from downtown Chicago and $25 to $30 to Midway. Once you've figured out your ground transportation in Chicago, visit ebookers to reserve your rental car at your final destination.

Restaurants at Chicago Airports

Midway airport offers a variety of eating places throughout the terminals and in the airport's food court. You'll be able to grab a bite at eateries such as Hudson's Euro Café, Get Snacked, and Manny's Express. At O'Hare, you'll have even more options. You can grab a pretzel at Auntie Anne's, get a cup of java at Berghoff Café, indulge in tasty baked goods at Brioche Doree, or get a healthy smoothie at B-Smooth. If you prefer to nosh before you arrive at the airport, you'll find plenty of diners, cafes, and coffee shops surrounding each of the airports in and around the Chicago suburbs.

What to experience in Los Angeles

After arriving at Los Angeles International Airport and collecting their luggage the holidaymaker will want to make his her or way to LA. There are a variety of ways to get there. For those wanting to take public transport there are several bus companies providing services into the city. Another option when taking flights to Los Angeles is to complete the journey via taxi, or by hiring a car at the airport.

Flights Los Angeles passengers can be sure to view some wonderful sights when they visit LA. One of the most iconic is the Venice Boardwalk where it is possible to experience everything that is weird and wonderful about life in this city. Another major attraction is Universal Studios. Nowadays, the public do not get to see an actual shoot, but there are plenty of movie-related theme parks to keep them intrigued and entertained. For those who want to enjoy a stroll during their stay there is the Canal Walk. The delightful bridges and walkways are a welcome relief from the hustle and bustle of the city.

For relaxation and the sun, there could be no better way to spend a few hours than at Manhattan Beach. Sports fans spending their holidays in LA can also take the opportunity to catch a game at the Dodgers Stadium, the home of the Los Angeles Dodgers. To book flights from Chicago to {destination.name} visit ebookers.com.

Cheap flights from Chicago to Los Angeles

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
25 26 27 28 1 £172 2 £172 3 £207
4 £207 5 6 £180 7 £179 8 £231 9 10
11 12 13 £184 14 £184 15 £241 16 £220 17 £221
18 19 £184 20 £194 21 £228 22 £299 23 £302 24 £299
25 £192 26 £184 27 £184 28 £213 29 £222 30 £241 31

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares were found on ebookers.com and are updated nightly. They include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a £10.00 / 45.00 Euro service fee charged by ebookers, plus any airline fare and tax increase that may be applicable.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

March

Cheapest weekend flights in March from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Thu, 7 Mar Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) United Airlines £179
Return Mon, 11 Mar Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Fri, 1 Mar Chicago (ORD) Los Angeles (LAX) Virgin America £172
Return Wed, 6 Mar Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (ORD) Virgin America

Best one-week trip in March from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Sat, 2 Mar Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) Delta Air Lines £181
Return Sat, 9 Mar Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) Delta Air Lines
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April

Cheapest weekend flights in April from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Thu, 11 Apr Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) Frontier Airlines £170
Return Sat, 13 Apr Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) Frontier Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Wed, 10 Apr Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) Frontier Airlines £170
Return Wed, 17 Apr Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) Frontier Airlines

Best one-week trip in April from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Wed, 10 Apr Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) Frontier Airlines £170
Return Wed, 17 Apr Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) Frontier Airlines
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May

Cheapest weekend flights in May from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Fri, 3 May Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) Frontier Airlines £195
Return Sun, 5 May Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) Frontier Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in May from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Wed, 8 May Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) Frontier Airlines £174
Return Wed, 15 May Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) Frontier Airlines

Best one-week trip in May from Chicago to Los Angeles

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip fares
Leave Wed, 8 May Chicago (MDW) Los Angeles (LAX) Frontier Airlines £174
Return Wed, 15 May Los Angeles (LAX) Chicago (MDW) Frontier Airlines
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Airports in Chicago IL, US
map of airports in Chicago
  • 1

    Midway Airport (MDW)

    Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles

  • 2

    O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    Distance from City Center: 15.1 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from ORD to LAX

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 1 US Airways, United Airlines
    Terminal 3 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin America
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Airports in Los Angeles CA, US
map of airports in Los Angeles
  • 1

    Los Angeles Int'l (LAX)

    Distance from City Center: 11.7 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from CHI to LAX

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal 3 Virgin America
    Terminal 4 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines
    Terminal 7 US Airways, United Airlines
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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Chicago and Los Angeles

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 767-300 Passenger American Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Boeing 737-700 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 757-200 Passenger US Airways, United Airlines
Boeing 757-300 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 737-900 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A319 Virgin America, US Airways, United Airlines
Boeing 737-800 Passenger American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, US Airways
McDonnell Douglas MD-83 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines
Airbus Industrie A320 Virgin America, US Airways, United Airlines
Boeing 757 Passenger American Airlines, Alaska Airlines
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Flight facts

    • 34 direct flights are operating from Chicago to Los Angeles today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 29m.
    • United Airlines flight 559 (00:00 GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's earliest available flight from Chicago to Los Angeles.
    • American Airlines flight 699 (14:20 GMT, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) is today's latest available flight from Chicago to Los Angeles.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (United Airlines flight 323, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) takes 4h 24m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Chicago to Los Angeles (American Airlines flight 699, Boeing 737-800 Passenger) takes 4h 35m.
    • Flights from Midway Airport (MDW), O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles Int'l (LAX) are available for this route.

Lowest round trip fares by airline from Chicago to Los Angeles

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip fares
airline logo United Airlines CHI LAX Tue, 26 Feb - Wed, 6 Mar £159
airline logo Virgin America CHI LAX Tue, 26 Feb - Wed, 6 Mar £159
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines CHI LAX Tue, 26 Feb - Wed, 6 Mar £163
airline logo Frontier Airlines CHI LAX Thu, 11 Apr - Sat, 13 Apr £170
airline logo US Airways CHI LAX Wed, 17 Apr - Tue, 7 May £191
airline logo Alaska Airlines CHI LAX Sun, 17 Mar - Sat, 23 Mar £253
Daily

Daily flight schedule for Sun, Feb 17, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
United Airlines UA256 ORD 06:00 LAX 08:35 320 4hr 35min
US Airways US6677 ORD 06:00 LAX 08:35 320 4hr 35min
American Airlines AA1047 ORD 07:00 LAX 09:30 738 4hr 30min
Alaska Airlines AS1780 ORD 07:00 LAX 09:30 738 4hr 30min
United Airlines UA520 ORD 08:37 LAX 11:10 319 4hr 33min
US Airways US6626 ORD 08:37 LAX 11:10 319 4hr 33min
American Airlines AA1063 ORD 09:00 LAX 11:30 738 4hr 30min
Alaska Airlines AS1344 ORD 09:00 LAX 11:30 738 4hr 30min
Virgin America VX231 ORD 09:00 LAX 11:35 320 4hr 35min
United Airlines UA785 ORD 10:00 LAX 12:29 320 4hr 29min
US Airways US6671 ORD 10:00 LAX 12:29 320 4hr 29min
American Airlines AA1247 ORD 11:40 LAX 14:05 738 4hr 25min
Alaska Airlines AS1261 ORD 11:40 LAX 14:05 738 4hr 25min
United Airlines UA1217 ORD 11:55 LAX 14:27 739 4hr 32min
United Airlines UA1181 ORD 13:06 LAX 15:33 739 4hr 27min
American Airlines AA1657 ORD 13:20 LAX 15:50 738 4hr 30min
Alaska Airlines AS1207 ORD 13:20 LAX 15:50 738 4hr 30min
American Airlines AA1445 ORD 15:05 LAX 17:30 763 4hr 25min
Alaska Airlines AS1227 ORD 15:05 LAX 17:30 763 4hr 25min
United Airlines UA793 ORD 15:37 LAX 18:10 752 4hr 33min
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Weekly

Number of direct flights this week

Carrier Sat 16 Sun 17 Mon 18 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu 21 Fri 22
airline logo Alaska Airlines 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
airline logo United Airlines 9 10 9 9 10 9 9
airline logo US Airways 8 6 6 9 8 6 6
airline logo American Airlines 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
airline logo Virgin America 1 2 2 2 2 2 2
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