Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW). Departure months are below, followed by travel dates or one way.

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Los Angeles (LAX) → Chicago (ORD)

November 15, 2026 – November 22, 2026 · 1 adult · Economy requested · USD

The saved options shown start at $272.50 without Membership.

In these examples, Delta Air Lines reduces outbound travel by 0h 7m for $46.47 more.

  • United Airlines 353

    Nonstop · 4h 3m

    23:17–05:20 (November 16, 2026) local

    $272.50

    Without Membership

    Airline price: $287

    $14.50 less with Axel

  • American Airlines 2475

    Nonstop · 4h 6m

    22:56–05:02 (November 16, 2026) local

    $272.50

    Without Membership

    Airline price: $287

    $14.50 less with Axel

  • Delta Air Lines 1634

    Nonstop · 3h 56m

    17:59–23:55 local

    $318.97

    Without Membership

    Airline price: $337

    $18.03 less with Axel

Round-trip starting price · USD · Without Membership

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Axel observed this on September 15, 2026. The supplier response was created on September 15, 2026.

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  • United Airlines 353: Membership $258.01.
  • American Airlines 2475: Membership $258.01.
  • Delta Air Lines 1634: Membership $300.94.
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To: Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) · Edit destination

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Travelers: 1 adult. Cabin: economy. Stops: Any. Edit travelers, cabin and stops

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