Flights from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to the Midwest for 3 days
Three days is one city: Chicago for the architecture and the lakefront, Minneapolis for the lakes, Kansas City for barbecue and jazz, Nashville-style weekends in Milwaukee or Columbus. All have nonstops from most of the country.
Nonstop from Lafayette, IN (LAF): Chicago (1h 16m). One stop via Chicago: Minneapolis and Detroit.
Axel's pick: Chicago, nonstop and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $152.
Where to fly from Lafayette, IN (LAF) to the Midwest for 3 days: round trips of 2 to 3 nights to Chicago, Minneapolis, Detroit, Saint Louis, Kansas City and Cleveland and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.
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Saved round trips for A December weekend (Dec 4 – Dec 6, 2026) and A March weekend (Mar 5 – Mar 7, 2027).
Cheapest right now: Chicago $152 · Minneapolis $272 · Detroit $307
Flights for the months ahead
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD), the months ahead: 72 priced flights on 72 exact dates. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.
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Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): November 2026
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): December 2026
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): January 2027
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): February 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 12, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $209.00 |
| Feb 13, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Feb 13, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $209.00 |
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): March 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2027 – Mar 15, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 12, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $209.00 |
| Mar 13, 2027 – Mar 20, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 13, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $209.00 |
| Mar 25, 2027 – Mar 29, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Mar 25, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $219.00 |
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): April 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2027 – Apr 12, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 9, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| Apr 10, 2027 – Apr 17, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Apr 10, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): May 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2027 – May 10, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 7, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| May 8, 2027 – May 15, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing May 8, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $257.63 |
| May 28, 2027 – May 31, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing May 28, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): June 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2027 – Jun 7, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 4, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| Jun 5, 2027 – Jun 12, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jun 5, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): July 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 5, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| Jul 2, 2027 – Jul 6, 2027 · 4 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 2, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| Jul 3, 2027 – Jul 10, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 3, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| Jul 30, 2027 – Aug 2, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 30, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| Jul 31, 2027 – Aug 7, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Jul 31, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): August 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 27, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| Aug 28, 2027 – Sep 4, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Aug 28, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
Lafayette (LAF) to Chicago (ORD): September 2027
| Travel dates | Airline | Stops | Total price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 3, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| Sep 17, 2027 – Sep 20, 2027 · 3 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 17, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
| Sep 18, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 · 7 nights · Compare return dates departing Sep 18, 2027 | United Airlines | Nonstop | Axel-exclusive $229.00 |
Route overview: Lafayette, IN (LAF) to Chicago (ORD) flight deals
2026-11-12 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $209.00
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2026-11-12 05:40:00 → ORD 2026-11-12 05:56:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2026-11-15 12:10:00 → LAF 2026-11-15 14:09:00; nonstop; 59 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-17 · one way · Axel-exclusive $109.00
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2026-11-17 05:43:00 → ORD 2026-11-17 05:59:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-11-24 → 2026-11-29 · Axel-exclusive $250.80
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2026-11-24 05:43:00 → ORD 2026-11-24 05:59:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2026-11-29 12:10:00 → LAF 2026-11-29 14:09:00; nonstop; 59 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-05 → 2026-12-12 · Axel-exclusive $209.00
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2026-12-05 05:43:00 → ORD 2026-12-05 05:59:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2026-12-12 12:10:00 → LAF 2026-12-12 14:09:00; nonstop; 59 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-19 → 2026-12-26 · Axel-exclusive $250.80
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2026-12-19 05:45:00 → ORD 2026-12-19 05:50:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2026-12-26 12:14:00 → LAF 2026-12-26 14:15:00; nonstop; 61 minutes. Local airport times.
2026-12-31 → 2027-01-03 · Axel-exclusive $250.80
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2026-12-31 05:45:00 → ORD 2026-12-31 05:50:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2027-01-03 12:14:00 → LAF 2027-01-03 14:15:00; nonstop; 61 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-14 → 2027-01-17 · Axel-exclusive $209.00
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2027-01-14 05:45:00 → ORD 2027-01-14 05:50:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2027-01-17 12:14:00 → LAF 2027-01-17 14:15:00; nonstop; 61 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-01-28 → 2027-01-31 · Axel-exclusive $209.00
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2027-01-28 05:45:00 → ORD 2027-01-28 05:50:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2027-01-31 12:14:00 → LAF 2027-01-31 14:15:00; nonstop; 61 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-03-13 → 2027-03-20 · Axel-exclusive $209.00
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2027-03-13 05:45:00 → ORD 2027-03-13 05:50:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2027-03-20 12:14:00 → LAF 2027-03-20 14:15:00; nonstop; 61 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-05-28 → 2027-05-31 · Axel-exclusive $229.00
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2027-05-28 05:40:00 → ORD 2027-05-28 05:56:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2027-05-31 11:59:00 → LAF 2027-05-31 13:58:00; nonstop; 59 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-07-30 → 2027-08-02 · Axel-exclusive $229.00
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2027-07-30 05:40:00 → ORD 2027-07-30 05:56:00; nonstop; 76 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2027-08-02 11:59:00 → LAF 2027-08-02 13:58:00; nonstop; 59 minutes. Local airport times.
2027-09-18 → 2027-09-25 · Axel-exclusive $229.00
- United Airlines UA5032: LAF 2027-09-18 05:45:00 → ORD 2027-09-18 05:50:00; nonstop; 65 minutes. Local airport times.
- United Airlines UA5141: ORD 2027-09-25 12:14:00 → LAF 2027-09-25 14:15:00; nonstop; 61 minutes. Local airport times.
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| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel-exclusive | Dates | |
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| Chicago (ORD) | Chicago's architecture, lakefront and deep-dish | Nonstop · 1h 16m | Axel-exclusive $152 (airline $161) | Dec 4–6, 2026 | See flights for these dates |
| Minneapolis (MSP) | Minneapolis and St. Paul's lakes and the Mall of America | 1 stop via Chicago | Axel-exclusive $272 (airline $286) | Dec 4–6, 2026 | See flights for these dates |
| Detroit (DTW) | Detroit's music history and the Motor City's comeback | 1 stop via Chicago | Axel-exclusive $307 (airline $324) | Dec 4–6, 2026 | See flights for these dates |
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