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Los Angeles to Chicago Flight Information

Departure Airport in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Official Name: Los Angeles International Airport
  • Airport Code: LAX
  • Location:  LAX is part of the Westchester neighborhood and it is 18 miles (29 km; 16 nmi) southwest of Downtown Los Angeles. 
  • Focus city for: JetBlue
  • Hub for: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Atlas Air, Delta Air Lines, Kalitta Air, Polar Air Cargo, United Airlines
  • Quick Facts About LAX: The airport ranked at number 5 with 23.629 million travelers enplaned in 2022. 

Arrival Airport in Chicago (CHI)

O'Hare International Airport 

  • Official Name: Chicago O'Hare International Airport 
  • Airport Code: ORD
  • Location: ORD airport is located approximately 17 miles (27 km) northwest of the Loop business district of Chicago, Illinois.
  • Focus city for: No passenger carrier
  • Hub for: American Airlines, United Airlines
  • Quick Facts About ORD: The airport ranked at 4 in 2021. A record 33.100 million travelers enplaned at the airport in 2022.

Top Airlines Operating Flights from LA to CHI

Spirit Airlines

Spirit currently flies to 83 destinations throughout Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and the United States.

  • IATA code: NK
  • Type: Low-Cost Airline (LCC)
  • Airline Alliance: Not in any alliance
  • Global ranking (by fleet size and operations): data unavailable
  • Fleet size: 202 aircrafts
  • On-time ranking: 57

United Airlines

United Airlines along with its subsidiaries operate flights to 238 domestic destinations and 118 international destinations in 48 countries or regions across six continents

  • ATA code: UA
  • Type: Mainline or Major Airline
  • Airline Alliance: Star Alliance
  • Global ranking (by fleet size and operations): 2
  • Fleet size: 949 aircrafts
  • On-time ranking: 18

American Airlines

American Airlines serves 269 domestic destinations and 81 international destinations in 58 countries (as of August 2022) in five continents

  • IATA code: AA
  • Type: Mainline or Major Airline
  • Airline Alliance: Oneworld
  • Global ranking (by fleet size and operations): 1
  • Fleet size: 957 aircrafts
  • On-time ranking:20

Sun Country Airlines

As of January 2024, Sun Country Airlines operate flights to 81 destinations and operates more than 100 routes throughout the Caribbean, United States, Canada, Mexico, and Central America.

  • IATA code: SY
  • Type: Low-Cost Airline (LCC)
  • Airline Alliance: Not in any alliance 
  • Global ranking (by fleet size and operations): data unavailable
  • Fleet size: 54 aircrafts
  • On-time ranking: 62

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines has flights to 115 destinations in the United States, Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Mexico 

  • IATA code: AS
  • Type: Mainline or Major Airline
  • Airline Alliance: Oneworld
  • Global ranking (by fleet size and operations): data unavailable
  • Fleet size: 314 aircrafts
  • On-time ranking:76

Top Places to Visit in Chicago

  1. Downtown (The Loop, Near North, Near South)
  2. North Side (Lakeview, Boystown, Lincoln Park, Old Town)
  3. South Side (Hyde Park, Bronzeville, Bridgeport-Chinatown, Chatham-South Shore)
  4. West Side (Wicker Park, Logan Square, Near West Side, Pilsen)
  5. Far North Side (Uptown, North Lincoln, Rogers Park)
  6. Far West Side (Little Village, Garfield Park, Humboldt Park, Austin)
  7. Southwest Side (Back of the Yards, Marquette Park, Midway)
  8. Far Northwest Side (Avondale, Irving Park, Portage Park, Jefferson Park)
  9. Far Southeast Side (Historic Pullman, East Side, South Chicago, Hegewisch)
  10. Far Southwest Side (Beverly, Mount Greenwood)

LA to CHI Flights: Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What airlines have nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Spirit Airlines, United, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines

Q2. How long does it take to fly to Chicago from Los Angeles?

Four hours is the approximate flight time. Your total time may increase further if it is a connecting flight.

Q3. What are the alternate departure airports to LAX in Los Angeles?

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), Long Beach Airport (LGB), Ontario International Airport (ONT) and John Wayne Airport (SNA).

Q4. What are the alternate arrival airports to ORD in Chicago?

Midway International Airport (MDW).

Q5. How far in advance can I book my airline ticket to Chicago?

Most of the airlines release their flight tickets 330 days in advance. Check airline-specific advance booking period.

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