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$195+ Cheap flights from Lafayette (LFT) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — CHI
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lafayette (LFT) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$469
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$195
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$316
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Cheapest flights from Lafayette to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lafayette to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 3/16:32 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop5h 24mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/45:00 amORD - LFT
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$469
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/216:05 amLFT - MDW
1 stop5h 54mDelta
dom. 2/236:00 amMDW - LFT
1 stop7h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/20$479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 2/215:15 amLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
dom. 2/235:45 amORD - LFT
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$479
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 1/2411:15 amLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 30mDelta
dom. 1/267:05 amORD - LFT
1 stop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 1/20$769

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LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

sáb. 3/1

6:32 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop5h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/4

5:00 am-10:12 am

1 stop5h 12m

$469

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

vie. 2/21

6:05 am-11:59 am

1 stop5h 54m

Chicago Midway

dom. 2/23

6:00 am-1:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$479

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

vie. 2/21

5:15 am-10:09 am

1 stop4h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 2/23

5:45 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 30m

$479

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

mar. 7/8

11:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 7/13

7:00 am-2:28 pm

2 stops7h 28m

$1,234

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

mar. 3/18

10:53 am-5:54 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$195

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

mar. 3/18

5:15 am-5:10 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$290

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

vie. 2/28

5:37 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$319

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Deals found on 1/20

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lafayette to Chicago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lafayette-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lafayette-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lafayette-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lafayette-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lafayette-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Lafayette to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Lafayette to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Lafayette to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LFT to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Lafayette to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lafayette to Chicago at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated enero 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines and Delta from Lafayette to Chicago have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lafayette to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lafayette to Chicago?

    Lafayette Regional (LFT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Lafayette Regional; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Lafayette airport to Chicago. It is only a 2.3 mi journey to Lafayette Regional (LFT) from Lafayette’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lafayette to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($469), Delta ($479), and United Airlines ($479) offers the cheapest pricing from Lafayette to Chicago.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lafayette to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $195. Users have also found prices from $290 and $319 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lafayette to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lafayette to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lafayette to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lafayette to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lafayette to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lafayette to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Lafayette to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Lafayette to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lafayette to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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