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$249+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to Illinois

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — ORD
Apr 8 — Apr 151
Tue 4/8
Tue 4/15
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lake Charles to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Tue 6/2412:12 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/305:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 4/164:15 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/207:45 amORD - LCH
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/175:31 amLCH - STL
1 stop5h 02mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/215:26 amSTL - LCH
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Mon 5/265:55 pmLCH - STL
1 stop4h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/318:05 amSTL - LCH
2 stops11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$494

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Lake Charles

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Tue 6/24

6:28 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/30

5:00 am-11:39 am

1 stop6h 39m

$249

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Wed 4/16

4:15 pm-9:28 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

7:45 am-3:27 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$299

Lake CharlesSt. Louis

LCH - STL

LCHSTL

Lake Charles

Thu 4/17

5:31 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 02m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/21

5:26 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 20m

$364

Lake CharlesSt. Louis

LCH - STL

LCHSTL

Lake Charles

Mon 5/26

5:55 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/31

8:05 am-7:40 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$494

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Deals found on 4/2

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Rainfall in Illinois by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated April 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Lake Charles to Illinois to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,619 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lake Charles to Illinois?

    If you book a flight to Illinois from Lake Charles, you will be flying from Lake Charles, which is the city’s only airport. Lake Charles (LCH) is located 6.1 mi from the center of Lake Charles.

  • What are the most popular routes from Lake Charles to Illinois?

    When deciding which route to take from Lake Charles to Illinois consider Lake Charles - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Lake Charles - Lambert-St Louis or Lake Charles - Springfield Capital as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lake Charles to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lake Charles to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lake Charles to Illinois 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 Lake Charles to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Lake Charles to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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