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$86+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Illinois

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LAX — ORD
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$158
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$86
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$258 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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From Los Angeles to Illinois
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Illinois
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 3, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/186:28 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 03mSpirit Airlines
Sat 4/269:09 amORD - LAX
1 stop7h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/2$158
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/134:46 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 19mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/157:41 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/311:25 amLAX - MDW
Nonstop4h 00mSouthwest
Wed 5/74:40 pmMDW - LAX
Nonstop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/2$179
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/35:52 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/77:13 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/3$180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/305:30 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/77:00 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$189
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/258:05 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop13h 16mFrontier
Mon 4/288:01 pmMDW - LAX
1 stop6h 30mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$227
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/410:30 amLAX - RFD
1 stop23h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/84:06 pmRFD - LAX
1 stop29h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$231
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:00 amLAX - ORD
1 stop14h 56mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/317:00 amORD - LAX
1 stop7h 57mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$234
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Thu 7/174:46 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 22mFrontier
Sun 7/206:10 amORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$235
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/2712:45 amLAX - ORD
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Sat 7/55:45 amORD - LAX
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/3$257
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1812:45 amLAX - MDW
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Sat 4/2610:20 amMDW - LAX
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/3$263
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/259:35 amLAX - STL
1 stop9h 30mFrontier
Sun 4/279:55 pmSTL - LAX
2 stops20h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/2$277

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Illinois that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 4/18

6:28 pm-12:31 am

Nonstop4h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/26

9:09 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$158

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 6/13

4:46 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop4h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

7:41 am-10:08 am

Nonstop4h 27m

$162

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

11:25 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/7

4:40 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

$179

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

5:52 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop4h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

7:13 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop4h 39m

$180

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

5:30 pm-11:41 pm

Nonstop4h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-9:36 am

Nonstop4h 36m

$189

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - MDW

LAXMDW

Los Angeles

Fri 4/25

8:05 pm-11:21 am

1 stop13h 16m

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/28

8:01 pm-12:31 am

1 stop6h 30m

$227

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - RFD

LAXRFD

Los Angeles

Wed 6/4

10:30 am-11:54 am

1 stop23h 24m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 6/8

4:06 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop29h 04m

$231

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 5/30

7:00 am-11:56 pm

1 stop14h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-12:57 pm

1 stop7h 57m

$234

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 7/17

4:46 pm-11:08 pm

Nonstop4h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/20

6:10 am-8:39 am

Nonstop4h 29m

$235

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Fri 6/27

12:45 am-8:25 am

1 stop5h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

1:55 pm-6:12 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Los Angeles 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAX to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

When flying from Los Angeles to Illinois, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Illinois. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 3, 2025.

The most flights from LAX to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (107 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

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.
To help decide which airline to fly from Los Angeles to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Illinois. 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 Los Angeles to Illinois?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Illinois are Frontier ($86), Spirit Airlines ($87), and Southwest ($90).

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Illinois?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to Illinois on time: Atlas Air (100%), Air China (91%), Air New Zealand (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois is generally $1,157, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $88. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $124 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Illinois?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Los Angeles 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Illinois

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Illinois. 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Allegiant AirCheapest$49Average$120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$183Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$221Average$394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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