Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Chicago takes around 4.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and Chicago?

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The flight distance between Los Angeles and Chicago is 2805 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Spirit Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Iberia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and Paris, Guadalajara, Cancún, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Denver, New York, London, Atlanta, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, Cincinnati, Washington, D.C., Lisbon, Berlin, San José del Cabo, Madrid, Munich, Orlando.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Phoenix, Las Vegas, Denver, Orlando, San Francisco, Tampa, Miami, Salt Lake City, New York, Atlanta, London, Sacramento, Minneapolis, Mexico City, Paris, Austin, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Rome.

Question 6

What airports are near Los Angeles?

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The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, Meadows Field.

Question 7

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Muskegon County, Quad City International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 8

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Los Angeles and Chicago?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Los Angeles and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Los Angeles and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 9

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Chicago with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between Los Angeles and Chicago?

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Traveling between Los Angeles and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

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There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, Meadows Field

Question 14

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include General Mitchell International, Gerald R. Ford International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Muskegon County, Quad City International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between Los Angeles and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between Los Angeles and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
American Airlines	AAL	AA	No	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight