Los Angeles to Chicago (LAX–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Los Angeles to Chicago
14 carriers, 369 flights/week nonstop.
14 Airlines
369 Flights/wk
1,741 mi
3h 52m nonstop
+2h ahead
159 1-stop hubs
LAX–ORD is served by 14 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,741 miles in approximately 3h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 159 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LAX–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 118 | 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8, B38M | 3h52-4h20 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 89 | 32Q, 739, 753, 777, A21N | 3h55-4h17 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BA British Airways | 50 | 321, 738, 7M8, B38M | 4h07-4h13 | Oneworld | – | |
| EI Aer Lingus | 28 | 321, 738, B38M | 4h12-4h13 | – | – | |
| IB Iberia | 28 | 321, 738, 7M8 | 4h13-4h16 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 19 | 32Q, 777 | 3h55-4h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| BR EVA Air | 7 | 32Q | 4h10 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 4h13 | – | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 7 | 738 | 4h07 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 7 | 7M8 | 4h13 | – | – | |
| CA Air China | 5 | 7M9 | 4h08 | Star Alliance | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 2 | 74N | 3h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| AY Finnair | 1 | 321 | 4h06 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to ORD direction.
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53
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
61
Nonstop flights
369
Outbound / wk
358
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
159
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
6,544
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → ORD
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
98%
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ORD → LAX
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
LAX delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from Los Angeles
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | LAX→ORD | SNA→ORD | ONT→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 14 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 369 | 110 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 52m | 3h 53m | 3h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 71% | – | – |
Santa Ana (SNA) to Chicago flights · Ontario (ONT) to Chicago flights · Santa Barbara (SBA) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Chicago is 2 hours
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Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
LAX: PDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,741 mi / 2,802 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m to 4h 20m.
Getting to LAX
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Getting from ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Chicago Climate
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
Facts
LAX–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,741 mi / 2,802 km
Flight time3h 52m to 4h 20m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)14
Weekly flights369 out / 358 return
1-stop connections159 hubs
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LAX to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 3h 52m to 4h 20m. The route covers 1,741 miles.
14 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Finnair, British Airways, EVA Air, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Aer Lingus, Frontier, Fiji Airways, Gulf Air, Iberia and United Airlines.
There are approximately 369 nonstop flights per week from LAX to ORD. The return direction has about 358 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FTW, UDD, IAB, RIL, SCF, MQY, MKC, COS, MKE, MSN, OSC, GUC, LIT, GRB, LNK, YLW, ICT, BFI, EUG, SAV, BHM, TEB, PNS, INT, OPF, GSO, SUA, BED, GNV, APF, HPN, BJX, NLU, SAF, CVG, SXM, ELP, SJC, MEM, MTY, GUA, SMF, YYZ, CLT, BNE, MCI, CLE, DTW, CAN, SNA, RNO, IAD, MSP, SAN, ABQ, LAS, IND, PHX, STL, IAH, PDX, DEN, LUX, GDL, DFW, PSP, BNA, OGG, FCA, SFO, SAT, MCO, OMA, MSY, SLC, TUS, OKC, AUS, GEG, BOI, BWI, ATL, MEX, SEA, TPA, EWR, PHL, LGA, SJO, XNA, YUL, CMH, YYC, ANC, BRU, MXP, RDU, HNL, DAL, FLL, DSM, PIT, JFK, TUL, MLM, PTY, BOS, MIA, DCA, ASE, BEG, SBA, RSW, SUN, BZN, JAC, EGE, BZE, SJD, YVR, QRO, PVR, HDN, PBI, AGS, AMS, CUN, MTJ, CDG, LIR, XMN, GCM, NGO, ZIH, MUC, BOG, FRA, CGO, KOA, ICN, TLV, IST, LHR, CPH, HND, DUB, GRU, ZRH, NRT, HKG, LIS, KIX, BCN, TPE, MAD, WAW, FCO, DXB and DOH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
Yes, LAX-ORD red-eyes typically depart between 10 PM and midnight Pacific and arrive at ORD around 4–6 AM Central. They are popular with business travelers who want to be in Chicago for morning meetings without losing a workday. The 4-hour flight time means usable sleep is limited, but the time-zone gain (arriving in Central time) gives travelers an early start.
United (hub at both LAX and ORD), American (hub at ORD, strong LAX presence), and Delta operate primary nonstop service. Alaska Airlines also flies the corridor. Five carriers total provide nonstop service. United and American operate the route with mainline narrowbody and occasionally widebody aircraft given the demand density.
LAX is one of the most congested US airports for ground operations, and taxi-out times can add 30–60 minutes beyond block time on busy afternoons. Southern California TRACON also generates miles-in-trail restrictions that cause airborne holding or longer routing. Morning departures from LAX typically experience less taxi-out delay than mid-afternoon slots.
Los Angeles to Chicago O'Hare: Transcontinental Corridor
LAX–ORD is one of the US's core transcontinental routes, spanning 1,745 miles between the nation's second-largest city and the Midwest's dominant hub. Five airlines serve roughly 269 weekly frequencies. United and American both have hub presence at ORD and significant LAX operations, making this one of the few transcontinental segments with genuine multi-hub competition. Block time runs 4 hours eastbound, shorter westbound with jet stream assistance.
Red-Eye Pattern and Operational Context
LAX–ORD supports a well-established red-eye operation, with late-night departures from Los Angeles arriving in Chicago in the early morning hours. These flights are valued by business travelers capitalizing on the 2-hour time zone shift to arrive with a full Chicago workday ahead. LAX's ground congestion and Southern California TRACON restrictions are the primary delay drivers, with O'Hare's winter weather adding arrival-end exposure in the colder months.