Lafayette to Chicago (LFT–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 5 hubs
IAH Houston 4h 54m CMEKNZ AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 58m AMDLKE AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 1m AABAGF AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 39m AA AAACAS Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 38m AAACAF Minneapolis (MSP) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Lafayette to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

While no nonstop service exists between LFT and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LFT to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
615
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LFT → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → LFT
45%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
45%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Lafayette

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric LFT→ORD MSY→ORD MLU→ORD
Distance from LFT 104 mi 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 22 1
Weekly flights 253 2
Airports within 200 miles of LFT with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Lafayette.
LFT: CDT · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lafayette, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
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.

LFT–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lafayette to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LFT
IATA / ICAOLFT / KLFT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.5M
Elevation42 ft / 13 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LFT to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
Nearby alternatives include MSY, MLU and GPT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New Orleans (MSY), Monroe (MLU) and Gulfport (GPT).