Cheap flights Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD)
Los Angeles to Chicago is a 2054-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LAX → ORD | $441 | $110 | $551 |
| Cheapest combo | LGB → ORD | $456 | $85 | $541 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$10. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to ORD | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 0 mi / 0m | $96 | $441 | $537 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20.1 mi / 26m | $71 | $456 | $527 |
| BUR — Burbank | 21.3 mi / 27m | $63 | $477 | $540 |
Arrival airports near Chicago
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD — Chicago | 0.6 mi / 1m | $14 | $441 | $455 |
| MDW — Chicago | 17.8 mi / 24m | $47 | $448 | $495 |
| RFD — Rockford | 74.5 mi / 1h 11m | $169 | $445 | $614 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2054 miles, 1d 10h, and an estimated $361 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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