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Cheapest round-trip
$271
Typical prices: $304-$430
American Airlines
Sat 11/24Tue 11/27
ORD - LSE • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$267
Typical prices: $233-$452
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/29
ORD - LSE • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with American Airlines. Average duration is 1h 29m
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to La Crosse (CHI-LSE)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to La Crosse

Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LSE La Crosse
1h 20mnonstop
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6:39 am - 8:20 amLSE  La Crosse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 41mnonstop
$271American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 22
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10:30 am - 11:56 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LSE La Crosse
1h 26mnonstop
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6:01 am - 7:40 amLSE  La Crosse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 39mnonstop
$272American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Fri, Nov 27
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LSE La Crosse
1h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:39 am - 8:20 amLSE  La Crosse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 41mnonstop
$281American Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Mon, Nov 30
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LSE La Crosse
1h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 8:27 pmLSE  La Crosse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 37mnonstop
$285American Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LSE La Crosse
1h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 8:27 pmLSE  La Crosse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 37mnonstop
$285American Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Nov 29
American Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 12:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LSE La Crosse
1h 20mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
12:26 pm - 1:53 pmLSE  La Crosse-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
1h 27mnonstop
$285American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to La Crosse flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to La Crosse?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to La Crosse typically range from $304 to $430. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $271, on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest Chicago to La Crosse flight route?

There's little price difference between Chicago to La Crosse routes. They average around $339 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Key details for Chicago to La Crosse flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$267
Beat the crowds with an average 44% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 83% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to La Crosse

When to book flights from Chicago to La Crosse

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to La Crosse based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago to La Crosse flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago to La Crosse?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to La Crosse:

    • Earliest: departs at 9:26 am and lands at 10:55 am
    • Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:29 am.

    The flight takes about 1h 29m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to La Crosse?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to La Crosse.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to La Crosse?

    A nonstop flight from Chicago to La Crosse takes 1h 29m, covering 230 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to La Crosse?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to La Crosse flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago to La Crosse range from $304 to $430, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $304 counts as a good deal.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Chicago to La Crosse?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $50–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from Chicago to La Crosse spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to La Crosse flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago to La Crosse changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $271 to $803. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago to La Crosse looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago to La Crosse are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $369, which is 9% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to La Crosse?

    Flights from Chicago to La Crosse may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at La Crosse (LSE).

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to La Crosse?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 41% on flights from Chicago to La Crosse. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $304 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $512, a difference of $208.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Chicago to La Crosse?

    Only American Airlines operates flights between Chicago and La Crosse.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Chicago to La Crosse flights?

    Among airlines operating Chicago to La Crosse flights:

    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Chicago to La Crosse flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • American Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Chicago to La Crosse flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $304, about $208 less than Wednesday fares (41% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to La Crosse trip for June. Fares historically average $268 round-trip in that month - typically $259 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to La Crosse Airport.

    • Country Inn And Suites by Radisson La Crosse, WI
    • Days Inn by Wyndham La Crosse
    • Blue Way Inn La Crosse Extended Stay

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Direct departures

Chicago to La Crosse

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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Direct returns

La Crosse to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Tuesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Wednesday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Thursday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Friday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Saturday

American Airlines

American Airlines

Sunday

American Airlines

American Airlines

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