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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $335-$488
American Airlines
Fri 11/30Fri 12/7
ORD - LFT • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$185
Typical prices: $330-$452
American Airlines
Fri 11/23
ORD - LFT • 1 stop
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ORD - LFT
Cheapest • 13% average savings
MDW - LFT
Most popular
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When to travel
March
Cheapest • 27% price drop
April
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $392 (round-trip)
Charlotte Douglas (CLT)
Shortest trip • 5h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Lafayette (CHI-LFT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Lafayette

Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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6:00 am - 10:56 amMDW  Chicago Midway-LFT Lafayette Regional
4h 56m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:22 pm - 10:17 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-MDW Chicago Midway
4h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:13 pm - 10:42 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 29m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:22 pm - 10:54 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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10:00 am - 5:16 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
7h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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2:06 pm - 9:29 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 23m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 18
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6:00 am - 1:36 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
7h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:46 pm - 11:20 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 34m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
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5:05 pm - 10:52 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:27 pm - 11:04 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7
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3:59 pm - 10:42 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:37 pm - 8:53 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Sat, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 12
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1:59 pm - 10:30 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LFT Lafayette Regional
8h 31m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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11:42 am - 4:55 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$344Delta
Sat, Jan 2 - Sun, Jan 17
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5:58 pm - 10:58 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:09 pm - 10:58 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 49m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$358United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Nov 23
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7:29 am - 1:26 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:15 am - 11:17 amLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 02m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$369United Airlines
Wed, Feb 3 - Sat, Feb 6
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7:25 am - 1:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:09 pm - 10:59 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$449United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Lafayette flights

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

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Lafayette typically range from $335 to $488. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on American Airlines.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Lafayette flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Lafayette (LFT) is the cheapest Chicago to Lafayette route, averaging $373 round-trip. Other Chicago to Lafayette routes average $488, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lafayette?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lafayette. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 114% higher.

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Key details for Chicago to Lafayette flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$185
Beat the crowds with an average 76% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 104% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lafayette

When to book flights from Chicago to Lafayette

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Lafayette 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 Lafayette flight questions, answered

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

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

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago to Lafayette.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago to Lafayette?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Chicago to Lafayette. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 30m and 5h 56m in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Lafayette?

    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 Lafayette flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago to Lafayette range from $335 to $488, with an average of $395 over the past 12 months. Anything below $335 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago to Lafayette 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 $339 to $1,561. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Chicago to Lafayette are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $283, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)?

    Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $75 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Alamo

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

    Flights from Chicago to Lafayette 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 Lafayette Regional (LFT).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Lafayette pass through?

    One-stop flights from Chicago to Lafayette most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 44% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 59% on flights from Chicago to Lafayette. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $353 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $846, a difference of $493.

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Lafayette?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 30m, compared with 5h 32m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 35m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Your guide to booking Chicago to Lafayette 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 Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $353, about $493 less than Monday fares (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Lafayette trip for March. Fares historically average $288 round-trip in that month - typically $328 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Lafayette Regional Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette
    • Woodspring Suites Lafayette
    • Wingate by Wyndham Lafayette Airport

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