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If you are traveling with a pet or service animal, take note of the different animal relief areas that are located in Los Angeles International Airport. There is currently one located in an indoor room in every terminal, as well as 3 outdoor areas that are located in the pre-security zones of the airport.

The Four Points by Sheraton is a casual choice located just over half a mile from Los Angeles International Airport and an 8-minute drive to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Sheraton Gateway is a 4-star hotel that is a 2-minute drive from the airport and a 10-minute drive from the popular Venice Beach.

Chicago Midway International Airport is located approximately 11 miles from Chicago’s city center. When driving between these two destinations, it should take approximately 20 minutes. However, if there is heavy traffic, this trip can take upwards of 45 minutes. Public transportation takes approximately an hour or less.

Interested in being pampered before your flight from O'Hare International Airport takes off? Pay a visit to one of the airport’s 3 different spas that are located throughout the different terminals. These spas offer a variety of massages, facials, and manicures, making it a luxurious way to start off your travels.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) understands that flying can be stressful. The airport’s Pets Unstressing Passengers program (PUP) is tailored to help travelers destress after their flight. The program entails registered service dogs spread throughout the airline hub, and you are welcome to pat them.

The airport in Los Angeles boasts nine terminals and complimentary shuttles are provided for inter-terminal transfers. These shuttles also service the Economy Parking, LAX City Bus Centre, and the Metro C line at the airline hub. Follow signs at LAX and proceed to the shuttle pick-up points at the Arrival or Lower level of each terminal.

Rental car agencies are not directly located at LAX. Therefore, you will first proceed to the lower Arrivals Level and exit Baggage Claim. Stand under the purple sign on the middle island reading ‘Rental Car Shuttles’ and board any car rental shuttle of your choice. Rental car agencies like Hertz and Budget have shuttles operating every 5 to 10 minutes and will drop you at their respective rental centers.

To avoid delays before your Los Angeles flight, check into hotels like Hyatt Place, Hilton Garden Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites. Additionally, they have airport shuttles that will drop you at the airline hub right in time for your voyage.

Roughly 2,683 lbs. of carbon is released on this route. Eco-savvy travelers should book their flights with the most sustainable carriers; Frontier, United, and Spirit Airlines, which release 35%, 34%, and 33% less carbon, respectively.

Yes. ORD has embraced universal designs and support services to ensure travelers with reduced mobility have a hassle-free travel experience. These facilities include elevators in all terminals and wheelchair-accessible lavatories in Terminal 1 near Gates B10 and B1 and Terminal 2 near Baggage Claim. Wheelchair assistance is also provided for those transferring between gates or traveling.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Los Angeles flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

5 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Delta
• Frontier

Flights from Chicago to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $191 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $323 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 11% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Chicago to Los Angeles route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $306 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $371, a difference of $65. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Los Angeles route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 53 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Los Angeles flights, with 41% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 3%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 9:36 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:31 am.

The flight takes about 4h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 32% above the route average of $317. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 36m, covering 1,753 miles.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $191 to $1,432. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $107, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Spirit Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 85% on time
• Spirit Airlines: 79% on time
• Southwest: 79% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 80% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kansas City (MCI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 36m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 7h 12m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Los Angeles range from $226 to $425, with an average of $317 over the past 12 months. Anything below $226 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Los Angeles flights:

• • American Airlines
• • Delta
• • JetBlue