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

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 9:41 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 4:36 am.

The flight takes about 4h 41m.

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.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes 4h 41m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Los Angeles range from $235 to $432, with an average of $327 over the past 12 months. Anything below $235 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $327 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $331 for nonstop.

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

• United Airlines: 85% on time
• Delta: 81% on time
• Southwest: 79% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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 18%, and night flights for 7%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $199 to $1,463. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $117, which is 47% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

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 (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 2h 52m.

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) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Chicago to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $313 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $386, a difference of $73.

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

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

Flying via Kansas City (MCI) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 50m, compared with 6h 29m via El Paso (ELP) and 6h 36m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Los Angeles flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American 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.

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American 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 always check the fare details before booking.

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. Public transportation takes approximately an hour or less.

LAX has nine terminals and provides complimentary shuttles for transfers between them. These shuttles also serve LAX Economy Parking and the LAX/Metro Transit Center at the airline hub. Shuttle pick-up points are marked with signs on the Arrival or Lower level of each terminal.

Rental car agencies are not located at the airline terminals. They are either at the LAX Rental Car Center or off airport property. To reach them, passengers should go to the lower Arrivals Level and exit Baggage Claim. On the middle island, stand under the purple sign marked "Rental Car Shuttles" and board the shuttle for the selected company. Authorized rental-car companies provide courtesy shuttles from the terminals and drop passengers at the shared LAX Rental Car Center.

Yes. ORD offers universal design features and support services for travelers with reduced mobility. These include elevators in all terminals and wheelchair-accessible lavatories in Terminal 1 near Gates B10 and B1 and in Terminal 2 near Baggage Claim. Wheelchair assistance is also provided for those transferring between gates or traveling.

Yes, LAX has indoor animal relief stations in each terminal past security and 3 outdoor areas in the airport's pre-security zones.

Yes, ORD has 2 Terminal Getaway Spa locations, in Concourse B near Gate B12 and Concourse H near Gate H1. Services include massages, facials and manicures.