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Cheapest round-trip
$369
Typical prices: $318-$537
American Airlines
Wed 11/14Sun 11/18
ORD - LCH • 1 stop
When to travel
September
Cheapest • 27% price drop
January
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $417 (round-trip)
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Shortest trip • 6h (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Lake Charles (ORD-LCH)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Lake Charles

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 10:44 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
7h 44m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 11:15 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$369American Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 1:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
7h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 6:59 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Paducah Barkley Regional
$583United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
7:29 am - 1:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
6h 26m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 12:45 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$589United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 1:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
7h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:37 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 37m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Shreveport
$688United Airlines
Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
10:33 am - 9:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
11h 07m2 stops Indianapolis Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 8:08 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 53m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Austin Bergstrom
$986United Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
8h 10m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:00 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 45m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Dallas/Fort Worth
$993United Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15
United Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 1:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
16h 35m2 stops Springfield-Branson Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:25 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 25m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Springfield-Branson
$1,088United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles?

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles typically range from $318 to $537. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $369, on American Airlines.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$369
Beat the crowds with an average 74% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 11% increase in travelers.
Round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles

When to book flights from Chicago to Lake Charles

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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 37m and 6h in total, depending on the connection.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles?

    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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles flight?

    Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles range from $318 to $537, with an average of $414 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles 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 $369 to $1,088. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • What car rental options are available at Lake Charles Airport (LCH)?

    Lake Charles Airport (LCH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $94 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Lake Charles (LCH).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles most commonly pass through:

    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 62% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 38% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 65% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $283 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $788, a difference of $505.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles?

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 37m, compared with 6h via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $283, about $505 less than Monday fares (64% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles trip for September. Fares historically average $303 round-trip in that month - typically $311 less than the most expensive month, which is October (based on the last 12 months).

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