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Cheapest round-trip
$349
Typical prices: $318-$481
American Airlines
Tue 9/25Sat 9/29
ORD - LCH • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$274
Typical prices: $346-$401
American Airlines
Sun 9/30
ORD - LCH • 1 stop
When to travel
January
Cheapest • 26% price drop
November
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Cheapest • Avg $401 (round-trip)
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Shortest trip • 6h 02m (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, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
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4:50 pm - 10:44 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
5h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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10:52 am - 4:00 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$349American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:43 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 6:30 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 15m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$479United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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5:30 am - 10:43 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:07 pm - 11:27 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 20m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$544United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
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5:30 am - 10:43 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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12:15 pm - 6:28 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 13m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Paducah Barkley Regional
$583United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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8:13 pm - 10:43 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
14h 30m2 stops Kansas City Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:07 pm - 9:42 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$587United Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 10:43 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 10:59 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl New York LaGuardia
$642United Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2
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5:30 am - 10:43 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:07 pm - 9:45 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
17h 38m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Austin Bergstrom
$670United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 15
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8:13 pm - 10:43 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
14h 30m2 stops Kansas City Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:07 pm - 7:36 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 29m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Lambert-St Louis
$697United Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 2
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5:30 am - 10:43 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
5h 13m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:07 pm - 12:25 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 18m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$702United Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Sep 30
American Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 10:44 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
7h 22m2 stops Wichita Eisenhower National Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
10:52 am - 6:34 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 42m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Austin Bergstrom
$1,270American 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 start at $349. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $318 to $481. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $349 on American Airlines.

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

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$274
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • 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) - 60% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 40% of one-stop connections
    Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

    On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 57%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $343 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $788: a $445 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • 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 36m and 6h 02m 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.

  • 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 $339 to $1,270. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Lake Charles are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $412.

  • 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 36m, compared with 6h 02m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

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

    Lake Charles Airport (LCH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Budget
    • Enterprise Rent-A-Car
    • Hertz
    • Avis
    • Alamo

  • 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 $481, with an average of $414 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

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 can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average $343 - about $445 less than Monday (56% 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 January. Fares historically average $308 round-trip in that month - typically $281 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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