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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $318-$479
Delta
Mon 12/3Thu 12/6
LFT - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$170
Typical prices: $387-$499
American Airlines
Fri 11/23
LFT - ORD • 1 stop
Top routes
LFT - MDW
Cheapest • 3% average savings
LFT - ORD
Most popular
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When to travel
October
Cheapest • 16% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $405 (round-trip)
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Shortest trip • 5h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lafayette to Chicago (LFT-CHI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lafayette to Chicago

Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
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11:50 am - 7:09 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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3:59 pm - 10:44 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 45m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
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6:07 am - 12:24 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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5:30 am - 11:08 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Thu, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 25
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7:08 pm - 12:15 amLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 07m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:00 am - 10:57 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
4h 57m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$339United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26
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7:08 pm - 12:45 amLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 37m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:30 am - 11:20 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 50m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$339United Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Mon, Nov 30
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5:28 pm - 11:08 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:05 am - 1:43 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
7h 38m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 23
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5:28 pm - 11:08 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 40m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:05 pm - 10:52 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26
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5:22 pm - 10:54 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-MDW Chicago Midway
5h 32m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 12:21 pmMDW  Chicago Midway-LFT Lafayette Regional
6h 21m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Wed, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 14
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3:37 pm - 10:54 pmLFT  Lafayette Regional-MDW Chicago Midway
7h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:00 am - 11:08 amMDW  Chicago Midway-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$339Delta
Sat, Dec 26 - Thu, Dec 31
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6:57 pm - 12:44 amLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 47m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:30 am - 11:24 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
5h 54m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$339United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 26
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5:28 pm - 12:20 amLFT  Lafayette Regional-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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6:05 am - 1:42 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LFT Lafayette Regional
7h 37m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lafayette to Chicago flights

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

Round-trip flights from Lafayette to Chicago typically range from $318 to $479. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on Delta.

What is the cheapest Lafayette to Chicago flight route?

There's little price difference between Lafayette to Chicago routes. They average around $376 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Lafayette to Chicago. It’s 11% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 36% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Lafayette to Chicago?

•October is the cheapest month to fly from Lafayette to Chicago at $323 round-trip.
•May ($556) and September ($493) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 72% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Key details for Lafayette to Chicago flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$170
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 48% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Lafayette to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Lafayette to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Lafayette to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Lafayette to Chicago 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 Lafayette to Chicago?

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

  • How long is a flight from Lafayette to Chicago?

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Lafayette to Chicago. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 21m and 5h 59m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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 Lafayette to Chicago flight?

    Round-trip flights from Lafayette to Chicago range from $318 to $479, with an average of $384 over the past 12 months. Anything below $318 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Lafayette to Chicago 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 $2,314. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Lafayette to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $378, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Chicago?

    Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
    Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates averaging $64:

    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • Dollar

    Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Rent-A-Wreck

    Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

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

    Flights from Lafayette to Chicago usually depart from Lafayette Regional (LFT) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

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

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

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 52% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 37% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 10% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Lafayette to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $343 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $526, a difference of $183.

    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 Lafayette to Chicago?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 21m, compared with 5h 29m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 5h 56m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Lafayette to Chicago 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $343, about $183 less than Sunday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lafayette to Chicago trip for October. Fares historically average $323 round-trip in that month - typically $233 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    • Holiday Inn Chicago - Midway Airport S by IHG
    • Skylark Motel Chicago Midway Airport

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