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Cheapest round-trip
$339
Typical prices: $483-$542
United Airlines
Wed 12/5Sun 12/9
LCH - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$284
Typical prices: $366-$442
American Airlines
Fri 3/2
LCH - ORD • 1 stop
When to travel
July
Cheapest • 16% price drop
June
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH)
Cheapest • Avg $487 (round-trip)
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)
Shortest trip • 5h 29m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Lake Charles to Chicago (LCH-ORD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Lake Charles to Chicago

Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
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2:20 pm - 7:55 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 35m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:30 am - 1:39 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
6h 09m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$339United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:12 pm - 12:20 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 08m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 12:22 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Wed, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 15
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6:40 pm - 11:59 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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4:00 pm - 10:36 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
6h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
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6:00 am - 11:02 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 12:22 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$339American Airlines
Sat, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 9
American Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 11:04 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 pm - 10:43 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
5h 43m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$349American Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:02 amLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
5h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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5:00 am - 12:22 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
7h 22m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$364American Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22
United Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 9:40 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 10m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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6:55 am - 1:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
7h 00m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$369United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26
American Airlines Logo
6:12 pm - 11:08 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 56m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:50 pm - 9:53 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
20h 03m2 stops Lambert-St Louis Dallas/Fort Worth
$387American Airlines
Wed, Apr 28 - Sat, May 1
United Airlines Logo
4:15 pm - 9:11 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
4h 56m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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10:42 am - 5:27 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
6h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$439United Airlines
Sat, Apr 10 - Wed, Apr 14
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4:15 pm - 10:36 pmLCH  Lake Charles-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
6h 21m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:05 pm - 9:32 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LCH Lake Charles
5h 27m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$439United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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

Round-trip flights from Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport typically range from $483 to $542. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $339, on United Airlines.

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

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$284
Beat the crowds with an average 88% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 50% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from Lake Charles to Chicago

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

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

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

    There are currently no nonstop flights available from Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Flights with 1 layover take between 5h 29m and 5h 32m in total, depending on the connection.

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

    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 Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $483 to $542, with an average of $493 over the past 12 months. Anything below $483 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 $1,588. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

    One-way fares from Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $468, which is 10% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $64 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

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

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

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

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

    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 71% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $353 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $535, a difference of $182.

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

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

    Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 29m, compared with 5h 32m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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

Your guide to booking Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Monday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Monday flights average $353, about $182 less than Wednesday fares (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Lake Charles to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for July. Fares historically average $412 round-trip in that month - typically $207 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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