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LAX is a large international hub with nine terminals. However, getting around the airport is hassle-free thanks to the accessible walkways and the free airport shuttles that offer terminal to terminal transit. They operate from the terminals to the Economy Parking Lot and the employee parking lots. The shuttles are available on the Arrivals at the PINK LAX Shuttle stops.

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has special assistance services that ensure special needs passengers traveling through the airport get equal access to their programs and activities. Each airline operating in ORD offers wheelchair assistance to passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers can make reservations for this service through their airlines. It also provides a changing facility with a shower, restroom and other ADA facilities for passengers with additional needs. The facility is located near Gate F3 in Terminal 2. All the other restrooms within the airport are also wheelchair-accessible.

Los Angeles Airport offers eleven pet relief stations, three of which are located outside the terminal for use before heading through security.

The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is located right at the airport and is the only hotel located on the airport grounds. This hotel includes a walkway to the terminals that is completely enclosed, an expansive fitness center, indoor pool, sauna, full-service locker room, two restaurants, a sports bar and room service.

About 1,264 kg of CO2 is emitted per passenger on Los Angeles to Chicago flights. However, Southwest, Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Frontier offer some of the most eco-friendly flights on this route, emitting about 30% to 33% less carbon than their competitors flying the same route. To fly more sustainably, take direct flights from any major airline. These direct flights are more sustainable than the flights with stops en route.

A great option to get to Los Angeles Airport from all over the Los Angeles area is the FlyAway shuttle. This shuttle runs to and from a variety of points in the Los Angeles area to all terminals at the airport. The cost for a one-way fare for the FlyAway is $9.75.

Probably the most cost-effective and usually quickest way is on the classic Chicago "L" train. Just grab the Orange Line train and make the trip to downtown Chicago in roughly 20–25 minutes.

If you need a place to store your vehicle during your trip to Chicago, LAX has you covered. It offers multiple onsite parking options, whether you need a space for just an overnight stay or longer-term. Central Terminal Airport Parking is available at all terminals. These lots are free for the first 15 minutes. LAX's Economy Parking Lot E is located at a satellite lot a short drive from the airport. Free airport shuttles offer transit between this lot and the Central Terminal. Additionally, LAX collaborates with other surrounding lots to ensure the offsite parking options are safe and convenient for the passengers.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Chicago flights:

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

5 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• Delta
• Frontier

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

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $227 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $342 for nonstop.

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.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Los Angeles to Chicago route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 20%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $317 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $393: a $76 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 Los Angeles to Chicago route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Chicago flights, with 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, night flights for 22%, and evening flights for 11%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:05 am and lands at 4:18 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 4:12 am.

The flight takes about 4h 13m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 29% above the route average of $336. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes 4h 13m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $198 to $1,708. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $108, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

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

• United Airlines: 92% on time
• Spirit Airlines: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 87% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 21m, compared with 7h 12m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 23m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

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 from around $17:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Chicago range from $241 to $448, with an average of $336 over the past 12 months. Anything below $241 counts as a good deal.

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

• • American Airlines
• • Delta
• • JetBlue