HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Chicago

$309+ Cheap flights from Lafayette (LFT) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — CHI
Jun 24 — Jul 11
Wed 6/24
Wed 7/1
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Lafayette to Chicago with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Lafayette to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Lafayette to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lafayette to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 25, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/35:03 pm
LFT
-
MDW
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Fri 7/106:00 am
MDW
-
LFT
1 stop4h 47m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/163:10 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 35m
Delta
Sun 9/208:15 am
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop6h 09m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/64:00 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 03m
Delta
Wed 6/105:30 am
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/255:03 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 56m
Delta
Sat 6/275:30 am
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop5h 27m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:20 am
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop4h 55m
United Airlines
Sun 8/306:30 am
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop4h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/23$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/195:03 pm
LFT
-
MDW
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Fri 6/265:11 pm
MDW
-
LFT
1 stop4h 51m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/1212:03 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop8h 02m
United Airlines
Wed 9/162:16 pm
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop5h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/24$404
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/94:09 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 06m
United Airlines
Tue 7/146:30 am
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop4h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/22$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/143:24 pm
LFT
-
MDW
1 stop7h 12m
Delta
Mon 8/171:27 pm
MDW
-
LFT
2 stops8h 30m
Delta
Deal found 5/21$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/245:26 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 06m
American Airlines
Mon 6/295:00 am
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop5h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/20$414
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/64:00 pm
LFT
-
MDW
1 stop5h 09m
Delta
Wed 6/106:00 am
MDW
-
LFT
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$419
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/165:03 pm
LFT
-
MDW
1 stop5h 14m
Delta
Mon 6/296:00 am
MDW
-
LFT
1 stop4h 57m
Delta
Deal found 5/22$444

Find flight deals from Lafayette to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lafayette (LFT) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 25, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$733
Provider with most accurate pricing for Lafayette Regional-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Lafayette Regional-Chicago (CHI) flights.
Search Deals
From Lafayette Regional to Chicago (CHI)
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lafayette to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 25, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lafayette to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/14

3:24 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

10:54 am-4:28 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/7

4:09 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

6:30 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 45m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

Wed 9/16

3:29 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/20

5:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 15m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/14

5:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

5:28 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 32m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/14

3:24 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

8:02 am-2:42 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

Sat 6/6

4:00 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/10

5:30 am-10:57 am

1 stop5h 27m

$339

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

Sat 9/12

12:03 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop8h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

2:16 pm-7:32 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$404

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/14

5:10 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/16

5:10 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$404

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Sat 6/6

4:00 pm-9:09 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Chicago Midway

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 57m

$419

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Mon 6/29

5:03 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/5

6:00 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 57m

$444

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/22

Showing 1-10 of 17 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Lafayette to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lafayette to Chicago in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lafayette-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lafayette-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lafayette-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lafayette-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Lafayette-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Lafayette with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Lafayette to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago (average of $248). Flying from Lafayette to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $413). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Lafayette to Chicago?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Lafayette to Chicago?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Lafayette to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Lafayette to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Lafayette to Chicago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Lafayette to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $526.

What’s the fastest layover option from Lafayette to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Lafayette to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 06m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Lafayette to Chicago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Lafayette to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 55m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated May 25, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta and United Airlines from Lafayette to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,434 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.9
Good
8,434 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,434 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,747 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,434 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lafayette to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Lafayette to Chicago?

    Lafayette Regional (LFT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Lafayette Regional; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Lafayette airport to Chicago. It is only a 2.3 mi journey to Lafayette Regional (LFT) from Lafayette’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Lafayette to Chicago?

    Delta and United Airlines can get you from Lafayette to Chicago in just under 7h 06m. Your travel time can differ by up to 06m. Lafayette and Chicago are separated by a distance of 844 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Lafayette to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($248), and United Airlines ($314) offers the cheapest pricing from Lafayette to Chicago. American Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lafayette to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Lafayette to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Lafayette to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Lafayette to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Lafayette to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lafayette to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago (average of $248). Flying from Lafayette to Chicago in May is currently the most expensive (average of $413). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Chicago?

Book flights to Chicago if you plan to visit one of these locations
Benton Harbor
Lansing
Merrillville
Hammond
Porter

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 2 airlines flying from Lafayette to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Lafayette to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 25, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$314Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.