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$214+ Cheap flights from Lafayette (LFT) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — CHI
jul. 8 — jul. 151
mar. 7/8
mar. 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 julio 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

One-way from

$214
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$403
From Lafayette Regional to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($172 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 julio 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
sáb. 9/62:00 pmLFT - MDW
1 stop7h 12mDelta
mar. 9/96:00 amMDW - LFT
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Deal found 7/2$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
mié. 8/276:37 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
dom. 8/318:20 amORD - LFT
1 stop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
mié. 8/275:40 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 57mDelta
dom. 8/315:45 amORD - LFT
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 7/2$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
lun. 11/242:00 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/14:50 pmORD - LFT
1 stop5h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$319

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lafayette to Chicago that are best for you.

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Lafayette

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

sáb. 9/6

2:00 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago Midway

mar. 9/9

6:00 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 39m

$249

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

mié. 8/27

6:37 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/31

8:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$249

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

mié. 8/27

5:40 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 8/31

5:45 am-10:39 am

1 stop4h 54m

$279

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

lun. 11/24

2:00 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop5h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 12/1

4:50 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$319

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

mar. 7/8

5:39 pm-12:09 am

1 stop6h 30m

$214

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

lun. 7/28

5:05 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 54m

$239

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

lun. 7/28

11:49 am-6:02 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$239

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

mar. 7/8

4:10 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$287

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Lafayette to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LFT to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Lafayette to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated julio 3, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lafayette to Chicago at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 34% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 julio 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American 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
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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 3 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.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($249), American Airlines ($249), and United Airlines ($319) offers the cheapest pricing from Lafayette to Chicago. Delta is 38% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Lafayette to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $214. Users have also found prices from $239 and $287 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lafayette to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Lafayette to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Lafayette to Chicago

Discover the top 3 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 julio 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$198Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$347Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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