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$269+ 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LFT — CHI
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 12, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Mon 8/105:10 pm
LFT
-
MDW
1 stop5h 26m
Delta
Mon 8/246:05 am
MDW
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LFT
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/145:10 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 47m
Delta
Fri 8/219:54 am
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$309
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 11/53:06 pm
LFT
-
MDW
1 stop7h 19m
Delta
Mon 11/91:00 pm
MDW
-
LFT
2 stops9h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/11$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 9/45:10 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop6h 47m
Delta
Mon 9/76:59 am
ORD
-
LFT
2 stops9h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/11$314
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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 8/811:43 am
LFT
-
ORD
2 stops8h 47m
Delta
Sat 8/226:00 am
ORD
-
LFT
2 stops9h 17m
Delta
Deal found 7/11$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 11/205:15 pm
LFT
-
MDW
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Mon 11/236:00 am
MDW
-
LFT
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/133:24 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Mon 8/249:54 am
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop4h 48m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/1111:43 am
LFT
-
ORD
2 stops8h 47m
Delta
Sun 8/235:30 am
ORD
-
LFT
1 stop5h 30m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$329
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 11/411:35 am
LFT
-
MDW
2 stops6h 30m
Delta
Wed 11/111:00 pm
MDW
-
LFT
2 stops9h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/10$334
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/133:24 pm
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop5h 31m
Delta
Sun 8/235:30 am
ORD
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LFT
1 stop5h 30m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$339
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 7/303:29 pm
LFT
-
MDW
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Wed 8/56:05 am
MDW
-
LFT
1 stop4h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 8/711:43 am
LFT
-
ORD
1 stop7h 06m
Delta
Thu 8/1311:22 am
ORD
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LFT
2 stops10h 19m
Delta
Deal found 7/10$359

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 July 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(Delta)

One-way from

$269
(Delta)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$518
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One-way flight from Lafayette Regional to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 July 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lafayette to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Wed 8/12

5:10 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/22

4:39 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Thu 11/19

3:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/23

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/28

3:24 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/31

6:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 55m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Thu 8/13

11:43 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/22

4:39 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$309
Quickest round-trip

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Tue 8/11

11:43 am-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/21

5:10 pm-9:41 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Wed 8/12

5:10 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/24

6:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 55m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

Fri 8/7

11:43 am-6:49 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

9:54 am-2:42 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

Wed 11/4

11:35 am-6:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

11:10 am-4:34 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$309

LafayetteChicago

LFT - MDW

LFTMDW

Lafayette Regional

Thu 11/5

3:06 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/9

1:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops9h 05m

$314

LafayetteChicago

LFT - ORD

LFTORD

Lafayette Regional

Thu 11/19

11:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

5:30 am-10:33 am

1 stop5h 03m

$314

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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 July.
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
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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.

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 July 12, 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
7.8
Good
8,458 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
7.8
Good
8,458 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,458 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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
9,979 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,458 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

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 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.

  • How long is the flight from Lafayette to Chicago?

    Delta can get you from Lafayette to Chicago in just under 5h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Lafayette and Chicago are separated by a distance of 834 mi.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($248), Delta ($304), and United Airlines ($308) offers the cheapest pricing from Lafayette to Chicago. American Airlines is 42% 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.

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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 July 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$304Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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