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$239+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) 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 7/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — CHI
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lake Charles (LCH) 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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$284
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$239
(American Airlines)
From Lake Charles to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Lake Charles to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lake Charles to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/246:28 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines
mar. 7/14:56 pmORD - LCH
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 7/116:08 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 07mUnited Airlines
dom. 7/136:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$349

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

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Lake Charles

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

mar. 6/24

6:28 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/1

4:56 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 26m

$284

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

vie. 7/11

6:08 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 7/13

6:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$349

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

mar. 7/15

5:36 am-12:20 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$239

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

mar. 7/15

2:15 pm-10:53 am

2 stops20h 38m

$253

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Deals found on 6/12

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Lake Charles to Chicago

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Lake Charles 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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles to Chicago?

    For a flight from Lake Charles to Chicago, you will be flying from Lake Charles. Lake Charles (LCH) is just 6.1 mi from the center of the city. Lake Charles is the only Lake Charles airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 0 airlines have flights to Chicago from Lake Charles on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, American Airlines ($284), and United Airlines ($349) offers the cheapest pricing from Lake Charles to Chicago.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Lake Charles to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Lake Charles 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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