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$266+ 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 10/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — CHI
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$349
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$266
(United 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 September 15, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/302:15 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/47:10 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$329
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/112:15 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/187:10 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Mon 9/296:06 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/39:05 pmORD - LCH
1 stop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$452
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 10/66:06 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/104:50 pmORD - LCH
1 stop4h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$531
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/275:45 amLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/305:18 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$563
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Sun 9/286:06 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/23:58 pmORD - LCH
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$567

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles 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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lake Charles to Chicago that are best for you.

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Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Tue 9/30

2:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/4

7:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$329

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Sat 10/11

2:15 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

7:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$349

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Mon 9/29

6:06 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

9:05 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$452

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Mon 10/6

6:06 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

4:50 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$531

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Thu 11/27

5:45 am-10:36 am

1 stop4h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

10:25 am-5:51 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$563

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Sun 9/28

6:06 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

3:58 pm-9:26 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$567

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Thu 11/27

2:15 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

11:55 pm-5:27 pm

2 stops17h 32m

$668

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Mon 10/6

6:06 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop4h 31m

$266

Lake CharlesChicago

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Mon 12/15

4:15 pm-3:57 pm

2 stops23h 42m

$283

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Deals found on 9/15

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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.

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. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Lake Charles on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Lake Charles to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Lake Charles to Chicago in 5h 25m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Lake Charles and Chicago is about 870 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Lake Charles to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($253), 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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Top airline flying from Lake Charles to Chicago

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Lake Charles 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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