$309+ Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LCH — CHI
Sep 18 — Sep 251
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Lake Charles to ChicagoExplore 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 August 19, 2026.
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 August 19, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/176:05 pm -
1 stop6h 09m
Tue 9/225:00 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:12 pm -
1 stop5h 14m
Sun 9/67:30 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 9/65:44 pm -
1 stop6h 34m
Wed 9/94:50 pm -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/52:15 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Wed 9/92:16 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/176:12 pm -
2 stops11h 43m
Tue 9/227:30 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$521
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/82:15 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Fri 9/115:53 pm -
1 stop27h 43m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$526
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/26:04 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Sun 9/65:50 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$529
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 9/2010:52 am -
1 stop5h 08m
Wed 9/2312:09 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 9/22:15 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Sun 9/67:00 am -
2 stops14h 36m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/312:15 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Fri 9/46:29 pm -
1 stop27h 07m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$653
Best flights from Lake Charles to ChicagoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Lake Charles to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Lake Charles to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/176:05 pm -
1 stop6h 09m
Tue 9/225:00 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:12 pm -
1 stop5h 14m
Sun 9/67:30 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 9/65:44 pm -
1 stop6h 34m
Wed 9/94:50 pm -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/52:15 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Wed 9/92:16 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/176:12 pm -
2 stops11h 43m
Tue 9/227:30 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:52 am -
1 stop5h 08m
Wed 9/2312:09 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Deal found 8/15![American Airlines logo]()
$547
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/82:15 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Fri 9/115:53 pm -
1 stop27h 43m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$526
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 9/22:15 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Sun 9/67:00 am -
2 stops14h 36m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/312:15 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Fri 9/46:29 pm -
1 stop27h 07m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$653
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 9/206:12 pm -
2 stops20h 18m
Wed 9/234:11 pm -
1 stop5h 25m
Deal found 8/17![United Airlines logo]()
$682
Last-minute flights from Lake Charles to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Lake Charles to Chicago. Data last updated August 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Lake Charles to Chicago. Data last updated August 19, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 8/312:15 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Fri 9/46:29 pm -
1 stop27h 07m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$653
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/26:04 am -
1 stop7h 34m
Sun 9/65:50 pm -
1 stop4h 55m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$529
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Wed 9/22:15 pm -
1 stop5h 50m
Sun 9/67:00 am -
2 stops14h 36m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/46:12 pm -
1 stop5h 14m
Sun 9/67:30 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/52:15 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Wed 9/92:16 pm -
1 stop7h 20m
Deal found 8/14![United Airlines logo]()
$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 9/65:44 pm -
1 stop6h 34m
Wed 9/94:50 pm -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 9/82:15 pm -
1 stop7h 17m
Fri 9/115:53 pm -
1 stop27h 43m
Deal found 8/19![United Airlines logo]()
$526
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/176:05 pm -
1 stop6h 09m
Tue 9/225:00 am -
1 stop5h 19m
Deal found 8/18![American Airlines logo]()
$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/176:12 pm -
2 stops11h 43m
Tue 9/227:30 am -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 8/18![United Airlines logo]()
$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 9/2010:52 am -
1 stop5h 08m
Wed 9/2312:09 pm -
1 stop5h 23m
Deal found 8/17![American Airlines logo]()
$547
One-way flights from Lake Charles to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from Lake Charles to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Lake Charles to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 9/46:09 pm -
1 stop6h 09m
Deal found 8/16![American Airlines logo]()
$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 9/46:12 pm -
2 stops17h 43m
Deal found 8/16![United Airlines logo]()
$480
Find flight deals from Lake Charles to Chicago
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 August 19, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $309 (American Airlines) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $598 |
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated August 19, 2026.
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Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Thu 9/17
6:05 pm-12:14 am
1 stop6h 09m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/22
5:00 am-10:19 am
1 stop5h 19m
$309
Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Fri 9/4
6:12 pm-11:26 pm
1 stop5h 14m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/6
7:30 am-1:24 pm
1 stop5h 54m
$319
Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Sun 9/6
5:44 pm-12:18 am
1 stop6h 34m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 9/9
4:50 pm-10:44 pm
1 stop5h 54m
$334
Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Sat 9/5
2:15 pm-9:32 pm
1 stop7h 17m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 9/9
2:16 pm-9:36 pm
1 stop7h 20m
$399
Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Thu 9/17
6:12 pm-5:55 am
2 stops11h 43m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 9/22
7:30 am-1:24 pm
1 stop5h 54m
$521
Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Tue 9/8
2:15 pm-9:32 pm
1 stop7h 17m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 9/11
5:53 pm-9:36 pm
1 stop27h 43m
$526
Quickest round-trip
Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Sun 9/20
10:52 am-4:00 pm
1 stop5h 08m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 9/23
12:09 pm-5:32 pm
1 stop5h 23m
$547
Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Wed 9/2
2:15 pm-8:05 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/6
7:00 am-9:36 pm
2 stops14h 36m
$624
Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Mon 8/31
2:15 pm-8:05 pm
1 stop5h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 9/4
6:29 pm-9:36 pm
1 stop27h 07m
$653
Lake CharlesChicago
LCH Lake Charles - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
LCHORD
Lake Charles
Sun 9/20
6:12 pm-2:30 pm
2 stops20h 18m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 9/23
4:11 pm-9:36 pm
1 stop5h 25m
$682
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Lake Charles to Chicago in August.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lake Charles-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lake Charles-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lake Charles-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 Lake Charles-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$264 | Average$484 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |