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$67+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Illinois

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LAX — ORD
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 14, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:59 pmLAX - ORD
1 stop30h 53mFrontier
Thu 1/810:32 pmORD - LAX
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:41 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Fri 1/98:08 pmORD - LAX
1 stop14h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/127:50 pmORD - LAX
1 stop19h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:41 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Mon 1/52:57 pmORD - LAX
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$151
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:41 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mFrontier
Thu 1/19:33 pmORD - LAX
1 stop12h 42mFrontier
Deal found 12/13$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/57:44 pmORD - LAX
Nonstop4h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/12$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:34 amLAX - ORD
1 stop15h 38mFrontier
Thu 1/810:32 pmORD - LAX
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:59 pmLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/1312:00 pmORD - LAX
1 stop25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$164
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:34 amLAX - ORD
1 stop15h 38mFrontier
Thu 1/810:32 pmORD - LAX
1 stop15h 48mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/259:41 amLAX - ORD
Nonstop4h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/105:50 amORD - LAX
2 stops13h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/12$168
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2411:59 pmLAX - MDW
1 stop19h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/86:10 amMDW - LAX
1 stop9h 57mFrontier
Deal found 12/12$182
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:45 pmLAX - STL
1 stop8h 55mFrontier
Fri 1/28:42 pmSTL - LAX
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Deal found 12/14$228

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Los Angeles to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$137
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$368

Good round-trip deal

$310 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Los Angeles to Illinois
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Illinois.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Illinois that are best for you.

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Los Angeles

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Los AngelesChicago

LAX - RFD

LAXRFD

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

8:57 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop18h 29m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 2/2

6:16 pm-10:54 am

1 stop18h 38m

$213

Los AngelesSt. Louis

LAX - STL

LAXSTL

Los Angeles

Fri 2/20

11:11 am-9:26 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/26

10:11 pm-7:46 am

2 stops11h 35m

$217

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - RFD

LAXRFD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

11:51 am-1:15 pm

1 stop23h 24m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Mon 2/2

7:38 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops19h 12m

$247

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - RFD

LAXRFD

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

4:07 pm-12:34 pm

1 stop18h 27m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Wed 1/28

2:05 pm-8:51 am

1 stop20h 46m

$268

Los AngelesSt. Louis

LAX - STL

LAXSTL

Los Angeles

Thu 12/18

3:30 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 12/22

10:10 pm-8:31 pm

1 stop24h 21m

$275

Los AngelesMoline

LAX - MLI

LAXMLI

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

4:07 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop26h 29m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/17

2:53 pm-1:32 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$277

Los AngelesChicago

LAX - ORD

LAXORD

Los Angeles

Thu 2/12

12:43 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop4h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

6:20 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop4h 49m

$278

Los AngelesMoline

LAX - MLI

LAXMLI

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

11:05 pm-10:12 am

1 stop9h 07m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 1/18

10:47 am-3:31 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$293

Los AngelesMoline

LAX - MLI

LAXMLI

Los Angeles

Fri 1/9

12:30 am-10:12 am

1 stop7h 42m

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/17

3:45 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$293

Los AngelesSt. Louis

LAX - STL

LAXSTL

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

5:15 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 2/25

10:25 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop4h 20m

$295

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois (average of $77). Flying from Los Angeles to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 LAX to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 34% on flights from Los Angeles to Illinois by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Illinois. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Illinois flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated December 14, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Los Angeles to Illinois, such as Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Illinois?

    Located just 9.4 mi from the city center, Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Illinois from Los Angeles.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Illinois in 3h 25m. Fly via Frontier, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance from Los Angeles to Illinois is about 1588 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Illinois are Spirit Airlines ($30), Frontier ($55), and Southwest ($90).

  • What are the most popular routes from Los Angeles to Illinois?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Los Angeles to Illinois?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Los Angeles to Illinois on time: Iberia (84%), Lufthansa (83%), China Southern (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Illinois?

    While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois is generally $964, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $79. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay $131 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Illinois 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 Los Angeles to Illinois?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Illinois (average of $77). Flying from Los Angeles to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $147). 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 8 airlines flying from Los Angeles to Illinois

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Illinois. 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 December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$130Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$179Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$200Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$218Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$221Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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