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$249+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lafayette (LFT)

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LFT
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lafayette

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Lafayette (LFT). 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$249
(Delta)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$374
From Chicago (CHI) to Lafayette Regional
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Lafayette
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lafayette. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/19:39 amORD - LFT
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Sat 11/810:32 amLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 9/11$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/247:20 amORD - LFT
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Wed 10/15:39 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/10$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/2410:35 amMDW - LFT
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Wed 10/13:30 pmLFT - MDW
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 9/10$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/245:30 amORD - LFT
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Tue 9/306:05 amLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 9/10$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 9/246:00 amMDW - LFT
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Mon 9/293:30 pmLFT - MDW
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 9/10$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Fri 9/2612:45 pmORD - LFT
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/302:05 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$273
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/247:00 amORD - LFT
1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/285:15 amLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/9$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/239:50 amORD - LFT
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Fri 10/35:39 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 15mDelta
Deal found 9/10$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 11/14:23 pmMDW - LFT
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Sat 11/83:31 pmLFT - MDW
1 stop6h 43mDelta
Deal found 9/11$279
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/237:20 amORD - LFT
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Tue 9/305:39 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 35mDelta
Deal found 9/10$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Tue 9/2310:35 amMDW - LFT
1 stop6h 24mDelta
Tue 9/303:30 pmLFT - MDW
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Deal found 9/10$284
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 9/207:20 amORD - LFT
1 stop7h 22mDelta
Tue 9/236:05 amLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 56mDelta
Deal found 9/10$309

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Lafayette 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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Lafayette

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Price

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

5:20 am-9:52 am

1 stop4h 32m

Lafayette Regional

Mon 11/10

5:25 pm-12:01 am

1 stop6h 36m

$249

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

1:26 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 33m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 11/8

10:32 am-2:58 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$249

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

9:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 10/3

5:39 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$254

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

5:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 00m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 10/3

5:39 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$254

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/24

10:35 am-2:50 pm

1 stop4h 15m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 10/1

3:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$254

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/27

4:25 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 10/1

3:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$254

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

5:30 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 00m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 9/27

3:22 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$259

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/27

4:25 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop4h 37m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 9/30

3:30 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$259

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 9/27

3:22 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$259

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

12:45 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 00m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 9/30

2:05 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$273

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lafayette

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Lafayette

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Chicago to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Lafayette

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lafayette. 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 Lafayette. Reviews last updated September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Lafayette to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Lafayette. 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 into for flights to Lafayette from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Lafayette from Chicago, you will be flying to Lafayette Regional, which is the city’s only airport. Lafayette Regional (LFT) is located 2.3 mi from the center of Lafayette. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Lafayette Regional per day from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Lafayette?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Lafayette can take about 4h 32m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. Chicago and Lafayette are separated by a distance of 844 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $199, American Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Lafayette and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as $283. American Airlines is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Lafayette one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Lafayette are Delta ($375), American Airlines ($515), and United Airlines ($590).

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Lafayette?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Lafayette 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 Chicago to Lafayette?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lafayette (average of $323). Flying from Chicago to Lafayette in March is currently the most expensive (average of $436). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Lafayette

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Lafayette. 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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