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$239+ 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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LFT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lafayette

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 December 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/204:46 pmORD - LFT
1 stop6h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/297:00 amLFT - ORD
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$407
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/234:00 pmORD - LFT
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/272:15 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop7h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Fri 12/197:36 amORD - LFT
1 stop7h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/213:57 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$517
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/305:03 pmORD - LFT
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/35:15 amLFT - ORD
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$543
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Wed 12/314:05 pmORD - LFT
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/45:26 amLFT - ORD
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$584
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/209:27 pmORD - LFT
2 stops15h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/294:06 pmLFT - ORD
1 stop6h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$675
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Sun 12/218:54 amORD - LFT
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/244:06 pmLFT - ORD
2 stops17h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$736
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amMDW - LFT
1 stop5h 09mDelta
Sun 1/45:29 pmLFT - MDW
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Deal found 12/15$888

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$239
(Delta)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$393
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From Chicago (CHI) to Lafayette Regional
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($81 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Lafayette that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Lafayette

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Price

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

5:30 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 1/21

2:32 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$239

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

12:45 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop6h 41m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

11:56 am-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 2/17

6:27 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/23

5:30 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 2/6

5:17 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop6h 39m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

3:21 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 1/23

6:33 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/6

5:30 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 11m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 3/14

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

ORD - LFT

ORDLFT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

9:43 am-2:18 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-1:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/16

11:21 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 1/23

11:21 am-5:29 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/6

11:21 am-4:35 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Lafayette Regional

Sat 3/14

4:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$269

ChicagoLafayette

MDW - LFT

MDWLFT

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Lafayette Regional

Fri 2/6

5:17 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$269

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Lafayette

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Lafayette in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lafayette flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Lafayette flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Lafayette flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Lafayette flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Lafayette flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Lafayette

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Lafayette from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lafayette (average of $199). Flying from Chicago to Lafayette in February is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 December 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sunderesh,Dec 2025

AUS - EWR

Smooth flight from Austin to Newark. The crew was friendly.

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 5h 11m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $239. Chicago and Lafayette are separated by a distance of 844 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $248. American Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lafayette (average of $199). Flying from Chicago to Lafayette in February is currently the most expensive (average of $397). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$199Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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