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$219+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Lake Charles (LCH)

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LCH
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Lake Charles

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/285:21 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:07 amLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/289:23 pmORD - LCH
1 stop24h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/74:12 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops17h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$594
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/73:53 pmORD - LCH
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/94:15 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$789

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Lake Charles (LCH). 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 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(American Airlines)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Lake Charles that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Lake Charles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

2:12 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Lake Charles

Sat 1/24

7:30 am-12:57 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$319

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

5:10 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 49m

Lake Charles

Sat 1/24

2:52 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$319

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/24

3:53 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Lake Charles

Sun 1/25

4:12 pm-7:47 am

1 stop15h 35m

$354

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/28

5:21 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 20m

Lake Charles

Wed 1/7

6:07 am-1:55 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$484

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/28

9:23 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop24h 01m

Lake Charles

Wed 1/7

4:12 pm-9:19 am

2 stops17h 07m

$594

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

5:21 am-11:46 am

1 stop6h 25m

$219

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/4

5:21 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 20m

$219

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/30

2:17 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$231

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/23

4:00 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$231

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

4:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$373

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Lake Charles in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Lake Charles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles. Reviews last updated December 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with American Airlines from Chicago to Lake Charles 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.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews

Boarding

7.5

Crew

8.0

Food

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Monica,Nov 2025

JAC - DFW

At least there was an option of entertainment on this flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Lake Charles. 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 Lake Charles from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Lake Charles from Chicago, you will be flying to Lake Charles, which is the city’s only airport. Lake Charles (LCH) is located 6.1 mi from the center of Lake Charles. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Lake Charles per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    A quick flight from Chicago to Lake Charles can take about 5h 49m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $319. Chicago and Lake Charles are separated by a distance of 870 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Lake Charles round-trip from $248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Lake Charles?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Lake Charles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Lake Charles

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Lake Charles. 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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