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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 3/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — LCH
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Fri 3/13
Fri 3/20
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 February 11, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/244:49 pm
ORD
-
LCH
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 2/286:42 pm
LCH
-
ORD
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/9$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/215:00 am
ORD
-
LCH
1 stop6h 47m
American Airlines
Tue 2/246:42 pm
LCH
-
ORD
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/7$309
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/175:48 am
ORD
-
LCH
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Sat 4/189:30 am
LCH
-
ORD
1 stop5h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/144:49 pm
ORD
-
LCH
1 stop6h 08m
American Airlines
Mon 2/166:42 pm
LCH
-
ORD
1 stop4h 54m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$408
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/165:48 am
ORD
-
LCH
1 stop7h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 4/202:00 pm
LCH
-
ORD
2 stops16h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8$472
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/126:10 am
ORD
-
LCH
1 stop5h 29m
American Airlines
Sun 3/156:27 pm
LCH
-
ORD
1 stop5h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/10$484
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/216:00 pm
ORD
-
LCH
2 stops21h 37m
United Airlines
Tue 2/244:20 pm
LCH
-
ORD
1 stop6h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$509

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$279
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$219
(American Airlines)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Lake Charles 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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Lake Charles that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Lake Charles

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Price

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

4:49 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Lake Charles

Sat 2/28

6:42 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$279

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

5:00 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 47m

Lake Charles

Tue 2/24

6:42 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$309

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

5:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 12m

Lake Charles

Wed 2/25

6:42 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$309

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/17

7:30 am-1:03 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Lake Charles

Sat 4/18

9:30 am-5:05 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$339

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

5:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop6h 00m

Lake Charles

Mon 4/20

6:35 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$339

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

5:48 am-1:03 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Lake Charles

Mon 4/20

2:00 pm-6:20 am

2 stops16h 20m

$472

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

6:10 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 29m

Lake Charles

Sun 3/15

6:27 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$484

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/15

6:10 am-11:39 am

1 stop5h 29m

$219

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

5:35 am-11:47 am

1 stop6h 12m

$265

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

2:58 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$367

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Deals found on 2/9

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Lake Charles

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 Lake Charles in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Lake Charles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 Chicago-Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lake Charles (average of $199). Flying from Chicago to Lake Charles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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 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 February 11, 2026.
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
11,262 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,262 reviews
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,262 reviews

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.5

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Susie,Jan 2026

CLT - TPA

This flight was delayed 3 or 4 times. We had boarded the plane, sat on plane for a good 30 minutes, then we had to board the aircraft, walk to a different gate, wait and then board another aircraft. We arrived in Tampa 4 hours later than the original booking. I feel there should have been some sort of compensation especially for the advantage members.

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 1 airline.

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

    A quick flight from Chicago to Lake Charles can take about 5h 33m. American Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $339. Chicago and Lake Charles are separated by a distance of 870 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Lake Charles round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Lake Charles round-trip from $248.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Lake Charles?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Lake Charles (average of $199). Flying from Chicago to Lake Charles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $548). 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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American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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