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$249+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Lake Charles (LCH)

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LCH
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Lake Charles

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$249
(American Airlines)
From Illinois to Lake Charles
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Lake Charles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Lake Charles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:17 pmORD - LCH
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/412:15 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Tue 9/305:40 pmMLI - LCH
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/46:00 amLCH - MLI
1 stop4h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/308:35 amMLI - LCH
2 stops8h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/42:15 pmLCH - MLI
2 stops8h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$294
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop7h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/296:06 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/13$354
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/297:10 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/36:06 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop16h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$437
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:10 amORD - LCH
2 stops14h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/42:15 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$443
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Mon 9/226:01 amEVV - LCH
1 stop5h 32mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/296:00 amLCH - EVV
1 stop6h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$531
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 12/2410:47 amMLI - LCH
2 stops32h 17mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/24:15 pmLCH - MLI
2 stops19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$583

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 September 15, 2025.
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ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

5:17 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Lake Charles

Tue 11/4

12:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$249

MolineLake Charles

MLI - LCH

MLILCH

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/30

5:40 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Lake Charles

Sat 10/4

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

$259

MolineLake Charles

MLI - LCH

MLILCH

Moline Quad-City

Tue 9/30

8:35 am-5:28 pm

2 stops8h 53m

Lake Charles

Sat 10/4

2:15 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops8h 28m

$294

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Lake Charles

Mon 9/29

6:06 pm-12:14 am

1 stop6h 08m

$354

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Lake Charles

Fri 10/3

6:06 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops18h 34m

$439

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

7:10 am-9:22 pm

2 stops14h 12m

Lake Charles

Tue 11/4

2:15 pm-9:17 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$443

EvansvilleLake Charles

EVV - LCH

EVVLCH

Evansville Dress Regional

Wed 3/11

6:50 am-11:34 am

1 stop4h 44m

Lake Charles

Sat 3/14

5:50 am-10:19 am

1 stop4h 29m

$542

MolineLake Charles

MLI - LCH

MLILCH

Moline Quad-City

Wed 12/24

10:47 am-7:04 pm

2 stops32h 17m

Lake Charles

Fri 1/2

4:15 pm-12:13 pm

2 stops19h 58m

$583

ChicagoLake Charles

ORD - LCH

ORDLCH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

10:35 am-5:28 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$375

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Deals found on 9/13

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Lake Charles from Illinois?

    For a flight from Illinois to Lake Charles, you will be flying into Lake Charles. Lake Charles (LCH) is just 6.1 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Airlines like American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Illinois to Lake Charles in about 6h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 53m. Airlines will cover a distance of 870 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Lake Charles?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Lake Charles, Evansville Dress Regional - Lake Charles or Moline Quad-City - Lake Charles when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Lake Charles.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Lake Charles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Lake Charles (average of $317). Flying from Illinois to Lake Charles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $417). 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 airline flying from Illinois to Lake Charles

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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