Los AngelesChicagoNonstop Flight TimeLAX–ORD
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) takes 3h 38m on average, covering about 1,741 miles. Across 19 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 25m and the slowest 4h 20m, with Delta Air Lines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 38m | 1,741 mi | Nonstop | 3h 25m | 3 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Los Angeles to Chicago
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines operate 21-22/day flights from LAX to ORD. Departures leave from Terminals 7 and 3 at LAX.
- First departure
- 00:13
- Last departure
- 23:30
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 23
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 9-10/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757 · Terminal 7 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
ORD to LAX flight time (9 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 19 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
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Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) takes 3h 38m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 3h 25m and the slowest 4h 20m.
How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?
Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) is about 1,741 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago?
Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD), with 21-22/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?
The LAX–ORD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Boeing 757.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Los Angeles
- BUR - BurbankBob Hope Airport · 18 mi from LAXFlights from BUR
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 36 mi from LAXFlights from SNA
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 47 mi from LAXFlights from ONT
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE