Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,741 miles (2,802 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 91 ways to fly it with one stop, through Des Moines, Omaha and Montrose and more.
How many miles LAX to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from LAX to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book LAX to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
LAX to ORD with one stop
91 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Des Moines (DSM)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Omaha (OMA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Montrose (MTJ)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
+3 - Via Aspen (ASE)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Vail (EGE)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Palm Springs (PSP)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Hayden (HDN)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Santa Fe (SAF)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Madison (MSN)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via San Diego (SAN)United Airlines the whole way
LAX to ORD: common questions
How many miles does LAX to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Air Canada Aeroplan (12,500) and Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Frontier Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is Los Angeles from Chicago by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and Chicago (ORD) are 1,741 miles (2,802 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to ORD award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Des Moines (DSM), Omaha (OMA), Montrose (MTJ), Denver (DEN) and Las Vegas (LAS). On 73 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Des Moines.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.