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Cheap flights from Lake Charles (LCH) to Chicago (CHI) from $318

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LCH — CHI
May 13 — May 201
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Cheap flight deals from Lake Charles to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lake Charles (LCH) to Chicago (CHI). 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 May 8, 2024.

Round-trip from

$223
From Lake Charles to Chicago (CHI)
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Lake Charles to Chicago?

Saturday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Lake Charles to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lake Charles to Chicago (LCH - CHI)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Lake Charles to Chicago at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Lake Charles to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Lake Charles and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've come across from Lake Charles to Chicago. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Sat 11/25:53 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/56:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$318
Wed 7/106:15 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/146:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$349
Sat 11/25:53 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/58:00 pmORD - LCH
2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$386
Tue 6/46:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$416
Wed 7/1012:30 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/146:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$423
Wed 6/126:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:45 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$431
Thu 6/136:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:45 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$437
Tue 6/412:30 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:20 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$454
Tue 6/46:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:20 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$455

Cheap American Airlines flights from Lake Charles to Chicago

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by American Airlines for the route between Lake Charles and Chicago. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced American Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Lake Charles to Chicago. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Wed 6/126:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/164:00 pmORD - LCH
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$363
Wed 6/126:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/1612:00 pmORD - LCH
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$447
Fri 7/266:25 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Thu 8/15:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop6h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/6$449

Cheap Lake Charles to Chicago flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Lake Charles to Chicago specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Lake Charles to Chicago in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 6/126:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/164:00 pmORD - LCH
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$363
Tue 6/46:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$416
Wed 6/126:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:45 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$431
Thu 6/136:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:45 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$437
Wed 6/126:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/1612:00 pmORD - LCH
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$447
Tue 6/412:30 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops19h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:20 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$454
Tue 6/46:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:20 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$455
Wed 6/126:05 pmLCH - ORD
2 stops17h 29mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:45 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$524
Wed 6/126:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/167:10 amORD - LCH
2 stops12h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$536

Lake Charles to Chicago 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Lake Charles and Chicago in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Lake Charles to Chicago in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 11/25:53 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/56:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$318
Wed 7/106:15 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/146:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$349
Wed 6/126:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/164:00 pmORD - LCH
1 stop6h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/8$363
Sat 11/25:53 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/58:00 pmORD - LCH
2 stops15h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$386
Tue 6/46:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/56:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$416
Wed 7/1012:30 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop7h 03mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/146:00 amORD - LCH
1 stop5h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/7$423
Wed 6/126:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:45 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$431
Thu 6/136:05 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/166:45 pmORD - LCH
2 stops17h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/8$437
Wed 6/126:23 pmLCH - ORD
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/1612:00 pmORD - LCH
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/7$447

Find flights from Lake Charles to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Lake Charles to Chicago 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

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Budget

$318 - $449

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Lake CharlesChicago O'Hare Intl

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Sat 11/2

1 stop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/5

1 stop5h 08m

$318

Lake CharlesChicago O'Hare Intl

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Wed 7/10

1 stop5h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/14

1 stop5h 26m

$349

Lake CharlesChicago O'Hare Intl

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Wed 6/12

1 stop5h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/16

1 stop6h 38m

$363

Lake CharlesChicago O'Hare Intl

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Sat 11/2

1 stop6h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/5

2 stops15h 08m

$386

Lake CharlesChicago O'Hare Intl

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Tue 6/4

1 stop6h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

1 stop5h 51m

$416

Lake CharlesChicago O'Hare Intl

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Wed 7/10

1 stop7h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/14

1 stop5h 26m

$423

Lake CharlesChicago O'Hare Intl

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Wed 6/12

1 stop6h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/16

2 stops17h 06m

$431

Lake CharlesChicago O'Hare Intl

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Wed 6/12

1 stop5h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/16

1 stop5h 53m

$447

Lake CharlesChicago O'Hare Intl

LCH - ORD

LCHORD

Lake Charles

Fri 7/26

1 stop5h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/1

1 stop6h 39m

$449

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Deals found on 5/6

When is the cheapest time to fly from Lake Charles to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Lake Charles to Chicago. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Lake Charles to Chicago flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Lake Charles to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Lake Charles to Chicago is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $398. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Lake Charles to Chicago (average of $244). Flying from Lake Charles to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $348). 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.

January

$248

February

$244

March

$280

April

$258

May

$278

June

$348

July

$330

August

$274

September

$258

October

$248

November

$270

December

$248

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated May 8, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Lake Charles to Chicago, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

American Airlines
7.3
Good
14,677 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,043 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

The staff were pleasant. There was no food or entertainment.

Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from Lake Charles to Chicago, you will be flying from Lake Charles. Lake Charles (LCH) is just 6.1 mi from the center of the city. Lake Charles is the only Lake Charles airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. 1 airline has flights to Chicago from Lake Charles on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Lake Charles to Chicago for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Lake Charles to Chicago for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $318, but on average you can expect to pay $446.

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

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($318), and American Airlines ($363) offers the cheapest pricing from Lake Charles to Chicago.

  • What does LCH to ORD mean?

    LCH and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LCH to ORD refers to a flight route from Lake Charles Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lake Charles to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Lake Charles to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Lake Charles to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Lake Charles to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Lake Charles to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Lake Charles to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Lake Charles to Chicago?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Lake Charles to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Lake Charles to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The Lake Charles to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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Top airline flying from Lake Charles to Chicago

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American AirlinesCheapest$314Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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