Los AngelesChicagoFlight TimeLAX–ORD
Los Angeles (Los Angeles International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD) takes 3h 33m on average, covering about 1,949 miles. Across 17 flights we tracked, the fastest was 3h 25m and the slowest 3h 54m, with American Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3h 33m | 1,949 mi | 3h 25m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for LAX to ORD
Our current provider sample includes 22-23/day from LAX to ORD across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 7, 3.
- First departure
- 00:13
- Last departure
- 23:30
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 23
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 9-10/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 757, Boeing 737 · Terminal 7 · Seat map | 00:13 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
ORD to LAX flight time (5 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 17 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-05 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from LAX to ORD?
The LAX to ORD flight takes 3h 33m on average based on 17 tracked flights.
How far is LAX from ORD?
LAX to ORD is about 1,949 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from LAX to ORD?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines fly the LAX to ORD route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from LAX to ORD?
Aircraft observed on LAX to ORD include Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800.