Ride the breeze from the City of Angels to the Windy City! Book a Southwest Airlines flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport and enjoy everything that’s available in the City of the Big Shoulders. Find a flight that suits your schedule no matter why you’re visiting. If your trip dates are flexible, explore flights with our Low Fare Calendar to see the lowest fares available. Discover all that Southwest Vacations® has to offer, including flights and hotels, rental cars, and more.
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Los Angeles (LAX), CA to Chicago (O'Hare), IL
*Restrictions and exclusions apply. Seats and dates are limited. Select markets. 21 travel days available.
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Departing from: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Arriving at: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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View our interactive mapFrom world-class playhouses to famous music venues, museums, art galleries, and more, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while visiting Chicago. Since it’s a city of neighborhoods, you can find the unique flavor of a variety of cultures and ethnicities easily. Within a mile radius, you can find traditional soul food, tacos from multiple regions of Mexico, heartwarming pho, and Little India’s host of dining delights, all thanks to the diverse population of the city.
For history buffs, the Field Museum offers a great opportunity to explore the natural history of the U.S. as well as the Midwest. Its history dates back to the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, which saw the invention of the Ferris wheel. The Field Museum became the home of the many collections from the exposition, like anthropological artifacts and geological specimens. Today the museum may be best known for its famous dinosaur SUE, the biggest and most complete Tyrannosaurus rex ever discovered, as well as displays of Egyptian mummies and the man-eating lions of Tsavo. The Field Museum is a gem of Chicago with many other world-renown collections of 40 million objects.
Chicago is also home to a wealth of public parks, ranging in size from expansive, like Millennium Park downtown, to small neighborhood parks. Many of the parks in the city are connected by a boulevard system, which is part of the National Register of Historic Places. This system connects the neighborhoods of Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Englewood, Back of the Yards, Lawndale, and Bronzeville. Hop on a bike-share bicycle or take a car ride to travel the boulevards and see these west-side neighborhoods and the beautiful parks and features along the way, including the Garfield Park Conservatory. As one of the largest greenhouse conservatories in the U.S., it spans about 4.5 acres inside and out. Stop by in the wintertime to cure your winter blues among the warmth of the greenhouse and beautiful foliage.
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Learn more.
Customers flying with a pet are subject to a pet fare. To learn more about traveling with your furry friend, explore the Southwest® pet policy.
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to fly unaccompanied on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Learn more.
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At Southwest, we know it takes more than great deals on Chicago (O'Hare) airfares and convenient scheduling options to make your trip memorable. So from booking to boarding, we offer services and features designed to make your travel from Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (O'Hare) the best it can be. Learn more about the Southwest® travel experience before you book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Flying with Southwest is simple and fun, no matter which of our dozens of exciting destinations you choose. When you search for your next flight to Chicago (O'Hare), know that you won’t be surprised at checkout. Low fares and no hidden fees. That's Transfarency®. And as always, two bags fly free®1. Want the latest news, information, and promotional offers from Southwest? Sign up to receive email from us. Looking for tours, activities, and more hidden gems to add to your Chicago (O'Hare) adventure? Explore getaways with Southwest®. Book your flight today and know that you'll earn Rapid Rewards® points when you fly.
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