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Route Reference

Los Angeles to Chicago

LAX
Los Angeles
ORD
Chicago
Distance2,802 km / 1,741 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 3.3 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago

Airlines Based in United States or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*LAXORD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair LAXORD tells you the flight departs Los Angeles and arrives in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Los Angeles from Chicago?

Los Angeles (LAX) is approximately 2,802 km (1,741 miles) from Chicago (ORD).

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

A nonstop flight from LAX to ORD takes roughly 3.3 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?

Los Angeles is on America/Los_Angeles and Chicago is on America/Chicago — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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