Distance From Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, LAX - ORD Distance

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is 1742 miles or 2802 kilometers or 1512 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles ( United States ) to Chicago ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Chicago takes around 4 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles, United States to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago, United States is 4 hours 0 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LAX - ORD

Kilometers		2802 km
Statute Miles		1742 miles
Nautical Miles		1512 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 0 minutes

Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Flight Route Map - LAX to ORD Flight Path

Location of Los Angeles International Airport & Chicago O'Hare International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Los Angeles to Chicago nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Los Angeles, United States and Chicago, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAX - ORD

Time difference between Los Angeles (United States) and Chicago (United States) is 2 Hours.
Chicago time is 2 Hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Location	Local Time
Los Angeles (United States)	2026-10-17, 14:11:35 PDT
Chicago (United States)	2026-10-17, 16:11:35 CDT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX) Los Angeles, United States

Destination

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD / KORD) Chicago, United States