Los Angeles to Chicago flights – the most comfortable way to fly

3 airlines fly nonstop between Los Angeles and Chicago, about 63 flights a week. The flight takes 4h 05m and covers 2,802 km. The most comfortable economy seat is on American Airlines's Airbus A321neo. There's no lie-flat business class on this route.

Flight time4h 05m
Distance2,802 km
Nonstop flights / week63

Most comfortable economy

American Airlines · Airbus A321neo
Economy · 3-3
5.3Okay
  • 31″ legroom
  • 18.0″ wide seat
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power

Most comfortable business

United · Airbus A320
Recliner (domestic first) · 2-2
7.4Very comfortable
  • 38″ legroom
  • 21.0″ wide seat
  • No middle seats
  • Cabin altitude 8,000 ft
  • Wi-Fi

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Chicago

FlightDepartsDurationAircraftEconomyBusinessDays
United UA7796
LAX → ORD
07:40 4h 05m A320
Narrow-body
4.8Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
American Airlines AA7525
LAX → ORD
07:55 4h 05m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL5034
LAX → ORD
08:15 4h 05m 737-800
Narrow-body
3.8Cramped 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
United UA4398
LAX → ORD
12:50 4h 05m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
American Airlines AA4186
LAX → ORD
13:05 4h 05m 737 MAX 8
Narrow-body
4.5Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL6688
LAX → ORD
13:25 4h 05m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
United UA759
LAX → ORD
18:00 4h 05m 737 MAX 8
Narrow-body
4.5Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
American Airlines AA1087
LAX → ORD
18:15 4h 05m 737 MAX 8
Narrow-body
4.5Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS
Delta DL2567
LAX → ORD
18:35 4h 05m A321neo
Narrow-body
5.3Okay 7.4Very comfortable MTWTFSS

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Chicago?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes about 4 h 5 min and covers 2,802 km.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Chicago?

American Airlines, Delta, and United fly nonstop, with about 63 flights a week.

What is the most comfortable economy seat from Los Angeles to Chicago?

American Airlines on the Airbus A321neo: 3-3 layout, 31″ legroom and 18.0″ wide seats – comfort score 5.3/10 (okay).

Is there lie-flat business class from Los Angeles to Chicago?

No – business class on this route is recliner (domestic first) (2-2). The best is United on the Airbus A320, comfort score 7.4/10.

Can I fly with my dog from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Yes – American Airlines, Delta, and United take small dogs in the cabin (usually up to 9 kg including the bag).

Is business class worth it from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Business is a wide recliner with more legroom for about 272% more than economy on United – SkyBuddy's upgrade score: 1.3/10 (not worth it).

Which aircraft fly from Los Angeles to Chicago?

Airbus A320, Airbus A321neo, Boeing 737-800, and Boeing 737 MAX 8.

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