Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 1,741
miles
2,802
kilometers
1,513
nautical miles

🕐 3h 49m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (62°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
1,741 2,786
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
1,741 2,786
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
1,741 2,612
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
1,741 2,612
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
1,741 3,482
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
1,741 2,612
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Los Angeles and Chicago earns you 3,482 base miles - that's 14% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LAX to ORD route connects Los Angeles, United States with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 1,741 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a NE bearing of 62° from Los Angeles. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 1,741 miles (2,802 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LAX to ORD typically take around 3h 49m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 1,741 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.