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Flights from Lafayette to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Lafayette to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Houston, about 4h 51m door to door (13 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 4h 51m
LFTCHIDFW

Lafayette to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey4h 51mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Houston

Best ways to fly from Lafayette to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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LFT Dallas (DFW) CHI
Leg 1: Envoy Air · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sun17:45 LFT19:02 DFW1h 28m connection20:30 DFW22:36 CHIEnvoy Air
6 connections a week One airline, one ticket Fastest 4h 51m
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LFT Houston (IAH) CHI
Leg 1: GoJet Airlines, CommutAir, Mesa Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Sat12:00 LFT12:47 IAH2h 13m connection15:00 IAH17:18 CHIGoJet Airlines + American Airlines
7 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 5h 18m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
1,354 km841 miles
Journey time
4h 51mon current schedules
Time difference
NoneChicago vs Lafayette
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
LFT → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Lafayette to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Lafayette to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas and Houston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Lafayette to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 4h 51m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,354 km.
Where do you change planes between Lafayette and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW) and Houston (IAH). Envoy Air flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Lafayette and Chicago?
Lafayette: Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

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