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Chicago to Los Angeles: flight time and arrival time
Now in Chicago
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Now in Los Angeles
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Nonstop flight: about 4h 30m · 1,742 miles · Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago
What time will you land?
If you take off from Chicago at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Los Angeles, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes:
| Leave Chicago | Arrive Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 8:30 AM |
| 9 AM | 11:30 AM |
| 12 PM | 2:30 PM |
| 3 PM | 5:30 PM |
| 6 PM | 8:30 PM |
| 9 PM | 11:30 PM |
| 11:30 PM | 2 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
With only 2 hours of time difference, jet lag on this route is usually mild. Mostly it's the flight itself that tires you out.
Questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to Los Angeles takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. The route covers roughly 1,742 miles (2,803 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave Chicago at 6 PM, what time will I land in Los Angeles?
On a nonstop flight of about 4 hours 30 minutes, leaving Chicago at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Los Angeles at about 8:30 PM local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is currently 2 hours behind Chicago.