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Los Angeles to Chicago: flight time and arrival time
Now in Los Angeles
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Now in Chicago
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Nonstop flight: about 4h · 1,742 miles · Chicago is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles
What time will you land?
If you take off from Los Angeles at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Chicago, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 4 hours:
| Leave Los Angeles | Arrive Chicago |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 12 PM |
| 9 AM | 3 PM |
| 12 PM | 6 PM |
| 3 PM | 9 PM |
| 6 PM | 12 AM +1 day |
| 9 PM | 3 AM +1 day |
| 11:30 PM | 5:30 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 Los Angeles to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Chicago takes about 4 hours. The route covers roughly 1,742 miles (2,803 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave Los Angeles at 6 PM, what time will I land in Chicago?
On a nonstop flight of about 4 hours, leaving Los Angeles at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Chicago at about 12 AM the next day local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Chicago?
Chicago is currently 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.