Los Angeles from Chicago, Nov 14–21: round trip from $242
A round trip from Chicago to Los Angeles costs $242 per person ($484 for two) for Nov 14–21, 2026, 7 nights, on a United nonstop from O'Hare. Expect highs of 67–76°F and lows near 50°F. The best-value stay, Melrose Luxe Retreat ENTIRE HOME just yours near The Grove, is $990 for the week.
The flight
$242 per person, round trip
$484 for two, taxes and fees included · United · nonstop · 4h 44m
Out Sat, Nov 14, 8:45 AM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:29 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $242 | nonstop | 4h 44m |
| American | $242 | nonstop | 4h 45m |
| Delta | $242 | nonstop | 4h 30m |
Prices checked Oct 11, 2026, 8:07 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $484 |
| Melrose Luxe Retreat ENTIRE HOME just yours near The Grove, 7 nights | $990 |
| Trip total for two | $1,474 |
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Why go now
$242 per person, or $484 for two, gets you a nonstop round trip from O'Hare to LAX for a full week, Nov 14–21, 2026. When we checked, United, American and Delta all showed the same $242 fare, so you can pick by schedule. United leaves at 8:45 AM and lands at 11:29 AM, which leaves you most of Saturday on the ground. In mid-November, Los Angeles has highs of 67–76°F and lows near 50°F. The first few days lean clear and the rest lean overcast. Seven nights gives you time for the beach, the museums, a studio tour and a day at Disneyland without rushing any of it. Prices are all-in as we found them and they can change, so check the live fare before you commit.
The kind of trip this is
A city-and-beach week with plenty of room for food and a theme park day. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who want to mix museums and taco stands with an afternoon biking along the ocean. The pace is easy. With seven nights you can make one or two big plans a day and still have slack for traffic and long lunches.
Weather in Los Angeles, Nov 14–21
Typical highs 67–76°F, lows near 50°F this time of year
| Day | Typical high | Typical low | Typical weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | 76 °F | 57 °F | Clear |
| Sun, Nov 15 | 71 °F | 53 °F | Clear |
| Mon, Nov 16 | 69 °F | 50 °F | Clear |
| Tue, Nov 17 | 70 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Wed, Nov 18 | 67 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Thu, Nov 19 | 68 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
| Fri, Nov 20 | 71 °F | 46 °F | Overcast |
| Sat, Nov 21 | 76 °F | 49 °F | Overcast |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com · averages, not a forecast
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Melrose Luxe Retreat ENTIRE HOME just yours near The Grove is the best-value pick: $990 for the 7 nights ($141 a night), rated 7.5 from 133 reviews. It's in Hollywood, a handy base for the Walk of Fame and studio tours. Comfortable ENTIRE HOMES LA Haven near Great Dining & Nightlife is the top-rated option at 7.8 from 114 reviews. It costs $1,241 for the stay ($177 a night) for a one-bedroom family apartment in Koreatown. Cozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown is the budget choice at $441 for the stay ($63 a night), rated 7.3 from 222 reviews. It's in South Los Angeles, close to Downtown LA for the Arts District and Grand Central Market. All three are room only with free cancellation.
Melrose Luxe Retreat ENTIRE HOME just yours near The Grove
$990 for 7 nights, two guests · $141 a night
See roomsComfortable ENTIRE HOMES LA Haven near Great Dining & Nightlife
$1,241 for 7 nights, two guests · $177 a night
See roomsCozy LA Retreat Near USC Steps to Koreatown & Downtown
$441 for 7 nights, two guests · $63 a night
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Where in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica: Beach, pier and walkable streets without a car for a day or two.
- West Hollywood / Beverly Hills: Design hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and Rodeo Drive.
- Hollywood: Walk of Fame, studio tours and mid-range hotels.
- Downtown LA: Arts District, Broad museum and Grand Central Market.
- Anaheim: Base for Disneyland Resort.
What to do in Los Angeles
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier down to Venice Beach.
- Hike up to the Griffith Observatory for the view of the Hollywood sign.
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank.
- Spend a full day at Disneyland in Anaheim.
- Visit the Getty Center for the art and the hilltop setting.
- Eat your way through Grand Central Market and the taco stands of Boyle Heights.
Also worth it
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Eat at Grand Central Market and the taco stands of Boyle Heights
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Chicago | Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), Chicago Midway International (MDW) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 4h 44m nonstop |
| Distance | 1,742 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 7 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $484 |
| Hotel, 7 nights (Melrose Luxe Retreat ENTIRE HOME just yours near The Grove) | $990 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 7 days for two | $1,820 |
| Total for two | $3,294 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Chicago to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $242 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $242 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 2 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed for this domestic trip, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Chicago. The nonstop covers 1,742 miles in 4h 44m.
- All three stays are room only with free cancellation.
- Fares and hotel prices are all-in, with taxes and fees, as we found them. They can change before you book.
- Our rough budget for two is $3,294: $484 for flights, $990 for the best-value stay and $1,820 for spending ($130 per person a day).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$242 per person round trip, $484 for two, all-in when we checked. United's nonstop leaves O'Hare at 8:45 AM on Saturday, Nov 14 and lands at LAX at 11:29 AM.
Are there other flight times at that price?
Yes. American leaves at 8:52 AM and lands at 11:37 AM. Delta leaves at 4:30 PM and lands at 7:00 PM, a 4h 30m flight. All three were nonstop and $242 per person.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so a passport isn't required, and you'll pay in US dollars the whole time.
What's the weather like?
Highs run 67–76°F with lows near 50°F. The first few days lean clear and the rest of the week leans overcast. Pack layers for the cooler evenings.
Is 7 nights enough?
It's enough for a beach day in Santa Monica, a day at Disneyland in Anaheim, the Getty Center, a studio tour and a couple of food days, with room to spare.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our estimate is $3,294 for two: $484 for flights, $990 for Melrose Luxe Retreat ENTIRE HOME just yours near The Grove, and $1,820 for spending. On the budget stay at $441, the total comes down.
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