Flying from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Chicago: what you need to know
Chicago and Lafayette (where Lafayette Regional Airport is located) share the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from LFT to Chicago.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You won't need a visa or passport to fly within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Add them to your packing list after booking your flight tickets from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chicago.
LFT is about 5 kilometres from central Lafayette. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 8 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 53 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near LFT. Whether you have an early flight from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chicago or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to Chicago
C$367 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chicago. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$422. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from LFT to Chicago. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a ticket from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chicago.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 54 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Central Chicago is approximately 19 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). As soon as your flight from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chicago has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 21 minutes.
The trip will take roughly 46 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from LFT to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month for flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chicago. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Chicago in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chicago in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from LFT to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Chicago right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Lafayette Regional Airport to Chicago:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are top attractions which should be on any good Chicago itinerary.
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