Meeting halfway · nonstop for both
Where to meet halfway between Chicago and Los Angeles
Denver, CO is the shortest trip for both of you: 2h4m from Chicago and 1h48m from Los Angeles, nonstop, with flights every day from each.
Chicago and Los Angeles are about 1,740 miles apart. Denver is also the closest to the halfway point on the map.
The 10 shortest trips for both
| Destination | From ORD | From LAX |
|---|---|---|
| DEN Denver | 2h4m137/wk | 1h48m154/wk |
| OKC Oklahoma City | 1h42m55/wk | 2h24m14/wk |
| SAT San Antonio | 2h22m41/wk | 2h25m34/wk |
| ASE Aspen | 2h29m8/wk | 1h40m21/wk |
| TUL Tulsa | 1h27m54/wk | 2h32m7/wk |
| AUS Austin | 2h19m63/wk | 2h33m90/wk |
| SAF Santa Fe | 2h33m7/wk | 1h33m7/wk |
| ABQ Albuquerque | 2h35m22/wk | 1h32m51/wk |
| OMA Omaha | 1h5m70/wk | 2h36m14/wk |
| DFW Dallas-Fort Worth | 2h160/wk | 2h40m133/wk |
Each cell is the usual flight time and the flights a week from that city. Tap one for airlines, days and times.
Or one of you makes the whole trip: Chicago to Los Angeles is nonstop, 3h55m, 167 flights a week.
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Route data from observed flight departures, latest sample 2026-11-01. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.