Flights from New York to Chicago
This city pair covers the JFK, EWR, LGA airports to ORD, MDW — roughly 1,188 km and about 2 hours in the air, 6 nonstop carriers on these airports. Compare every airport pair below.
Searching flights from New York to Chicago? The route covers roughly 1,188 km and typically takes about 2 hours in the air, with nonstop services recorded on this pair. New York departure airports: JFK, EWR, LGA; arrival: ORD, MDW. Compare every option below and book with the provider offering your price.
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Airports on this route
Flights from New York depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), La Guardia Airport (LGA) — the city search covers all of them, and low-cost carriers often use the secondary airports with the lowest fares.
You will land at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Comparing arrival airports matters as much as comparing airlines — the difference in ground transport can exceed the fare difference..
Airlines with nonstop service on this route
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines are recorded with nonstop service between these airports in our reference schedule data.
Route and airline facts are compiled from the OpenFlights route database (ODbL 1.0), a scheduled-service snapshot. Schedules change: the live search always shows current availability.
Direct vs connecting options
At 1,188 km this is a short-haul trip: frequent same-day options and, on the busiest pairs, departures every hour or better in peak season.
Low-cost carriers compete hard at this distance — compare totals with bags included, since baggage fees move the ranking.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?
Flight time is typically around 2 hours in the air.
What is the distance from New York to Chicago?
The great-circle distance is roughly 1,188 km (738 miles).
Are there direct flights from New York to Chicago?
Yes — American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways and others fly this pair nonstop in the reference schedule data. Schedules change seasonally, so the live search confirms today's options.
Which airports can I use in Chicago?
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Searching by city covers all of them at once.
How do I get the best price on this route?
Compare midweek dates, check nearby departure airports, and book international trips a few months ahead. The search above shows current fares from our booking partners.
How far in advance should I book flights from New York to Chicago?
short-haul fares like this move fast in both directions — booking one to three weeks ahead is the usual sweet spot, and same-day walk-up fares are the worst case. These are booking windows, not rules — fares change constantly, so compare dates in the search above and book when the total, bags included, is right.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago?
The cheapest month depends on the demand calendar at Chicago — school holidays, the Christmas–New Year peak and major local events price highest, and shoulder-season months between them price lowest. Rather than trusting a generic answer, open the fare calendar on the search above: it shows real prices for every date this month and next, so the cheap windows are visible immediately.
What day of the week is cheapest to fly from New York to Chicago?
Midweek departures — Tuesday to Thursday — commonly price below Friday–Sunday on routes like New York → Chicago, because leisure demand concentrates at the weekend. The pattern is not guaranteed on every date, so compare a midweek date against your first-choice day in the search above before locking in.
How do I get from ORD airport to Chicago?
Blue Line 24h. The Kennedy at peak hour argues for the train. FlyraGo’s Chicago airport transfer guide compares fixed-price cars, taxis and public transport for this airport.
Do I need a visa to fly from New York to Chicago?
It depends on your nationality, not on the route — two travellers on the same New York → Chicago flight can face completely different entry rules. Check the destination country’s official immigration site or your foreign-ministry travel advice for your passport, and do it before booking: some destinations require a visa obtained in advance, others issue visas or waivers on arrival.
How many bags can I take on flights from New York to Chicago?
Whatever the fare you buy includes — baggage is set by the carrier and fare class, not the route, and the carriers on this pair (American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines and others) price bags very differently. Low-cost fares usually include cabin bags only and charge per checked bag; full-service fares typically include at least one. Compare totals with your bags added, because a dearer fare with bags included is often cheaper overall.
Where can I store luggage in Chicago?
Chicago has a left-luggage network — the L platforms are stair-heavy — storage at Union Station enables the architecture cruise between trains FlyraGo’s Chicago luggage storage page lists the network, with flat daily rates you can book before you fly.