Journey information
Overview: New York, NY to Chicago, IL flight
Flights from New York, NY to Chicago, IL depart on average 49 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $47 (€38) if you book in advance.
There are 27 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:06, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 712 miles (1146 km) distance in 2h 21m. May is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 712 miles (1146 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $47 (€38) |
Flights per day 49 |
Direct flights 27 |
Fastest flight 2h 21m |
Cheapest month May |
First flight 12:06 AM |
Last flight 11:56 PM |
The cheapest and fastest flights from New York, NY to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$305
Average price
$536
Fastest journey
2 h 28 m
Average duration
2 h 35 m
Flights per day
79
Distance
1146 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Chicago, IL will cost around $536 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $305.
Of the 79 flights that leave New York, NY for Chicago, IL onThu, Apr 02, 47 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct flights cover the 1146 km distance in an average of 2 h 35 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 28 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the longest flights will take 2 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA19367:10 AM2h47Newark Liberty International Airport8:57 AMO'Hare International Airport$3051One-way0 transfers
AA28199:00 AM2h57John F. Kennedy International Airport10:57 AMO'Hare International Airport$3051One-way0 transfers
AA14136:38 AM2h52LaGuardia Airport8:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$3051One-way0 transfers
AA28002:15 PM2h54LaGuardia Airport4:09 PMO'Hare International Airport$3051One-way0 transfers
AA15104:30 PM2h54LaGuardia Airport6:24 PMO'Hare International Airport$3051One-way0 transfers
NK10810:54 PM2h28Newark Liberty International Airport12:22 AMO'Hare International Airport$3951One-way0 transfers
NK9336:30 AM2h31LaGuardia Airport8:01 AMO'Hare International Airport$4071One-way0 transfers
UA2117:10 AM2h39LaGuardia Airport8:49 AMO'Hare International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
UA4678:05 AM2h39LaGuardia Airport9:44 AMO'Hare International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
UA23896:10 AM2h39LaGuardia Airport7:49 AMO'Hare International Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 1.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $47, and a train costs an average of $155.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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$177 Average price Cheapest | $302 Average price | $202 Average price |
8h 25m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 24m Average total duration 11h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 28m Average total duration 20h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.4 - 6.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
New York, NY to Chicago, IL flight times
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Chicago, IL flights for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA657 | 10:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h43 | 12:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA6128 · UA6232 · UA609 | 10:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h33 | 4:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6128 · UA641 · UA1732 | 10:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 9h29 | 7:29 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6128 · UA1775 | 10:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h38 | 2:38 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2389 | 10:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h39 | 12:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1366 · UA1775 | 10:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h28 | 2:38 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK933 | 10:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h31 | 1:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA408 · UA2098 · UA2331 | 10:40 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h47 | 7:27 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA408 · UA1349 | 10:40 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h40 | 4:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA211 | 11:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h39 | 1:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1890 · UA1448 | 11:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h17 | 4:32 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1610 | 11:40 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h43 | 2:23 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA593 · UA503 | 11:55 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h21 | 5:16 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK1758 · NK212 | 12:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 10h15 | 10:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK1758 · NK581 | 12:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 12h51 | 12:51 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA467 | 12:05 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h39 | 2:44 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA398 · UA609 | 12:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h03 | 4:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2290 | 1:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h43 | 3:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA623 | 1:10 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 3:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK992 · NK1606 | 2:06 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h50 | 9:56 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1310 | 2:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 5:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1525 | 2:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h44 | 5:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4033 · UA2331 | 2:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 5h02 | 7:27 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4033 · UA1392 · UA2040 | 2:25 PM LaGuardia Airport | 9h03 | 11:28 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1365 · UA1920 | 2:35 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h14 | 7:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4406 · UA2466 | 2:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h54 | 7:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4172 · UA511 | 3:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h19 | 7:19 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3638 · UA286 | 3:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h50 | 7:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2635 | 3:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 6:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1875 | 3:32 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h43 | 6:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3597 · UA2443 | 3:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h07 | 7:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1183 · UA721 · UA2497 | 4:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h29 | 11:44 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2053 | 5:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h40 | 7:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1354 · UA2040 | 5:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h18 | 11:28 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1967 | 5:10 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 7:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1795 | 6:10 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 8:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1168 | 6:24 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h40 | 9:04 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2233 · UA343 | 6:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h23 | 11:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3706 · UA1673 | 6:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h50 | 11:37 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4045 · UA2497 | 6:49 PM LaGuardia Airport | 4h55 | 11:44 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3492 · UA1182 | 7:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h39 | 11:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4486 · UA654 | 7:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h20 | 11:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA2497 | 7:07 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h37 | 11:44 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA1873 · UA3567 | 7:07 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h38 | 1:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA788 | 7:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h41 | 9:56 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1504 | 7:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 10:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3443 · UA2148 | 8:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h25 | 12:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1848 · UA1046 | 8:03 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h29 | 1:32 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2454 · UA1744 | 8:13 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h37 | 1:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1156 | 8:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 11:14 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1510 | 8:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h54 | 11:24 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA661 | 8:50 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h40 | 11:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2107 · UA2136 · UA1738 | 8:56 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h47 | 4:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2299 | 9:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 12:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4692 | 9:53 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h59 | 12:52 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA598 | 10:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 1:14 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA254 | 10:50 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h47 | 1:37 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3184 | 10:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h57 | 1:56 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4630 | 11:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h57 | 1:57 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA349 | 11:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 2:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2677 · UA1738 | 11:42 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h01 | 4:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA546 | 11:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h48 | 2:33 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
B61305 | 12:15 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 2h57 | 3:12 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA686 | 12:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 3:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA366 | 1:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 4:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1206 | 1:50 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h47 | 4:37 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK108 | 2:54 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h28 | 5:22 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: New York, NY to Chicago, IL Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Chicago, IL by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Chicago Air and Water Show, an exhilarating display of military and civilian aircraft performing daring maneuvers over Lake Michigan
- Lollapalooza, a massive music festival featuring top artists across multiple genres in Grant Park
- Chicago Gourmet, a premier culinary event celebrating the city's vibrant food scene with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine pairings.
- Millennium Park, a public park known for its modern art installations and the iconic Cloud Gate sculpture
- Art Institute of Chicago, a renowned museum housing an extensive collection of art from around the world
- Navy Pier, a popular entertainment destination featuring rides, restaurants, and lakefront views
- Willis Tower Skydeck, an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city from one of the tallest buildings in the Western Hemisphere
- Field Museum, a natural history museum with vast exhibits including the famous T. rex skeleton, Sue.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a lively atmosphere with various festivals and pleasant weather.
- Museum of Science and Industry, an interactive museum featuring exhibits on science, technology, and industry
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of Chicago, such as Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, known for their unique shops and eateries
- Take a river cruise to see the city's iconic architecture from a different perspective
- Attend a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre
- Enjoy a day at Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the U.S., offering free admission.
popular airports
Popular airports from New York, NY to Chicago, IL
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available in multiple lots, approximately 4.7€ ($5) per hour.
- Restaurants in all terminals, including fast food and sit-down options like Shake Shack and La Chula.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, including LaGuardia Plaza Hotel and Aloft New York LaGuardia Airport.
- Lounges available, including American Airlines Admirals Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal B; open daily.
- Car rental services available in terminal A, including Hertz and Avis.
- Bus Q70-SBS, LaGuardia Link, 8 miles
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available at all terminals, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per 30 minutes.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available in most terminals, including Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Located in Terminal 4, open daily.
- Bus: Q3, Q6, Q7, Q10, B15
- Metro: A, E
- Train: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR)
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
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