The quickest way to travel this route is to take a flight from New York to Chicago, doing so can potentially save up to 20h 30m of travel time. While these options may take longer, booking a train from New York to Chicago or a bus from New York to Chicago may suit your needs if travel time is less of a factor in your decision making.
The cheapest way is to get a flight from New York to Chicago, which can be as cheap as $76. A train from New York to Chicago is more expensive than a flight, with prices starting at $170. A bus from New York to Chicago is also an option, with an average price of $166.
Chicago is 710.8 mi away from New York. Typically, this will take 2h 15m by plane in normal conditions.
Prices for flights from New York to Chicago are updated daily.
As of December 2024, there are 6 operators available to choose from for flights from New York to Chicago.
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New York to Chicago.
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from New York to Chicago is Boeing 737-800, representing 18.50% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 12.70%, Airbus A321 (sharklets) at 9.41%, and Boeing 737-900 at 8.65%.
Based on momondo bookings for flights between New York and Chicago, the leading airline is Spirit Airlines, making up 29% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include American Airlines with 26%, United Airlines with 25%, and Delta with 13%.
Airline | Rating | Free Cancellation | Price | ||
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Spirit Airlines | PriceFrom $68 | Free Cancellation | Rating 6.3 8,113 reviews | ||
JetBlue | PriceFrom $87 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 3,263 reviews | ||
Delta | PriceFrom $105 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.0 8,588 reviews | ||
American Airlines | PriceFrom $137 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews | ||
United Airlines | PriceFrom $147 | Free Cancellation | Rating 7.4 9,020 reviews | ||
Southwest | PriceFrom $148 | Free Cancellation | Rating 8.1 4,780 reviews |
Southwest flight deals from New York to Chicago start from $148 round-trip. Over the 29 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $255 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.
Another popular option for New York to Chicago flights is Delta (8.0/10, 8,588 ratings). Delta flies from New York to Chicago around 32 times per week, with deals starting from $105 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $307.
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