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9:29 pm - 11:07 pmLGA-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
4:19 pm - 7:24 pmORD-LGA
2h 05mnonstop
$63Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 10
8:36 am - 10:17 amLGA-ORD
2h 41mnonstop
4:19 pm - 7:24 pmORD-LGA
2h 05mnonstop
$64Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 10
6:29 pm - 8:13 pmEWR-ORD
2h 44mnonstop
6:20 pm - 9:32 pmORD-EWR
2h 12mnonstop
$147American Airlines
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Sat, Jan 18 - Tue, Jan 21
7:20 am - 9:02 amLGA-ORD
2h 42mnonstop
9:00 am - 12:12 pmORD-LGA
2h 12mnonstop
$147United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 12
9:00 am - 10:47 amJFK-ORD
2h 47mnonstop
11:40 am - 2:55 pmORD-JFK
2h 15mnonstop
$148American Airlines
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Tue, Jan 7 - Thu, Jan 9
8:05 am - 10:05 amJFK-ORD
3h 00mnonstop
7:00 am - 10:26 amORD-JFK
2h 26mnonstop
$152Delta
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Tue, Dec 17 - Sun, Jan 12
3:00 pm - 4:48 pmJFK-ORD
2h 48mnonstop
7:00 am - 10:25 amORD-JFK
2h 25mnonstop
$153Delta
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
9:06 am - 10:50 amJFK-ORD
2h 44mnonstop
11:44 am - 2:59 pmORD-JFK
2h 15mnonstop
$156JetBlue
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Sat, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 4
2:29 pm - 4:03 pmEWR-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
9:35 pm - 12:43 amORD-EWR
2h 08mnonstop
$157United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7 - Sat, Dec 14
7:29 am - 9:18 amJFK-ORD
2h 49mnonstop
5:05 pm - 8:31 pmORD-JFK
2h 26mnonstop
$157JetBlue
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Mon, Dec 16 - Thu, Jan 9
10:55 pm - 12:34 amEWR-ORD
2h 39mnonstop
$37Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Dec 6
8:36 am - 10:17 amLGA-ORD
2h 41mnonstop
$37Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5
8:59 pm - 10:44 pmLGA-ORD
2h 45mnonstop
$73Delta
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Wed, Dec 11
6:25 am - 8:03 amLGA-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
$74United Airlines
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7:29 am - 9:24 amJFK-ORD
2h 55mnonstop
$74JetBlue
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Wed, Dec 4
2:59 pm - 4:35 pmLGA-ORD
2h 36mnonstop
$75American Airlines
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7:15 am - 8:59 amEWR-ORD
2h 44mnonstop
$79United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 7
4:45 pm - 6:41 pmLGA-ORD
2h 56mnonstop
$79Delta
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7:07 am - 9:01 amEWR-ORD
2h 54mnonstop
$81American Airlines
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9:06 am - 10:50 amJFK-ORD
2h 44mnonstop
$83JetBlue
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Sat, Mar 1
10:59 pm - 12:07 pmLGA-ORD
14h 08m1 stop
4:29 pm - 7:24 pmORD-LGA
1h 55mnonstop
Sat, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 26
10:59 pm - 12:07 pmLGA-ORD
14h 08m1 stop
6:00 am - 5:00 pmORD-LGA
10h 00m1 stop
$154Frontier
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Sat, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 28
12:30 pm - 8:15 pmEWR-ORD
8h 45m1 stop
5:30 am - 8:42 amORD-EWR
2h 12mnonstop
$156Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Thu, Nov 28
10:59 pm - 12:07 pmLGA-ORD
14h 08m1 stop
1:09 pm - 11:29 pmORD-LGA
9h 20m1 stop
Sat, Nov 23 - Tue, Nov 26
12:30 pm - 8:15 pmEWR-ORD
8h 45m1 stop
8:27 pm - 9:00 amORD-EWR
11h 33m1 stop
$164Spirit Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 3
7:10 am - 9:00 amLGA-ORD
2h 50mnonstop
6:01 am - 11:18 amORD-LGA
4h 17m1 stop
$244American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Fri, Nov 29
3:25 pm - 7:45 pmJFK-ORD
5h 20m1 stop
6:01 am - 1:03 pmORD-JFK
6h 02m1 stop
$250American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Nov 28
11:40 am - 1:11 pmEWR-ORD
2h 31mnonstop
12:45 pm - 4:00 pmORD-EWR
2h 15mnonstop
$313United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 21 - Mon, Nov 25
4:35 pm - 6:26 pmLGA-ORD
2h 51mnonstop
10:30 am - 1:48 pmORD-LGA
2h 18mnonstop
$318Delta
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Mon, Nov 25 - Thu, Nov 28
7:35 pm - 9:36 pmJFK-ORD
3h 01mnonstop
7:05 am - 10:30 amORD-JFK
2h 25mnonstop
$323Delta
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Fri, Nov 22 - Tue, Nov 26
9:29 pm - 11:07 pmLGA-ORD
2h 38mnonstop
4:19 pm - 7:24 pmORD-LGA
2h 05mnonstop
$63Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 10
8:36 am - 10:17 amLGA-ORD
2h 41mnonstop
4:19 pm - 7:24 pmORD-LGA
2h 05mnonstop
$64Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 10
7:00 am - 8:46 amEWR-ORD
2h 46mnonstop
2:50 pm - 5:58 pmORD-EWR
2h 08mnonstop
$147American Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Wed, Jan 15
7:20 am - 9:02 amLGA-ORD
2h 42mnonstop
9:00 am - 12:12 pmORD-LGA
2h 12mnonstop
$147United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 10 - Sun, Jan 12
7:29 am - 9:24 amJFK-ORD
2h 55mnonstop
10:14 am - 1:30 pmORD-JFK
2h 16mnonstop
$147JetBlue
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Wed, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 11
9:00 am - 10:47 amJFK-ORD
2h 47mnonstop
11:40 am - 2:55 pmORD-JFK
2h 15mnonstop
$148American Airlines
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8:05 am - 10:05 amJFK-ORD
3h 00mnonstop
2:00 pm - 5:27 pmORD-JFK
2h 27mnonstop
$152Delta
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Tue, Dec 17 - Tue, Jan 7
6:00 pm - 7:51 pmLGA-ORD
2h 51mnonstop
7:40 pm - 11:00 pmORD-LGA
2h 20mnonstop
$152Delta
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9:06 am - 10:50 amJFK-ORD
2h 44mnonstop
11:44 am - 2:59 pmORD-JFK
2h 15mnonstop
$156JetBlue
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2:29 pm - 4:03 pmEWR-ORD
2h 34mnonstop
9:35 pm - 12:43 amORD-EWR
2h 08mnonstop
$157United Airlines
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Spirit Airlines flights from New York to Chicago

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on New York to Chicago flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Dec 5
LGA9:29 pmNew York LaGuardia
2h 38m
ORD11:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 10
ORD4:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 05m
LGA7:24 pmNew York LaGuardia
Spirit Airlines
Dec 4
LGA8:36 amNew York LaGuardia
2h 41m
ORD10:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 10
ORD4:19 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 05m
LGA7:24 pmNew York LaGuardia
Spirit Airlines
Dec 6
EWR10:55 pmNewark
2h 39m
ORD12:34 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 10
ORD6:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 18m
EWR9:55 pmNewark

American Airlines flights from New York to Chicago

Our best American Airlines deals on New York to Chicago flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 18
EWR6:29 pmNewark
2h 44m
ORD8:13 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 21
ORD6:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 12m
EWR9:32 pmNewark
American Airlines
Jan 7
JFK9:00 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl
2h 47m
ORD10:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 9
ORD11:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 15m
JFK2:55 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl
American Airlines
Dec 4
EWR7:02 amNewark
2h 45m
ORD8:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 7
ORD4:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
2h 05m
EWR7:56 pmNewark

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What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago?

September. The cheapest time of year to fly to Chicago from New York is September. Most expensive is December

What is the cheapest day to depart New York for Chicago?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Chicago?

In the evening. New York to Chicago flights are approximately 19% more expensive at noon than in the evening

What is the cheapest New York to Chicago flight route?

New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl. Fly from New York LaGuardia to Chicago O'Hare Intl for the best New York - Chicago flight prices

How far in advance should you book New York to Chicago flights?

30 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from New York to Chicago is approximately 30 days to departure

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Can stopping save me money on New York to Chicago flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Chicago.

How have New York to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2024, prices for New York to Chicago flights are approximately 35% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$37

Fastest flight time

2h 25m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from New York in the past 72 hours is $37. The best round-trip flight deal from New York to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $63.
The fastest flight from New York to Chicago takes 2h 25m
Direct flights go from New York to Chicago every day.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from New York to Chicago?

    The quickest way to travel this route is to take a flight from New York to Chicago, doing so can potentially save up to 19h 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.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from New York to Chicago?

    The cheapest way is to get a flight from New York to Chicago, which can be as cheap as $63. 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 $209.

  • How far is New York to Chicago by plane?

    Chicago is 710.8 mi away from New York. Typically, this will take 2h 25m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from New York to Chicago are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly 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.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly 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.

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Best airlines flying from New York to Chicago

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $68Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,174 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $87Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,394 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $105Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,756 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $137Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $142Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,171 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $147Free CancellationRating
8.1
5,014 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From New York to Chicago

    Southwest flight deals from New York to Chicago start from $147 round-trip. Over the 42 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $258 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Delta Flights From New York to Chicago

    Another popular option for New York to Chicago flights is Delta (8.0/10, 8,756 ratings). Delta flies from New York to Chicago around 64 times per week, with deals starting from $105 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $312.


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Flights from New York to Chicago with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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Buses

21h 25m
$122 one-way$209 round-trip
Nonstop · from $2091 stop · from $170

Distance to downtown

G1N10.6 mi

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Trains

19h 32m
$85 one-way$170 round-trip
Nonstop · from $170

Distance to downtown

ZUN0.7 mi

Flights

2h 25m
$37 one-way$63 round-trip
Nonstop · from $63

Distance to downtown

ORD15.9 mi

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