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Flights from New York to Chicago

Need cheap flights from New York to Chicago? Select dates to start a search or take a look at tips on airfares, airports, weather, and other useful information.
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Route details

1144 km
Distance

Direct flights to Chicago

Qantas Airways Ltd.
Air New Zealand
Korean Air
JetBlue Airways
and 4 more airlines

Weather now

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+23°F
Broken clouds

Airports

ORD
25km
MDW
14km

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Flight prices from New York to Chicago

Typically the return flight from New York to Chicago costs about that much:
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Which is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

Here are approximate min and max prices for New York to Chicago flight (one-way) at the moment:
We have analyzed the prices and it seems that February might be the cheapest month to go, with approximate prices from $50 to $80. Meanwhile, the most expensive month will probably be December with a price range of $81 – $112.
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Founder, CEO
Based on our estimations, the cheapest month is likely to be February. Did you know that you can search for a whole month? Try it.
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Is Chicago an expensive destination?

We have compared flights from New York to Chicago with other routes:
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Direct flights from New York to Chicago

There are 8 airlines that fly directly from New York to Chicago: Qantas Airways Ltd., Air New Zealand, Korean Air, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SkyWest Airlines if you are departing from New York. Most airlines that have direct connections are departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport. Most airlines arrive to Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Most flights depart on Saturday, Thursday.

Airlines that have direct flights from New York to Chicago

Qantas Airways Ltd.
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Air New Zealand
EWR
ORD
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MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Korean Air
JFK
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
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SA
JetBlue Airways
JFK
ORD
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TU
WE
TH
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SA
American Airlines
EWR
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
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SA
United Airlines
EWR
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
FR
SA
Spirit Airlines
EWR
ORD
SU
MO
TU
WE
TH
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SA
SkyWest Airlines
JFK
ORD
SU
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TU
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SA
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Airlines that have connecting flights from New York to Chicago

There are 10 other airlines that fly from New York to Chicago, including American Airlines, TAP Portugal, JetBlue Airways, Aeromexico and others.
American Airlines
TAP Portugal
JetBlue Airways
Aeromexico
Lars
Founder, CEO
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are your choice if you want to fly direct. Then you most likely will arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Pick Saturday, Thursday to depart when looking for a direct flight.
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Airports in Chicago and New York

Chicago has 2 airports and New York has 4 airports.
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
http://www.flychicago.com/ohare/home/pages/default.aspx
25 km from Chicago city center.
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~55 Min.
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Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
http://www.flychicago.com/midway/
14 km from Chicago city center.
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Which airport in Chicago is better?

The closest airport to Chicago city center is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) with 14 km distance. The quickest way to get to city center is to take a bus from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), trip will take 55 min. Most airlines like Qantas Airways Ltd., Air New Zealand, Korean Air, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SkyWest Airlines with direct flights are flying to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Lars
Founder, CEO
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is usually the main choice for traveling to Chicago. If you want to get to Chicago faster, use the bus. The trip will take about 55 min.
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Where to stay in Chicago

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Parking • 24-Hour Reception • Fitness Room/Gym • Elevator / Lift • Multilingual Staff
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Free Wi-Fi • WiFi • 24-Hour Reception • Multilingual Staff • Air Conditioned
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Things to do in Chicago

Some of the activities you can do while travelling to Chicago:
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Chicago guide

Chicago themes

This is what Chicago is known for:
Museums
Beer
Architecture
Urbanism
Family
Nightlife
Food

Location

Chicago is located in USA, 1144 km away from New York:
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You can actually search based on themes. Do you want to see all the possible destinations with "Museums" or "Beer"? Simply select the right theme in the destination field.
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Currency and exchange rate

Both New York and Chicago have the same currency: United States Dollar.
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Visa to USA

No visa is required for US citizens. Allowed stay is - days¹.
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Language in USA

Official language in USA is English. People knowledge of English is native/fluent².
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Safety

Some areas of Chicago might be sketchy³. Consider a moderate level of caution.
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Air Quality

Chicago generally has a low level of air pollution⁴.
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Chicago pros and cons

Planning a trip from New York to Chicago? Check the weather

15 Days Weather Forecast

Here’s how the weather in Chicago looks currently:
Sat, 21 December
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Monthly weather

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Chicago will be like?
Still thinking when to go? Read when is the best time to visit Chicago.

FAQ

Flying from New York to Chicago? Here are some useful things to know:
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What airports does Chicago has?
There are 2 of airports in Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport. The closest one is Chicago Midway International Airport which is 14 km away.
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How far is it to fly between New York and Chicago?
A passenger flying direct from New York to Chicago will travel around 1144 km.
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How long does it take to travel from New York to Chicago?
You should expect a flight time of around – .
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When should I fly to Chicago from New York?
The busiest and most costly travel period from New York to Chicago is usually , while the cheapest month is . If you travel now, the weather in Chicago is Broken clouds, +23°F.
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How much does it cost to fly from New York to Chicago?
The price depends on seasonality, how early you book your flight and if it is a direct or stop-over flight.
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What’s the weather like in Chicago?
On average you could expect +27°F in January to +75°F in July. Currently, it is Broken clouds and +23°F in Chicago.
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Is there a direct connection between New York and Chicago?
Yes, there are direct flights from New York to Chicago. You can fly to Chicago 5 days a week: Saturday, Thursday, Friday, Wednesday, Tuesday.
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Which airlines offer direct flights from New York to Chicago?
Here are the airlines that have direct connections from New York to Chicago: Qantas Airways Ltd., Air New Zealand, Korean Air, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SkyWest Airlines.
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About Avionero

Avionero is a Swedish travel planning startup located in Malmo, founded by Lars Kristensson and Anton Tyulenev.
Using our smart AI Search engine, we combine millions of flight, hotel, and activity options for your trip to Chicago.
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Source of the data

The prices, airlines, and airport data on the pages come from our own database. It is based on searches made by our users and comes with some degree of approximation and estimation.

Prices stated on the page are “cached prices”, meaning that those prices were accurate when the search was made. Usually, there is a time stamp next to such prices.

Quotes on the page are coming from real people with whom we did multiple interviews about the route.

Other sources:

  • (1) Visa data is taken from Passport Index;
  • (2) “English knowledge” is based on the ranking of countries and regions by English skills by EF;
  • (3) “Safety index” is taken from Numbeo;
  • (4) “Air quality index” is a PM2.5 data from 2023 taken from IQAir;
  • (5) Amount of trees is an approximation (source: Climate Neutral Group);

Last updated 6.06.2024