Journey information
Overview: Chicago, IL to New York, NY flight
Flights from Chicago, IL to New York, NY depart on average 40 times per day, taking around 2h 19m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $118 (€96) but you can travel from only $115 (€93) by bus.
There are 25 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest flight covers the 712 miles (1146 km) distance in 1h 55m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 712 miles (1146 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $118 (€96) |
Flights per day 40 |
Direct flights 25 |
Fastest flight 1h 55m |
Cheapest month to travel August |
First flight 00:04 |
Last flight 23:56 |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to New York, NY
Cheapest price
$188
Average price
$457
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Flights per day
88
Distance
1146 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to New York, NY is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chicago, IL to New York, NY will cost around $457 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $188.
Of the 88 flights that leave Chicago, IL for New York, NY onSun, Nov 16, 49 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 16 the direct flights cover the 1146 km distance in an average of 2 h 2 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Nov 16 the longest flights will take 2 h 5 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Chicago, IL to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €93. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. 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 bus costs an average of €93, and a train costs an average of €131.
Distance: 712 miles (1146 km)
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| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus |
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€171 Average price | €259 Average price | €138 Average price Cheapest |
5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 55m Average total duration 21h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 12m Average total duration 20h 42m 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
Chicago, IL to New York, NY flight times
The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to New York, NY flights for today, Saturday, November 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA3848 | 2:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h15 | 4:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2848 | 2:18 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h14 | 4:32 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1357 · UA3704 | 2:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h27 | 7:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1357 · UA4187 | 2:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h41 | 7:29 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4406 | 2:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h28 | 5:18 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2301 | 3:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h13 | 5:28 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3355 | 3:44 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h18 | 6:02 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B6312 · B6717 | 4:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h54 | 9:54 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1316 | 4:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h11 | 6:11 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3102 | 4:21 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h02 | 6:23 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3587 · UA4288 · UA3497 | 4:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h54 | 11:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
NK2049 · NK381 | 4:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h29 | 4:21 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK2049 · NK607 | 4:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 10h34 | 3:26 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK2049 · NK405 | 4:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h08 | 12:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK2049 · NK2447 | 4:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h38 | 12:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK2049 · NK1860 | 4:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 11h37 | 4:29 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2467 · UA6190 · UA3497 | 4:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h49 | 11:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2389 · UA4482 · UA3497 | 4:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h49 | 11:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2389 · UA4450 | 4:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h50 | 10:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1332 | 5:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h11 | 7:11 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1126 | 5:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h13 | 7:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2653 · UA1667 | 5:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h43 | 11:48 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA215 · UA3469 | 5:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h34 | 10:39 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA215 · UA3530 · UA3497 | 5:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h39 | 11:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
NK671 | 5:35 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h01 | 7:36 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3162 | 5:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h10 | 7:58 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1205 | 6:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h12 | 8:12 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK112 · NK1709 | 6:17 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h18 | 3:35 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2189 | 7:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h12 | 9:12 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2746 · UA368 | 7:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h10 | 12:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2746 · UA3497 | 7:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h44 | 11:44 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3179 | 7:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h13 | 9:28 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2234 | 7:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h13 | 10:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA580 | 8:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h08 | 10:08 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1004 · UA3445 · UA3413 | 8:12 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h18 | 4:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3582 · UA4333 · UA3413 | 8:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h15 | 4:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2635 · UA371 | 8:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 5h15 | 1:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2029 | 8:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h22 | 10:37 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5745 · UA3630 · UA1997 | 8:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h18 | 4:38 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5444 · UA6362 · UA3413 | 8:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h10 | 4:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2091 · UA6158 · UA3413 | 8:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 8h10 | 4:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA356 · UA2247 | 8:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h05 | 3:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK603 | 8:31 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h09 | 10:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK1333 · NK1860 | 9:26 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h03 | 4:29 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK1333 · NK381 | 9:26 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h55 | 4:21 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3690 · UA3445 · UA3413 | 9:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h51 | 4:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1624 | 10:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h21 | 12:27 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA485 | 10:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h23 | 12:43 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1594 | 10:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h05 | 12:50 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1437 | 11:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h07 | 1:07 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2605 | 11:31 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h21 | 1:52 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2865 · UA3417 | 11:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h50 | 4:42 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, November 16 | |||||
UA426 · UA3413 | 12:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h10 | 4:30 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA1997 | 12:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 4h18 | 4:38 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA534 | 12:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h23 | 2:43 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA472 | 12:30 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h16 | 2:46 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2415 | 12:45 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h15 | 3:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1936 | 1:14 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h16 | 3:30 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK1703 | 1:34 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h08 | 3:42 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA308 | 2:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h16 | 4:16 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2362 | 2:20 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h22 | 4:42 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2757 | 2:36 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2h06 | 4:42 AM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK1 · NK405 | 11:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h50 | 12:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK1 · NK1877 | 11:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 9h49 | 8:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK1 · NK2447 | 11:10 AM O'Hare International Airport | 12h49 | 11:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1077 · UA4408 | 12:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h24 | 4:24 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2617 | 12:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h07 | 2:07 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1658 | 12:02 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h07 | 2:09 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3019 | 12:25 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h02 | 2:27 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
B62106 | 12:45 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h14 | 2:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
NK620 · NK3012 | 12:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 9h42 | 10:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
NK620 · NK728 | 12:48 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h12 | 7:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1815 · UA4446 | 1:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 4h24 | 5:24 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1657 | 1:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h07 | 3:07 PM LaGuardia Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA791 · UA2446 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 7h39 | 8:49 PM LaGuardia Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3568 · UA3452 · UA3704 | 1:10 PM O'Hare International Airport | 6h04 | 7:14 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA563 | 1:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2h10 | 3:25 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Chicago, IL to New York, NY Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to New York, NY 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 New York, NY, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, annual parade featuring giant balloons and floats
- New Year's Eve in Times Square, iconic celebration with a ball drop at midnight
- SummerStage, free outdoor concerts held in Central Park
- Tribeca Film Festival, showcasing independent films and filmmakers.
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and patriotic celebrations in July
- Labor Day, marking the end of summer with parades and events in September
- Memorial Day, honoring veterans with ceremonies and the unofficial start of summer in May
- Christmas, festive decorations and holiday spirit throughout December.
Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you.
Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
popular airports
Popular airports from Chicago, IL to New York, NY
- 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
- 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)
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