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Flight route information

Distance: 717 miles
Chicago airports
O'hare International Airport (ORD) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Midway Airport (MDW) How far from city centre: 4 miles
New York City airports
John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city centre: 14 miles
La Guardia (LGA) How far from city centre: 5 miles
Stewart (SWF) How far from city centre: 52 miles

Getting to and from the airport

Flights departing from Chicago

Chicago is America's third largest city and is served by a number of airports. The most frequently used of these are O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. Midway International Airport is only 16 kilometres from central Chicago (also known as "the Loop"), while O'Hare International Airport is 27 kilometres away from the Loop.

Flights from Chicago to New York take off from either Midway International Airport or O'Hare International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and is ranked among the best in North America. Midway International Airport usually handles low-cost flights.

Getting to Chicago airport

Chicago to New York flights traverse one of the busiest air routes in the world. If your flight is taking off from O'Hare International Airport, you can hop on the L Service of the Blue Line near Chicago's centre. If your plane is taking off from Midway International Airport, you can simply hop on the Orange Line train from Central Chicago to reach the airport. This journey should take around 25 minutes. You can also take taxis and buses from various parts of the Loop to the airports. As Chicago is a large city, the ride can be expensive depending on your starting point.

Arriving to New York City

New York is one of the most interesting cities in the world, full of curious things to do and interesting people to meet. This city's pulsating heart is located in Manhattan, where you can find a sea of skyscrapers. Start your trip at 14th Street, once considered the most glamorous street in the city. If you are interested in the art and cultural scene, East Village is the place-to-be. Not to be missed Webster Hall or Yiddish Art Theatre either. Before your footsteps lead you exhausted to your hotel room, pay a visit to Tribeca and Greenwich Village for a bite and a drink. They are probably New York's most authentic neighbourhoods.

How to get to the city centre

Flights to New York from Chicago take around two hours. If you land at LaGuardia Airport or John F. Kennedy Airport all you need to do is take the New York City Subway to reach Lower Manhattan quickly. Another option is to change trains if you need to reach a different destination in the city. If you land at Newark Liberty International Airport, you will need to remember that it is located in New Jersey State. From there, you will have to take either a taxi or an express bus to reach various locations in New York City.

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New York is one of the most important cities in the world and is known for its sea of skyscrapers.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to New York City

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Chicago to New York City?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from Chicago. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to New York City at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to New York City is 28£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to New York City?
The most popular months to book a trip from Chicago to New York City are March, August and December, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Chicago to New York City?
The best time of the year to go to New York City when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to New York City from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, January and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - New York City.
How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to New York City?
The total flight time between Chicago and New York City is of around 02:17 hours on average, considering an average distance of 1,187 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
Which airports have flights between Chicago and New York City?
The main airport route flying between Chicago and New York City is: O hare International Airport (ORD) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK). This route is covered by the following airline(s): American Airlines. Alternatively, you can find Chicago - New York City flights between O hare International Airport (ORD) to La Guardia (LGA) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Spirit Airlines. American Airlines.
Which are the airlines with flights from Chicago to New York City?
Airlines with direct flights departing from Chicago to New York City are:
  • Delta Air Lines.
  • American Airlines.
  • United Airlines.
Flight Duration 2 h and 17 m Flights between Chicago and New York City take, on average, 2 h and 17 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £28 Cheapest price for a flight between Chicago and New York City found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport O'hare International Airport The airport O'hare International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Chicago and New York City
Arriving Airport La Guardia Flights departing Chicago with New York City as destination arrive at La Guardia

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