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If you’ll be landing at JKF from ORD, bear in mind that the airport sits about 17.3 miles from the city center of New York. Those connecting to Manhattan on a budget should use the subway, and it’ll take you about 1h to reach there. However, if you’re keen to get there quickly, a taxi will get you there in under 45min.

Whether you’ll be arriving at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or JFK, you’ll get direct trains and subways connecting to the iconic Statue of Liberty. EWR is the closest of the two airports, sitting only 7 miles away. The distance between JFK and the Statue of Liberty is around 14.1 miles.

Those scheduled to arrive late in New York from ORD should plan and reserve a room in any of the accommodation options near the various airports. If you’ll be arriving via EWR, gran a room at the Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown.

Families arriving in New York from ORD through LaGuardia Airport (LGA) will find Mamava Pods at the disposal of breastfeeding moms. They’re located in terminals in every terminal, and are ideal for those who want to pump and breastfeed in privacy.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and New York. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and may arrive at several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $108 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $219 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 70% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 5% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $207 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $278, a difference of $71. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 36 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 1%.

Some of the most popular sights in New York are Times Square, New York City Center and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York:

• Earliest: departs at 5:00 am and lands at 7:22 am
• Latest: departs at 11:55 pm and lands at 2:17 am.

The flight takes about 2h 22m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $219. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York takes 2h 22m, covering 725 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $215 to $1,521. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $118, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

JetBlue is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York flights are:

• JetBlue: 88% on time
• Delta: 79% on time
• United Airlines: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 77% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Pittsburgh (PIT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 59m, compared with 4h 35m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and 4h 39m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since New York is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) — daily rates from around $21:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) — daily rates from around $16:

· Ace
· Budget
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Avis

Near Newark Airport (EWR) — daily rates from around $28:

· Ace
· Budget
· Alamo
· Dollar
· Hertz

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York range from $157 to $307, with an average of $219 over the past 12 months. Anything below $157 counts as a good deal.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to New York flights:

• • American Airlines
• • Delta
• • JetBlue