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

• Earliest: departs at 5:07 am and lands at 7:57 am
• Latest: departs at 10:11 pm and lands at 1:01 am.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 50m, 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.

Round-trip flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $175 to $345, with an average of $247 over the past 12 months. Anything below $175 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 32% above the $247 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $182 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $248 for nonstop.

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

• United Airlines: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Delta: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 47% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $245 to $1,952. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 53m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $227 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $278, a difference of $51.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Flying via Indianapolis (IND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 4h 21m via Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and 4h 22m via Pittsburgh (PIT).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Several ways are available to get from the city center to LaGuardia International Airport (LGA). Taking a taxi or Uber is the most expensive option, but it is also the most convenient.

From Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), travelers can take a taxi, use Uber or Lyft, book a shuttle service to various points in the city or ride the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Blue Line directly to the city center.

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is accessible from New York City by bus, taxi or train. Newark Airport Express stops at Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The trip takes about 50 minutes. Taxi fares vary based on traffic and distance. AirTrain connects the airport terminals with Newark Liberty International Airport Train Station. Trips between terminals take under 20 minutes.

The cheapest option from the city center to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is the subway, but AirTrain JFK requires a separate fare from the subway. The A train connects to AirTrain JFK at Howard Beach, which takes travelers to the airport terminals. AirTrain JFK also takes travelers between terminals in under 10 minutes. Taxis are another affordable option and a ride from the city center to JFK takes around 45 minutes, depending on traffic.