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

• Earliest: departs at 7:27 am and lands at 10:29 am
• Latest: departs at 8:31 pm and lands at 11:33 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 02m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 3h 02m, covering 738 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $178 to $336, with an average of $251 over the past 12 months. Anything below $178 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $251 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $251 round-trip and layover options via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) at $250.

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

• American Airlines: 87% on time
• Delta: 87% on time
• JetBlue: 83% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 86% 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.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

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

• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Delta

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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $177, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $64 for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night 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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 56m.

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

• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $228 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $278, a difference of $50.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 39m, compared with 5h 49m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and 7h 21m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (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 John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

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

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: 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.

A convenient and cost-effective option is the Chicago Transit Authority Blue Line train.

At Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), all rental car companies have customer service counters and vehicle pickup spaces at the Multi-Modal Facility. The Airport Transit System connects the terminals to the facility and the trip from Terminal 1 takes 10 minutes.