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$54 Find Cheap Flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago

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Cheapest round-trip
$80
Overall average: $287
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/20Tue 3/24
LGA - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$54
Typical prices: $118-$267
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/4
LGA - ORD • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members.
Terminal C at LGA has hands-free bag drop.
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Cheap Flights from LaGuardia to Chicago (LGA-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from LaGuardia to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from LaGuardia to Chicago

Fri, Mar 20 - Tue, Mar 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:42 am - 10:20 am
LGA
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ORD
2h 38mnonstop
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7:31 pm - 10:36 pm
ORD
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LGA
2h 05mnonstop
$80Spirit Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 17
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 9:22 am
LGA
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 10:36 pm
ORD
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LGA
2h 05mnonstop
$82Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 16 - Wed, Mar 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:42 am - 10:20 am
LGA
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ORD
2h 38mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 10:36 pm
ORD
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LGA
2h 05mnonstop
$84Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Tue, Mar 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:40 am - 9:22 am
LGA
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ORD
2h 42mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 10:36 pm
ORD
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LGA
2h 05mnonstop
$85Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 4
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 6:38 pm
LGA
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MDW
13h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 3:59 pm
MDW
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LGA
7h 44m
1 stop
$131Frontier
Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 18
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 8:54 pm
LGA
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MDW
15h 44m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:05 am - 11:15 pm
MDW
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LGA
16h 10m
1 stop
$133Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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6:15 am - 4:16 pm
LGA
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MDW
11h 01m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:00 am
MDW
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LGA
26h 00m
1 stop
$141Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20
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6:00 am - 7:25 am
LGA
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MDW
2h 25mnonstop
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7:50 pm - 10:55 pm
MDW
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LGA
2h 05mnonstop
$147Southwest
Tue, Mar 31 - Mon, Apr 6
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9:30 pm - 11:00 pm
LGA
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MDW
2h 30mnonstop
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6:40 pm - 9:45 pm
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2h 05mnonstop
$152Southwest
Wed, Feb 18 - Sun, Feb 22
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4:59 pm - 9:37 am
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17h 38m
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10:37 am - 5:44 pm
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30h 07m
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$302Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for LaGuardia to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from LaGuardia to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago costs $96 on the route between New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 26% cheaper than other New York LaGuardia Airport-Chicago routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Chicago on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to New York LaGuardia Airport, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago is January, where tickets cost $184 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $291 and $287 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $237, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from LaGuardia to Chicago

 
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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$54
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from LaGuardia to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from LaGuardia to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago was $54 for a one-way ticket and $80 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New York LaGuardia Airport and Chicago?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between New York LaGuardia Airport and Chicago, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New York to Chicago, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New York to Chicago are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $279 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $279 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from New York LaGuardia Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to New York LaGuardia Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from New York LaGuardia Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $214 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York LaGuardia to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York LaGuardia to Chicago

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

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Direct returns

Chicago to New York LaGuardia

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Southwest, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from LaGuardia to Chicago

 
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8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4284 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

8.0 ExcellentChad, Feb 2026
BNA - PHX
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Still need to work out the kinks on the new assigned seating boarding process. Otherwise, a very good flight.

WiFi did not work. Boarding with the new seating assignments took too long. The temperature in the terminal was obnoxious. +/- 80°

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

My flight from Denver to Minneapolis was excellent. My flight from Minneapolis to Denver was one of the worst I flights I have ever experienced. I had a window seat, the gentleman in the middle seat was morbidly obese and SW should have made him purchase two seats. His elbow dug into my arm most of the way even after I asked to please be careful. I was literally squashed between the him and the window with no wiggle room. The plane was full so it was not possible to ask for a different seat. I realize I should have complained to the flight attendant but I didn't feel anything could be done to rectify the situation. I fly SW often, I will continue to do so as this was my first negative experience.

I was assigned seat 7E, yet my boarding was Group 5, which caused me to have to put my luggage in the back of the plance above `19 or 20 aisle, as passengers who had boarded earlier took the overhead bins in the front. SW needs to monitor bin space and ensure that bin space above the seat are aligned to those sitting near their seats. Also the seating assignments needs to align with group number. Maybe board those last first and so on? Having said the ALL the passengers on the plane were gracious enough to allow me and other passengers in this dilema to retrieve our luggage and helped us along the way. I always love the flight staff, as always their fantastic and I can't rave about them enough!

I appreciate the staff who allowed me to board though I arrived a little late! Regarding the assigned seating, I had booked my flight before this change and wasn't aware of the change at the time, and so I didn't select a seat at booking as I didn't realize it was relevant. Better communication about the change would have been helpful for preparing.

Flight attendants very hospitable and friendly. Pilot flew a smooth take off and landing.

Paid for premium extra leg room but the bin space for rows 1-3 had to go in rows 4-6 and 4-6 had to go to 7-9 because flight attendants have snacks and their luggage upfront. So we pay extra to have to fight thru traffic to get our bags. Only 2nd day of new seating so hope they fix this.

WIFI was great. My selection for seating is an aisle, but during my trip, I never had an aisle seat. If we can get that corrected, I will be thrilled. No snack or drink on this flight.

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

boarded at 5:30 pm, pushed away from gate at 6pm ... takeoff was not until ~6:45pm; disappointing

Smooth boarding, pleasant and professional lady checking us in. Crew service was excellent, again pleasant, but professional. Nice touch-down on landing! Thank you Delta. 💗

Paid for wifi that didn't work. No plug in seat to work. No entertainment.

We departed early and made up time in the air allowing us to arrive 30 minutes early. Capt was incredibly genuine and thanked every passenger for flying with Delta. Completely humble and professional!

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

It was Delta, but the flight attendants were stressful and disrespectful. I am a diamond member a travel weekly. I have not had a negative thing to share in quite some time. But this was noticeable.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

They did the one thing that really matters - got to Chicago early.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

Waited for oxygen tanks for 30 minutes after boarding was complete.

One day, I do so hope for a gluten free snack! Seems like with the rest of the world FINALLY figuring out what gluten free is, American Airlines would too. Fingers crossed!!

We flew in first class. The crew did not offer drinks before the flight took off, but they treated us well during the flight. The food was excellent. There was actually too much food served, but it was nice to have all the options.

Update to handle the delay was very bad, crews no smiles or welcome or thanks. Don’t care attitude

Pilot navigated severe weather/snow storm with skill. Described his intentions clearly

On the plus side, crew was attentive, drinks were cold, and in-flight entertainment selection was better than some other airlines. On the negative aide, Plane was delayed almost an hour, either no announcements from the gate crew. Biscoff cookies are gross, appreciate airlines that give a choice. Also, crew had no personality or enthusiasm at all.

Little warm on the plane and delayed for an hour

So excited very proud first of all I wanna thank kayak all updates very professional and fast alart And amazing cabin crew so nice to me they deserve big salute

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

Awful. They won’t help me with anything. I booked on American but they abdicated to Iberia. The ticket was overpriced. Everything negative

They cancelled my flight last minute, forcing me to rebook with another airline.

Everything was good. On time, boarding fast, flight attendants friendly.

Spirit has always and will always stink. Absolute worst airline around.

A bottled or canned drink, whether water or soda would have been appreciated upon settling in and flying, without being charged for it.

I waited for 4+ extra hours to even board when i was fighting off a cold. So i was sitting there in the airport with a fever and chills while spirit wasted my time. Then once on the plane we had at least an extra hour of taxiing before and after takeoff. Really poor airline, no amenities to speak of, and a lack of organization that will just ruin your experience.

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

Like: seats that don't move; fast boarding; engaging crew; low-prices; individual gate at LGA; access to restrooms at the gate Dislike: no water on the flight

The whole thing everything was poorly managed poorly handled spirit doent deserve to be in business period.

Nothing. It was delayed three times and then canceled and we had to drive 15 hours to get home and rent a car.

The flight was cancelled at the last minute. Will never fly Spirit again. Without a doubt the worst airline around.

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