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

• Earliest: departs at 5:54 am and lands at 8:44 am
• Latest: departs at 9:42 pm and lands at 12:32 am.

The flight takes about 2h 50m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport 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 LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 50m, covering 731 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 LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $188 to $338, with an average of $260 over the past 12 months. Anything below $188 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $260 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $136 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $259 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 LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 84% on time
• Delta: 82% 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.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 46% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 24%, evening flights for 24%, and night flights for 6%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $246 to $1,186. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York LaGuardia Airport 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 LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $180.

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 LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from New York LaGuardia (LGA) and 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 LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 45m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $224 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $291, a difference of $67.

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

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Indianapolis (IND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 4h 22m via Pittsburgh (PIT) and 4h 43m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind New York LaGuardia 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 LaGuardia Airport 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

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.

American Airlines allows you to board with pets such as cats and dogs in the cabin when flying out from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). However, they must bear the relevant health documents and valid vaccination certificates. Still, you’ll have to restrict the pets in their kernels to prevent them from disturbing other passengers. Remember to check with the airline for any changes in their pet policy.

If you left New York with a depleted wallet, and are looking to recharge it at ORD, you’ll find numerous ATMs conveniently situated at this airport. Head to the upper levels of Concourse B in T1, as well as the upper level of T2 and T3.

If you’ve just landed from LGA to ORD and are looking for a religious space, go to the prayer room. The airport’s chapel sits on the Mezzanine level of Terminal 2, near the USO and above the ticket counters for Delta Air Lines.

Several rental car agencies run their services at the O'Hare International Airport (ORD). From the arrival hall, proceed to Suite 830, or stop at Routes Car & Truck Rentals a few steps from Schiller Park. Make early bookings to enjoy special rates.