Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHI) to New York City (NYC)

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Route information

Distance: 717 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD) How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW) How far from city center: 4 miles

New York City airports

La Guardia (LGA) How far from city center: 5 miles

John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) How far from city center: 14 miles

Stewart (SWF) How far from city center: 52 miles

Going to and from the airports

Flights from Chicago

Chicago is the third largest city in the USA, after New York City and Los Angeles. It is served by a number of airports, but the most frequently used are O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport. O'Hare International Airport is located 27 kilometers from Chicago Loop, the city's downtown area. Midway International Airport is 16 kilometers from the Loop.

Your Chicago to New York flight may leave from O'Hare International Airport, which was the busiest airport globally in 2014 until Atlanta Airport took its place. It has often been ranked as one of the best airports in North America. Midway International Airport is closer to the city and handles mostly low-cost airlines.

Travelling to Chicago airport

To get from Chicago to NYC, you will have to confirm from which airport your plane is taking off. If your plane is taking off from O'Hare International Airport, take the Blue Line's 'L' service which runs between the airport and Forest Park. This train stops near downtown Chicago, from where you can board the train. If your flight is scheduled to take off from Midway International Airport, get on the Orange Line train from downtown Chicago to reach this airport in just 25 minutes. There are also buses and taxis available from the Loop and other neighborhoods of Chicago.

Reaching New York City

There is never a dull moment when you are in New York City and Manhattan is this city's throbbing heart. Begin your trip at 14th Street, which used to be one of the most glamorous streets in the world; now, it is a regular shopping area. Head toward East Village and discover the New York arts scene. The Yiddish Art Theater and Webster Hall are important landmarks in this area. Spend time at Tribeca, one of the best-preserved New York neighborhoods and head toward Broadway to catch a theater performance. End your journey at Greenwich Village, which used to be one of the most bohemian neighborhoods of New York City.

Getting to the city center

Flights from Chicago to New York may land at one of the many airports that serve New York City. If your flight lands at John F. Kennedy International Airport or LaGuardia Airport, consider yourself lucky. Both these airports are located in the Bronx, one of the five boroughs of New York City. From these airports, you can take the New York City Subway to reach Lower Manhattan. You may have to change trains to get to your final destination. If you land at Newark Liberty International Airport, you will have to travel for a longer time, as this is located in New Jersey State. However, taxis and express buses drop off passengers at various locations.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to New York City

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

For flights from Chicago to New York City, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to New York City is $20. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Chicago to New York City?

The most popular months to book a trip from Chicago to New York City are April, July and August, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to New York City?

The best time of the year to visit New York City depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, May is the best month to fly to New York City from Chicago in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, February and March are the months with fewer searches for Chicago - New York City.

How long does the flight from Chicago to New York City take?

Flight length from Chicago to New York City is around 02:17 hours on average, at an average distance of 1,187 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Chicago and New York City?

The main route from Chicago to New York City is: Midway Airport (MDW) to La Guardia (LGA). The following airlines fly this route: Spirit Airlines. Alternatively, you can find Chicago - New York City flights between O hare International Airport (ORD) to John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) with the following airline(s) flying the route: American Airlines. JetBlue Airways.

The airlines that fly indirectly from Chicago to New York City are:

British Airways, stopping at Dayton, OH during at least 72 minutes.

American Airlines, with 69 minutes of layover in Pittsburgh, PA.

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Flying Time 2 h and 17 m When flying from Chicago to New York City, this can take around 2 h and 17 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight $20 The best price for flights from Chicago to New York City offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure Airport O'hare International Airport O'hare International Airport is where you'll take off when flying from Chicago to New York City

Arrival Airport La Guardia You'll land at La Guardia when flying from Chicago to New York City