How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.

How much are return flights from New York to Chicago?

The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Chicago is £31. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Chicago?

2 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Chicago.

Which airlines fly direct from New York to Chicago?

United, American Airlines and WestJet fly direct from New York to Chicago.

How many flights are there a week from New York to Chicago?

As of May 2024, there are 1,696 flights per week flying from New York to Chicago.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago is usually May.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 15.8 miles away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from £31 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from New York to Chicago on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Chicago on Wednesday, 29 May 2024 .

Can I get a direct flight from New York to Chicago?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from New York to Chicago?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chicago?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Chicago?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from New York to Chicago with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Spirit Airlines .

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Chicago.£31 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 May, returning Wed, 29 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 29 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 May, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £31, select.

Chicago.£39 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Jun, returning Wed, 5 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 4 Jun, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 5 Jun, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £39, select.

Chicago.£47 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Aug, returning Tue, 27 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 27 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 27 Aug, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £47, select.

Chicago.£57 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 May, returning Wed, 5 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from New York LaGuardia on Wed, 29 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 5 Jun, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £57, select.

Chicago.£59 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 May, returning Sat, 1 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 28 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 1 Jun, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £59, select.

Chicago.£69 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jul, returning Wed, 31 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 23 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 31 Jul, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £69, select.

Chicago.£69 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Sep, returning Sat, 7 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Thu, 5 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 7 Sep, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £69, select.

Chicago.£70 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Nov, returning Tue, 5 Nov.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from New York LaGuardia on Tue, 5 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 5 Nov, arriving in New York LaGuardia.Price includes taxes and charges.From £70, select.

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Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in May.

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New York to Chicago: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£31
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	2 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airline	United
Average flights per week	1,696

Finding cheap flights from New York to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

: There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
: The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Chicago is £31. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: 2 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Chicago.
: United, American Airlines and WestJet fly direct from New York to Chicago.
: As of May 2024, there are 1,696 flights per week flying from New York to Chicago.
: The cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago is usually May.
: If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 15.8 miles away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from £31.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Chicago on Wednesday, 29 May 2024.
: Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
: We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
: We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
: In May, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
: The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Spirit Airlines .

This information is correct as of February 2016

Airlines that fly from New York to Chicago

There’s a good selection of airlines providing direct flights from New York to Chicago. There are Delta, United, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines flights from LaGuardia Airport. United and American Airlines also offer flights from New York Newark Airport and both Delta and American Airlines also fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport. All of these flights arrive to Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

Terminal Information

New York LaGuardia Airport

LaGuardia is located north of Queens, 12 miles from New York city centre. There are four terminals at the airport, all connected by walkways and buses. Delta flights to Chicago depart from Terminal A whilst all other flights to Chicago depart from Terminal B.

In Terminal A there are convenience stores, WorldBean and Yankee Clipper food outlets, device charging stations and cash machines. Terminal B is much bigger and has a greater selection of food, drink and shopping venues. There’s Auntie Anne’s, Figs Café, Metro Burger Bar and MexiJoe’s for a bite to eat, and Lacoste, Desigual, Hudson and a duty free store for a little retail therapy. Complimentary Wi-Fi for up to 30 minutes is available throughout both terminals.

New York John F. Kennedy Airport

New York John F. Kennedy Airport is located in Queens, 12 miles southeast of Lower Manhattan. There are six terminals at the airport. Delta depart from Terminal 2 and American Airlines depart from Terminal 8. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout both terminals for up to 30 minutes. There’s an extensive selection of food and shopping options available in both terminals, although Terminal 8 is the bigger of the two and has slightly more choice.

New York Newark Airport

New York Newark Airport is located 15 miles southwest of Midtown Manhattan. There are three terminals at the airport with American Airlines flights departing from Terminal A and United flights departing from Terminal C. Complimentary Wi-Fi connection is available throughout all terminals for up to 30 minutes. In both terminals you’ll also find a great range of shops and food outlets along with cash machines and device charging stations.

Chicago O’Hare International Airport

Chicago O’Hare International Airport is located 17 miles northwest of Chicago city centre. The airport has four terminals. United flights arrive to Terminal 1, Delta flights arrive to Terminal 2, and both Spirit Airways and American Airlines flights arrive to Terminal 3.

The arrivals hall in all terminals offers an airport information desk, cash machines and convenience stores. If you’re looking to hire a car from the airport, you can take the car hire shuttle from outside each of the terminals. This shuttle will take you to the relevant company’s car hire office. Taxis also depart from outside each terminal building.

Public transport options from the airport to the city include both trains and buses. O’Hare Blue Line train station is located on the lower level of Terminal 2, which can be accessed by the ATS (Airport Transit System) if you need to travel between terminals. Shuttle buses to the city centre depart from the Bus/Shuttle Center, which can be found in the main car park outside Terminal 1.

Practical Information

If you’re a British citizen travelling to the US for a tourist visit of 90 days or less you will not need a visa thanks to the US Visa Waiver Programme. You will need to apply for authorisation to travel through the ESTA before your flight.

What to Expect in Chicago

The “Windy City” isn’t actually the windiest city in the US but it does get breezes coming off Lake Michigan. Temperatures in New York and Chicago are largely the same but Chicago can experience heavier snowfall and colder weather in winter months. During the summer, temperatures rise into the low thirties and there are regular thunderstorms.

The cost of living and travelling in Chicago is generally cheaper than in New York. You can expect to pay around $65.00 for a mid-range three course meal for two, $6.00 for a bottle of beer and $2.25 for a one-way ticket on public transport.

New York is one hour ahead of Chicago.

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