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Today’s best flight deals from New York to Chicago

Explore current cheapest deals departing from New York to Chicago

August 5 - August 12

Cheapest
Best

JFK - Chicago

$173

$120

Round trip

November 3 - November 11

JFK - Chicago

$145

$135

Round trip

August 4 - August 5

Earliest

JFK - Chicago

$187

$136

Round trip

August 18 - August 19

JFK - Chicago

$187

$136

Round trip

August 11 - August 25

JFK - Chicago

$154

$136

Round trip

September 23 - September 30

JFK - Chicago

$155

$136

Round trip

September 1 - September 2

JFK - Chicago

$143

$136

Round trip

September 9 - September 16

JFK - Chicago

$143

$136

Round trip

August 4 - August 12

Earliest

LGA - Chicago

$127

$137

Round trip

August 25 - August 26

LGA - Chicago

$168

$137

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New York to Chicago

A meaningful share of flights from New York to Chicago are non-stop, with 42.3% of recent itineraries offering direct service. For the remaining flights, most itineraries connect at least once, with a typical number of 2 stopovers when connecting.
When looking for cheap flights from New York to Chicago, prices typically range from $155–$568, with a median fare of $334. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Unfortunately, recent fares classified as a good price are 0%.
The cheapest time to fly from New York to Chicago is during the winter and early spring months. December stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $94. January follows closely with a median of $99, and March also offers competitive pricing at a median of $142.
A typical journey from New York to Chicago takes about 9h 6m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 1141 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from New York to Chicago

Regular price: $119 - $254

Prices for flights from New York to Chicago are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New York to Chicago typically range from $119 to $254. The current lowest deal is $120 with JetBlue Airways, for travel from August 5 to August 12.

now $120

Low $119

High $254

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to CHI is December, with a median price of $94. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $462. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $94

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $462

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Direct flights from New York to Chicago

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Last-minute flights going from New York to Chicago

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Chicago

JetBlue Airways

New York (JFK) - Chicago (ORD)

JetBlue Airways

$423

$289

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Chicago

JetBlue Airways

New York (JFK) - Chicago (ORD)

JetBlue Airways

$421

$292

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

New York (EWR) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$402

$240

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Chicago

Frontier Airlines

New York (EWR) - Chicago (MDW)

Frontier Airlines

$399

$249

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Chicago

New York (JFK) - Chicago (ORD)

$322

$217

One-way

Sat, Jul 11

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Chicago

New York (JFK) - Chicago (MDW)

$301

$187

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Chicago

2 nights

Jun 25 - Jun 27

$402  →  $240

40%

4 nights

Jun 25 - Jun 29

$399  →  $249

38%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$312  →  $169

46%

5 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 17

$290  →  $156

46%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Chicago

New York - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for New York to Chicago are above the typical level at a median of $334.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $94.

⏱️ Flight duration

9h 6m is the typical flight time

The typical flight duration from New York to Chicago is 9 hours and 6 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available

42.3% of recent deals are for direct flights, with frequent deals available daily.

🏆 Airline highlight

JetBlue Airways offers direct flights

JetBlue Airways is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

On average, there are over 1 deal per day for flights from New York to Chicago.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Chicago, with prices from $120.

📍 ~20 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$120

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia offers flights to Chicago, with prices from $137.

📍 ~10 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$137

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport offers flights to Chicago, with prices from $219.

📍 ~70 km from New York city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$219

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers flights to Chicago, with prices from $137.

📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$137

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights to Chicago, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$120

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is a convenient choice for arriving in Chicago.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport serves the wider Chicago area, providing another arrival option.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$245

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options and direct rail access.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$176

South Bend International (SBN)

South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to Chicago and connects via commuter rail.

📍 ~125 km from Chicago (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$227

Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)

Cheapest

Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, good for travelers on Chicago's eastern side.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Dane County Regional (MSN)

Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport, less congested than major Chicago or Milwaukee hubs.

📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$269

Fort Wayne International (FWA)

Fort Wayne International is an alternative for travelers in the southeastern Chicago suburbs, with stable regional service.

📍 ~260 km from Chicago (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$246

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to Chicago is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $323. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $582, while booking 7-13 days out averages around $495. Across the trailing quarter, prices tend to fluctuate, with earlier bookings (60+ days out) averaging $413.

A fare of $155 or less is considered a good price for flights from New York to Chicago. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the same period was $334, while prices in the upper quartile reached $568.

Historically, December and January are typically the cheapest months to fly from New York to Chicago, with median prices of $94 and $99 respectively. March also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $142. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, is $334, indicating that these specific months offer considerable savings.