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Cheapest time to fly from Chicago to New York City

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of August. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time5 h and 19 mWhen flying from Chicago to New York City, this can take around 5 h and 19 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$89The 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

Origin airportsO'hare International Airport, Midway International AirportFor flights from Chicago to New York City

Destination airportsLaGuardia Airport, John F. Kennedy International Airport, Stewart International AirportWhen traveling from Chicago to New York City

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to New York City according to search data results from our customers

Airlines operating this routeSpirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from Chicago to New York City

One-way average Price$123A flight from Chicago to New York City at eDreams will cost around $123, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookDecemberMarch is one of the most frequent times to fly to New York City from Chicago according to real data from our customers

Airlines that fly from Chicago to New York City

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

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

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Chicago to New York City?

When you fly from Chicago to New York City the average price is $123. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

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 $89. 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 October, September and January, 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 5 h and 19 m on average, at an average distance of 716.94 mi, 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: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to LaGuardia Airport(LGA). The following airlines fly this route:

Which airlines fly from Chicago to New York City?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Chicago to New York City are:

American Airlines.

Frontier Airlines

American Airlines
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