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New York, NY to Chicago, IL Flight

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11/18/2025
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New York, NY to Chicago, IL by flight

The journey from New York, NY to Chicago, IL by flight is 712.79 mi and takes 7 hr 25 min. There are 71 connections per day, with the first departure at 6:00 AM and the last at 9:59 PM. It is possible to travel from New York, NY to Chicago, IL by flight for as little as $54.87 or as much as $702.69. The best price for this journey is $54.87.

Lowest Price $54.87
Journey Duration 7 hr 25 min
Connection per Day 71
Lowest Price $54.87
Highest Price $702.69
First Departure 6:00 AM
Last Departure 9:59 PM
Distance 712.79 mi
Departure New York, NY
Arrival Chicago, IL
Carriers United Airlines, Alaska Airlines

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Price as departure date approaches

Airlines may charge higher ticket prices as the date of departure approaches. Prices in the next days can range from around $8.31 to $241.47 but may be subject to change. Our advice is to book as early as possible to potentially save up to 97% on your trip!

Find the best day to travel to Chicago, IL by plane

When travelling to Chicago, IL by plane, if you want to avoid crowds you can check how frequently our customers are travelling in the next 30-days using the graph below. On average, the peak hours to travel are between 6:30am and 9am in the morning, or between 4pm and 7pm in the evening. Please keep this in mind when travelling to your point of departure as you may need some extra time to arrive, particularly in big cities!

Services on board United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue from New York, NY to Chicago, IL
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New York, NY to Chicago, IL CO2 Emissions by Flight

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Train
80.3kg
Bus
86.03kg
Flight
229.42kg
Car
183.54kg

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a flight ticket from New York, NY to Chicago, IL?
A flight ticket from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is $324.90. However the price varies depending on how early you buy, and if it's peak time to travel. Occasionally you can find them for as cheap as $54.87.
What's the cheapest flight ticket from New York, NY to Chicago, IL?
The cheapest ticket you can get from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is $54.87. We recommend booking as early as possible and off-peak hours to get the cheapest ticket possible. Off-peak times are usually from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00.
What's the distance between New York, NY and Chicago, IL by flight?
New York, NY to Chicago, IL is 712.79 mi.
How long does the flight between New York, NY and Chicago, IL take?
New York, NY to Chicago, IL is on average 7 hr 25 min. However the fastest option will get you there in 2 hr 21 min.
Which companies operate from New York, NY to Chicago, IL?
The flight journey from New York, NY to Chicago, IL is covered by 4 operator(s). On Virail you can find these carriers that provide services on this route: United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Frontier and Spirit Airlines.
How many flight connections per day go from New York, NY to Chicago, IL?
New York, NY to Chicago, IL has 71 connection(s) per day on average.
What time does the first flight from New York, NY to Chicago, IL leave?
The earliest flight from New York, NY to Chicago, IL departs at 6:00 AM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
What time does the last flight from New York, NY to Chicago, IL depart?
The latest flight from New York, NY to Chicago, IL departs at 9:59 PM. However be sure to check with us the schedule on the day you want to leave as the time may differ.
Should I book my ticket from New York, NY to Chicago, IL in advance?
If you can, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to ensure you get better savings. The cheapest flight ticket we have found is $54.87 but this may be subject to change depending on the day of travel, hour you wish to depart and how far in advance you book.
How many direct connections depart from New York, NY to Chicago, IL?
There are on average 28 direct connection(s) from New York, NY to go to Chicago, IL.
What's the fastest journey time between New York, NY to Chicago, IL by flight?
The fastest journey time by flight between New York, NY and Chicago, IL is 2 hr 21 min.
Is there a direct flight from New York, NY to Chicago, IL?
Yes, there is a direct flight between New York, NY and Chicago, IL.
What are the CO2 emissions for New York, NY to Chicago, IL by flight?
The flight journey from New York, NY to Chicago, IL creates 229.42kg of CO2 emissions.