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New York → Chicago

Route at a glance

Cheapest ticket
$86 · Dec 9
Nonstop flights
yes · American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Flight time
2h 25m
Airlines
Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, jetBlue, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Cheapest month
December 2026 · $86
Distance
708 mi

The cheapest ticket from New York to Chicago is $86 right now: departing Dec 9, Frontier Airlines, 1 stop. Nonstop flights are run by American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines; the flight takes about 2h 25m. It is cheapest to fly in December (from $86) and priciest in April (from $176). The distance is about 708 miles.

Planning a quick getaway from New York to Chicago? FareRadius helps you find the best deals for a weekend trip. You'll typically fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). While direct flights are available, sometimes a flight with one transfer can save you money, especially if you have a bit more time.

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Chicago is often in December, with prices as low as $86. If you can be flexible with your travel dates, our calendar below will show you the best fares. Direct flights are offered by American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines, with the fastest trip taking just 2 hours and 25 minutes.

Cheapest flights from New York to Chicago

DepartsAirlineFlight timePrice
Dec 9Frontier Airlines1 stop9h 56m$86Tickets →
Nov 18Frontier Airlines1 stop7h 55m$93Tickets →
Jan 6Frontier Airlines1 stop13h 20m$95Tickets →
Nov 17Frontier Airlines1 stop7h 12m$99Tickets →
Jan 5Frontier Airlines1 stop26h 7m$100Tickets →
Nov 11American Airlinesnonstop2h 49m$100Tickets →
Nov 15jetBlue1 stop6h 20m$100Tickets →
Nov 12Frontier Airlines1 stop27h 46m$100Tickets →
Dec 31Southwest Airlinesnonstop2h 40m$101Tickets →
Nov 19jetBlue1 stop5h 10m$102Tickets →
Dec 10United Airlinesnonstop2h 43m$102Tickets →
Jan 1American Airlinesnonstop3h 7m$104Tickets →

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Prices by month

MonthPrice
October 2026from $149Tickets →
November 2026from $93Tickets →
December 2026from $86Tickets →
January 2027from $95Tickets →
March 2027from $115Tickets →
April 2027from $176Tickets →
May 2027from $166Tickets →

Calendar: October 2026

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FAQ

How much is a flight from New York to Chicago?

The cheapest one-way ticket is $86 right now (Dec 9, Frontier Airlines, 1 stop).

Are there nonstop flights from New York to Chicago?

Yes — American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop; the flight takes about 2h 25m.

When is it cheapest to fly from New York to Chicago?

in December from $86; priciest in April (from $176).

Which New York airport should I fly from to Chicago?

For flights to Chicago, you will typically depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

What is the best way to find the lowest price for a New York to Chicago flight?

To catch the lowest price, consider being flexible with your travel dates. December 2026 currently offers the cheapest fares at $86. Our calendar below can help you spot the best deals.