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Cheap flights from New York, NY to Chicago from C$ 81

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHI
5 Mar — 12 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from New York to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 February 2026.

Mon 2/311:05 p.m.
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/36:51 p.m.
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2C$ 120
Sun 22/38:42 a.m.
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 30/37:31 p.m.
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 130
Wed 8/46:30 a.m.
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 31m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/410:55 a.m.
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop7h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 132
Sat 28/27:40 a.m.
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/38:16 p.m.
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop12h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2C$ 134
Wed 8/410:54 p.m.
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/46:01 p.m.
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 137
Wed 4/310:05 a.m.
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop8h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/36:51 p.m.
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 141
Sun 15/310:54 p.m.
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 17/36:01 p.m.
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 142
Tue 3/312:02 p.m.
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/36:51 p.m.
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 146
Sun 22/310:54 p.m.
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 30/36:01 p.m.
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 148
Sat 9/54:54 p.m.
LGA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 47m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 11/59:04 a.m.
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2C$ 152
Wed 8/410:54 p.m.
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 13/46:01 p.m.
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 153
Sat 21/211:05 p.m.
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 22/26:51 p.m.
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/2C$ 154

Find flight deals from New York to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 3 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 120

One-way from

C$ 81

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 254

Good one-way deal

C$ 187 or less
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  • 2/3-8/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 44m total
  • New York to Chicago
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  • 20/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 38m total
  • New York to Chicago
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New York

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 28/2

7:40 a.m.-9:22 a.m.

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

8:16 p.m.-10:00 a.m.

1 stop12h 44m

C$ 134

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 28/2

12:02 p.m.-9:13 p.m.

1 stop10h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

6:51 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop2h 09m

C$ 179

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 27/5

7:00 a.m.-8:42 a.m.

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/5

7:15 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 187

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 18/4

5:30 p.m.-7:23 p.m.

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

9:35 a.m.-12:47 p.m.

Nonstop2h 12m

C$ 187

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 4/5

9:50 p.m.-11:37 p.m.

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/5

6:00 a.m.-9:12 a.m.

Nonstop2h 12m

C$ 187

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 9/5

2:36 p.m.-4:17 p.m.

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

9:55 p.m.-1:15 a.m.

Nonstop2h 20m

C$ 187

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 14/4

11:32 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

7:41 p.m.-11:05 p.m.

Nonstop2h 24m

C$ 187

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 25/2

6:05 a.m.-7:58 a.m.

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

2:30 p.m.-5:48 p.m.

Nonstop2h 18m

C$ 201

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/3

7:30 a.m.-9:27 a.m.

Nonstop2h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

5:50 p.m.-9:01 p.m.

Nonstop2h 11m

C$ 201

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 5/3

11:32 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

7:10 a.m.-10:17 a.m.

Nonstop2h 07m

C$ 201

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 30 January 2026.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago (average of C$ 66). Flying from New York to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 163). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 February 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 56% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 3 February 2026.

The most flights from NYC to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (177 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New York to Chicago?

How often are flights from New York to Chicago delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between New York and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines has had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 3 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Chicago, such as Spirit Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,407 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

IAH - BWI

Everything was alright didn't get any snacks cause it was an short flight. The workers were very nice and respectful
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,407 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,407 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Overall

6.3

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Food

5.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

IAH - BWI

Everything was alright didn't get any snacks cause it was an short flight. The workers were very nice and respectful

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?

    For as low as C$ 187, United Airlines can have you in Chicago from New York in 2h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1152 km. Most flights are nonstop.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago (average of C$ 66). Flying from New York to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 163). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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