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Find the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New York to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

New York to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 1,675
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 43 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week1,497

Finding cheap flights from New York to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from New York to Chicago is ₹ 3,850. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 43 minutes is the average flight time from New York to Chicago.
United, American Airlines and WestJet fly direct from New York to Chicago.
As of May 2024, there are 1,497 flights per week flying from New York to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago is usually June.
If you're flying from New York, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from ₹ 3,850.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from New York to Chicago on Wednesday, 5 June 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 13°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.
The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Spirit Airlines .

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What you need to know before flying from New York to Chicago?

Airport information

Departure

New York La Guardia Airport (LGA)

La Guardia Airport,PA Administration Building,Flushing,NY 11371, USA

 

New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

225 Park Avenue South,9th Floor,New York,NY 10003, USA

 

New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

233 Park Avenue South,9th Floor,New York,NY 10003, USA
 

Arrival

Chicago Gary Regional Airport (GYY)

6001 W Industrial Highway,Gary,IN 46406,USA

 

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

5500 South Cicero Avenue,Chicago,IL 60638,USA

 

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

PO Box 66142,Chicago,IL 60666,USA

 

Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)

60 Airport Drive,Rockford,IL 61109-2902,USA

 

Getting to New York airport

  • All airports can be reached using taxis and buses or private cars.
  • Travellers commuting by train can use NJ Transit or Amtrak to reach Newark airport.
  • The JFK Airport Airtrain ferries those travelling to JFK airport, and is a good option in conjunction with other public transport.
  • Airport shuttles are also available to take travellers from the city to each of the New York airports.

Travelling from Chicago airport

  • All the airports have access to taxis and buses, using which travellers can travel into the city.
  • O’Hare and Midway airports are also connected by rail.
  • Travellers who prefer to drive, can rent cars from the airport. Check Skyscanner’s car hire page to know more.

Facilities at New York and Chicago airports

  • All the New York airports provide free Wi-Fi for the first 30 minutes. They also have a number of options for shopping and dining, including duty-free at the international airports. In addition to this, ATMs and banking and FOREX facilities, as well as charging stations, first aid and pet relief areas are also available.
  • Some Chicago airports provide free Wi-Fi, banking and FOREX services. O’Hare and Midway have plenty of shopping and dining outlets. The other airports are mainly service charters and regional businesses.

Tips on how to make the best out of your flight journey from New York to Chicago

The flying time from New York to Chicago is between two and a half and three hours. There are numerous direct flights from New York to Chicago. Travellers can read up on the places to see in Chicago, including one of the tallest buildings in the USA.

Time difference

New York, on EST, is one hour ahead of Chicago, which is on Central time.

Weather in Chicago

July is Chicago’s hottest month, with temperatures averaging around 23 degrees Celsius. July also gets the most rainfall, and the winter gets a fair share of snow and a high wind-chill factor, earning Chicago the moniker The Windy City. January is the coldest month, with temperatures going to minus 10 degrees Celsius at night.

Exchange rate

The US Dollar (USD) is the currency for both American cities.

Cost of living in Chicago

A meal for two in a mid-range restaurant will cost around USD 40, a fast food meal will cost around USD 7 per head. A one way local bus will run USD 2, and a ticket for the “L” train will be USD 2.25.

Mode of payments accepted in Chicago

All establishments accept US Dollars, and most accept credit and debit card payments too.

Best places for your first meal in Chicago

Chicago is known for the eponymous Chicago style pizza as well as hot dogs. For a taste of Chicago history, head over to the Polish village. The first MacDonald’s of the world is also in Chicago.

Information and data provided on this page is correct as of April 26th, 2017.

 


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