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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 7:14 and lands at 10:15
• Latest: departs at 20:32 and lands at 23:33.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago.

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago takes 3h 01m, covering 1.873 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago range from 147 € to 288 €, with an average of 211 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 147 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the 211 € route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 124 € return via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared with 210 € for direct.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago flights are:

• American Airlines: 87% on time
• Delta: 86% on time
• JetBlue: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 31 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about 232 € to 1.891 €. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 135 €, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) – daily rates from around 15 €:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around 29 €:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around 25 €:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 56m.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 187 € return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at 234 €, a difference of 48 €.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Chicago. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 5h 38m, compared to 5h 49m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS) and 6h 41m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are River North, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Sheraton Grand Chicago. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.