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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:02 and lands at 7:54
• Latest: departs at 22:13 and lands at 1:05.

The flight takes about 2h 52m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 52m, covering 1.878 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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from 164 € to 313 €, with an average of 232 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 164 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the 232 € route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 179 € return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with 232 € for direct.

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

• United Airlines: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Delta: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 31 €–89 € 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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 48% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 27%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 3%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 134 €, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 15 € for economy cars. Top options include:

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

Flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 53m.

One-stop flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 212 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 259 €, a difference of 47 €.

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

4 airlines operate flights between New York and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Flying via Indianapolis (IND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 13m, compared to 4h 22m via Pittsburgh (PIT) and 4h 44m via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind New York (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 O'Hare Intl Airport are River North, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Sheraton Grand Chicago. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: 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.

Chicago Midway is closer to downtown Chicago, and since it is a smaller airport it can be less busy and easier to navigate; however, because of the airport size difference, Chicago O'Hare International tends to have more flights and is served by more carriers.

Rides start at $38 but can, of course, be higher depending on the time of day and traffic conditions.

Chicago O'Hare International utilizes a cell phone lot for those wishing to pick up arriving passengers. The lot has a flight information display to let those waiting know when you have arrived. The airport does not allow stopping in front of the terminal except for immediate pickup of passengers, so the cell phone lot is an excellent option for those waiting for arriving passengers.

One very convenient and unique way to get to New York LaGuardia is via the New York City Ferry. You can take the ferry from New York to the last stop at Astoria and then get a taxi or Uber to the airport. The ferry offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as a variety of snacks on board, making it a comfortable journey overall.