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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 07:17
• Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 22:42.

The flight takes about 2h 17m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport.

A direct flight from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport takes 2h 17m, covering 716 miles.

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 Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport range from £141 to £261, with an average of £190 over the past 12 months. Anything below £141 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the £190 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £120 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with £191 for direct.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flights are:

• Delta: 78% on time
• Southwest: 77% on time
• United Airlines: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£75 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 Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport flights, with 45% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 32%, Evening flights for 23%, 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 £195 to £1,107. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to New York LaGuardia 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 Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £112, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £58 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Dollar

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

Night 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 Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 24m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Chicago to New York LaGuardia Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at £177 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £234, a difference of £57.

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

4 airlines operate flights between Chicago and New York LaGuardia Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 35m, compared to 5h 06m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 5h 37m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

New York LaGuardia Airport is 1 hour ahead of Chicago (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in New York LaGuardia Airport are Times Square, New York City Center, and Madison Square Garden. These are among the most viewed places in New York LaGuardia Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to New York LaGuardia 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
• Southwest: 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.