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Cheapest return fare
£156
Typical prices: £166-£281
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Cheapest direct flights
£156
Typical prices: £159-£285
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Tue 25/8Tue 1/9
LGA - ORD • Direct
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American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; United Premier Access speeds check-in.
United Wi-Fi includes free messaging; avoid large roller bags on EWR-ORD flights.
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Cheap Flights from New York to O'Hare Intl (NYC-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New York to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from New York to O'Hare Intl

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
Delta Logo
19:35 - 21:52
JFK
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ORD
3h 17mdirect
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06:00 - 09:24
ORD
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JFK
2h 24mdirect
£156Delta
Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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07:30 - 09:06
LGA
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ORD
2h 36mdirect
Delta Logo
17:40 - 21:07
ORD
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LGA
2h 27mdirect
£156Delta
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 2 Sep
American Airlines Logo
08:27 - 10:30
JFK
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ORD
3h 03mdirect
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16:30 - 20:01
ORD
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JFK
2h 31mdirect
£156American Airlines
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 2 Sep
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06:11 - 08:00
LGA
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ORD
2h 49mdirect
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20:25 - 23:45
ORD
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LGA
2h 20mdirect
£156American Airlines
Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug
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20:00 - 21:58
JFK
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ORD
2h 58mdirect
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09:40 - 12:59
ORD
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JFK
2h 19mdirect
£163JetBlue
Tue, 25 Aug - Tue, 1 Sep
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14:55 - 18:37
LGA
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ORD
4h 42m
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12:00 - 15:17
ORD
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LGA
2h 17mdirect
£163United Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
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21:45 - 23:22
EWR
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ORD
2h 37mdirect
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05:00 - 08:14
ORD
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EWR
2h 14mdirect
£163United Airlines
Tue, 8 Sep - Sat, 12 Sep
Delta Logo
10:40 - 12:25
JFK
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ORD
2h 45mdirect
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10:25 - 13:49
ORD
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JFK
2h 24mdirect
£164Delta
Sat, 22 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug
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17:55 - 19:57
LGA
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ORD
3h 02mdirect
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19:05 - 22:34
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LGA
2h 29mdirect
£164Delta
Mon, 17 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
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20:29 - 22:15
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ORD
2h 46mdirect
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21:35 - 00:57
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2h 22mdirect
£164United Airlines
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for New York to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New York to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from New York usually cost between £176 and £321 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £156 on Delta (19 Aug–19 Aug).

What is the cheapest New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport costs £141 on the route between Newark Airport (EWR) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 6% cheaper than other New York-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport routes. It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New York to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For New York to Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to New York, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost £152 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £272 and £260 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £191 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New York to O'Hare Intl

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on British Airways

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines, EWR, LGA and JFK

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from New York to Chicago

Low season

January

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Best time to beat the crowds (30% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from New York to O'Hare Intl

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Flights from New York to O'Hare Intl: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from New York to O'Hare Intl 
StephenFlew with United Airlines
EWR
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ORD
Jan 2025
Don't bring a carry on roller bag. It won't fit. They will gate check it. It will take forever.
yvgeniFlew with United Airlines
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Jan 2024
Check the weather before flying , and don’t rely on getting on time to your destination

FAQs for booking New York to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was £77 for a one-way ticket and £156 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New York to Chicago?

    When flying out of New York you will be using one of these airports: New York John F Kennedy Intl or New York LaGuardia. You will be landing at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New York to Chicago?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New York to Chicago flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New York to Chicago?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New York to Chicago flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New York to Chicago?

    There are direct flights from New York to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New York to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New York to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New York to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from New York is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New York to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back to New York with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New York to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago from New York up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Chicago to New York? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £136 or less one-way and £207 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to New York

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,JetBlue, +1 more

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top airline flying from New York to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New York to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New York to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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American AirlinesOverall score based on 11839 reviews
7.2Comfort
6.8Entertainment
7.9Crew
6.4Food
7.5Boarding
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The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

2.0 MediocreSophie, Jun 2026
LGA - ORD
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The flight de-boarded after being informed of a 3 hour delay. The gate agent said we could go to lounge. The flight ended up boarding 20 minutes later and I missed it.

Flight was delayed half hour before boarding, but when I checked flight aware the plane that would Pick us up had a delay of more than an hour. AA should let us know in advance to avoid waiting several hours in the airport

There was no inflight service. Once we landed we were delayed to find a gate for an hour and a half which was 1/2 the total time in the air.

It was good experience this time. The flight was on time.

The gate agent had a really bad attitude and refused to help me get on the standby list. She just handed me a card and said I needed to call a number. I asked her to help with the AA app on my phone and she just shrugged and said she didnt know. After a few phone calls, I eventually just went to a different gate agent on the other side of the terminal and got the help I needed.

My flight got switched and my prepaid bag didnt transfer over properly so I paid to check ANOTHER BAG. I was placed in a middle seat and it was just miserable. At least it was a bulkhead row so I had legroom. The flight just never seem3d to end

The flight from Buffalo to Chicago was on an older and smaller plane. Seating was tight. Looking closely at the interior of the aircraft there were definitely signs of aging and wear.

Extreme weather delays. Missed my flight to France and I ended up leaving the plane.

Great flight. The captain did a great job of minimizing some minor turbulence and in general it was a smooth flight. Early departure and early arrival at destination. Great service.

I am very disappointed with american. We have flown American airlines numerous times, as well as other airlines and never had such an experience. My son's flight for Sunday afternoon was cancelled around 11 am. We were told not to do anything bec AA would. After an hour of not seeing a change in his flight status. I called AA. I was on hold for half hour then opted for a call back. That call back never came. So I called again, in meantime I started looking online at my options. No flights were leaving that day from AA. But other airlines were flying out. We needed our son in Chicago asap.i kept calling AA for a callback, but never received one. Finally i called back later in the afternoon and a representative answered the call. She told me there were no flights out till Tuesday morning. I asked how this is possible, I had seen flights from AA and other airlines leaving Monday. She said she checked all NYC airports and there were no AA flights till Tuesday AM. Then I asked about getting on another airline. She responded i would be responsible for that. When I asked how AA would reimburse. She became nasty and told me AA has not responsibility to reimburse anything they will put me in a flight for Tuesday morning. When i explained he must be there Monday by 8am, she told me there's nothing to do and practically hung up. At that point I just asked her to book the Tuesday morning flight. I had this experience with other airlines, cancelled due to weather and they and their reps were much more helpful. Either way Tuesday morning flight was delayed as well. Over an hour! I expect more from AA.

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