Lower Manhattan skyline seen from Upper New York Bay. Flights from Chicago to New York

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to New York

Flights from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to New York LaGuardia (LGA), with O'Hare security hours, LaGuardia's Terminal B and C split, and the free Q70 bus into Queens.

ORD to LGA · 738 mi · 2h 12m est.

ORD to LGA
738 miles
2h 12m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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Chicago to New York flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 12m (estimated)

ORD → LGA

Cheapest cached price

$194

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 23, 2026.

Planning a trip from Chicago to New York? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 12m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $194 (last checked Oct 23, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Chicago to New York at a glance

ORD to LGA is about 738 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Chicago to New York on Eazair
Origin	Chicago (ORD)
Destination	New York (LGA)
Average Flight Time	~2h 12m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$194
Fares Last Checked	Oct 23, 2026
Distance	738 miles
Time in New York	1 hour ahead of Chicago
Airlines in our fare results	4

Local time in New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on Central Time, New York on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Chicago to New York

Results here run from O'Hare (ORD) to LaGuardia (LGA). JFK and Newark Liberty (EWR) are other New York area airports and are not included, and Chicago Midway (MDW) is separate from O'Hare, so check both codes on any result. O'Hare's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) names American, Delta and United for LGA, though schedules change. Delta, American, United and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. At LaGuardia, Delta uses Terminal C and the other three use Terminal B.

Delta says it moved its O'Hare flights to Terminal 5 in October 2022, and O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. The CTA Blue Line runs around the clock to O'Hare station, which Basement Level tunnels connect to Terminals 1, 2 and 3. For Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2. For the other airlines, confirm your O'Hare terminal on your boarding pass or airline app.

LaGuardia's free Q70 LaGuardia Link bus stops at Terminals C and B, and the MTA says it runs every 8 to 10 minutes to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway station, about 15 minutes away in typical traffic. For the LIRR, stay on the Q70 to Woodside, though not every LIRR train stops there. Ride app pickup is on Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage, or on the arrivals inner lane at Terminal C.

Between 2 Sep and 10 Oct 2026, EazAir ran its first 40 fare checks for ORD to LGA, each asking for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult on a date 30 days out. Those 40 checks returned 12 different results, the highest at least one and a half times the lowest, and the lowest came on 15 Sep. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Chicago to New York flights

Departure · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Arrival · New York

LaGuardia (LGA)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), Stewart International (SWF)

About New York

Areas to know in New York

Greenwich Village
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Weather in New York

Four distinct seasons, with hot, humid summers and cold winters that bring occasional snow.

Chicago to New York: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Chicago O'Hare International's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) shows New York (LGA) served by American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

EazAir searches New York with the LGA code, and the New York area has more than one airport, so check the airport code on every result.

LaGuardia (LGA) and New York JFK (JFK) are separate airports, and Newark Liberty International (EWR) is a third airport, in New Jersey. Check which one your ticket shows.

Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport, served by the CTA Orange Line. Check which Chicago airport each fare uses.

Leaving from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to O'Hare station, which links to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by Basement Level tunnels. For Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2.
Pace Routes 250 and 330 and Metra North Central Service weekday trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility, which the Airport Transit System links to every terminal.
O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint (CP10) as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 2's checkpoint (CP5) is listed from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In Terminal 3, CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
O'Hare says checkpoint hours may be affected by day-to-day airport activities, and recommends checking with your airline about operations on the date of your flight.

Arriving at LaGuardia (LGA)

Airline	LGA terminal
American	Terminal B
Delta	Terminal C
United	Terminal B
Frontier	Terminal B
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From the airport's airline list, which shows no update date. Terminal A, the historic Marine Air Terminal, serves Modern Aviation rather than these airlines.

Airline flights use Terminals B and C. Terminal A, historically the Marine Air Terminal, serves Modern Aviation.
A pedestrian path connects Terminal B and Terminal C.
The free All Terminals Shuttle runs 24 hours a day between the terminals, the Economy Lot (Parking Lot 7), Hangar 7 South and 94th Street, every 15 to 20 minutes according to the airport.
Delta describes Terminal C as a centralized terminal that includes drop-off, check-in, security, baggage claim and pickup.

Getting from LGA	Where to board	Where it goes
Q70 LaGuardia Link bus	Terminals C and B. The MTA says it runs every 8 to 10 minutes from the airport.	Free. Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway subway station, about 15 minutes in typical traffic according to the MTA, then Woodside for the LIRR.
M60 SBS bus	Every terminal, including Terminal A.	Astoria and upper Manhattan, with stops along 125th Street and Broadway near subway stations, and Metro-North at Harlem-125 St. A fare applies.
All Terminals Shuttle	Shuttle stops at every terminal.	Free, 24 hours. Other terminals, the Economy Lot (Parking Lot 7), Hangar 7 South and 94th Street.
Ride apps (Uber, Lyft)	Terminal B: Level 2 of the Terminal B parking garage. Terminal C: arrivals inner lane. Follow "Ride App Pick Up" signs.	Anywhere in the region. Check the plate matches your app.
Taxis	Licensed taxis are available outside each terminal. Use only the official airport taxi stand.	Anywhere in the region. The airport says fares are based on distance and time, and tolls and surcharges can apply.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
Delta Main Basic	Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free.	Delta charges for checked bags on domestic flights unless you qualify for a waiver, such as Medallion status or an eligible Delta SkyMiles American Express card.	Assigned after check-in. You may be able to buy a seat ahead of time for a fee.	Refunds are not allowed after the 24-hour risk-free cancellation window. Delta says a change or cancellation may be possible for a fee, with any value left as an eCredit.
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.
Frontier, without a bundle	Not included. One personal item only.	Not included. Prices vary by travel date and when you buy.	Costs extra, or a seat is assigned after check-in.	Not covered here. Check Frontier's rules before you book.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 40 fare checks from Chicago to New York ran from 2 Sep to 10 Oct 2026. For the return direction, New York to Chicago, EazAir's first 30 checks ran from 3 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was at least one and a half times the lowest. The 40 checks returned 12 different results. The lowest result came on 15 Sep. That is a small sample, so it shows that prices move, not when they are lowest. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: TSA checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Connections guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: All Terminals Shuttle (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Ride app services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Taxis (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MTA: How to get to LaGuardia Airport on public transit (Updated October 13th at 9:35am, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
MTA: Getting to Manhattan from LaGuardia Airport (Updated October 13th at 9:35am, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: NYC LaGuardia (LGA) airport map and lounges (June 4, 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta Main Basic (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Fares and discounts (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Carry-on baggage (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Bags (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: What is included in my fare (last modified 25 Mar 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bag options (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Frontier: Bundles (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ORD to LGA, 2 Sep 2026 to 10 Oct 2026; LGA to ORD, 3 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which O'Hare terminal does Delta use for flights to New York?

Delta says it moved its O'Hare flights to Terminal 5 in October 2022. For American, United and Frontier, confirm the terminal on your boarding pass or airline app.

Which LaGuardia terminal will I arrive at?

LaGuardia lists American, United and Frontier in Terminal B, and Delta says all of its LaGuardia flights use Terminal C. A pedestrian path connects the two terminals.

How do I get from LaGuardia to the subway?

Take the free Q70 LaGuardia Link from Terminal C or B. The MTA says it reaches Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway station in about 15 minutes in typical traffic.

Do the lowest fares on this route include a carry-on bag?

Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on and one personal item free, and American Basic Economy includes a carry-on. United Basic Economy on domestic flights and Frontier without a bundle allow one personal item only, with some MileagePlus exceptions for United.

Does this page search JFK or Newark?

No. It searches LaGuardia (LGA) only. JFK and Newark Liberty International (EWR), in New Jersey, are separate airports, so check which one each ticket shows.

How far is Chicago O'Hare from LaGuardia?

ORD and LGA are about 738 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
Southwest Airlines	Included	$45	$55	southwest.com, Oct 27, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.