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Cheap Flights from New York to Chicago

Search New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare (ORD) fares, then use the LaGuardia check-in notes and O'Hare arrival tips below.

LGA to ORD · 738 mi · 2h 30m est.

LGA to ORD
738 miles
2h 30m nonstop (estimated)
4 airlines in our fare results

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New York to Chicago flight insights

Average flight time

2h 30m

LGA → ORD

Cheapest month

October

Based on cached fare history

Cheapest cached price

$316

Checking live fares…

Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 29, 2026.

Planning a trip from New York to Chicago? The average flight time on this route is 2h 30m. The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $316 (last checked Oct 29, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ. October is the cheapest month recorded for this route in our cached fare data.

New York to Chicago at a glance

LGA to ORD 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 New York to Chicago on Eazair
Origin	New York (LGA)
Destination	Chicago (ORD)
Average Flight Time	2h 30m
Cheapest Month to Fly	October
Current Lowest Fare	$316
Fares Last Checked	Oct 29, 2026
Distance	738 miles
Time in Chicago	1 hour behind New York
Airlines in our fare results	4

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

Flight deals from New York to Chicago

LaGuardia (LGA) is the New York airport this page uses, not JFK or Newark Liberty (EWR), and the Chicago end is O'Hare (ORD) rather than Midway (MDW). United, American, Delta and Frontier have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route. O'Hare's nonstop list, as of 1 Sep 2026, shows American, Delta and United serving LGA, but schedules change, so read the stops on each result. Leaving LaGuardia, Delta flies from Terminal C, while the airport lists United, American and Frontier in Terminal B.

LaGuardia does not publish a set arrival time, but it says travellers without a REAL ID compliant ID may face extra screening and should arrive early. TSA PreCheck is offered at Terminal B, as is B-FAST, a front-of-the-line pass that costs extra and works by QR code. Delta says every Terminal C drop-off area supports check-in and bag drop. American lists its Terminal B ticket counter from 3:30 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. From upper Manhattan, the M60 SBS stops at every terminal, and a fare applies.

Landing at O'Hare, follow the Trains to City signs from Terminals 1, 2 or 3 through the Basement Level tunnels to the CTA Blue Line, on the lower level of the parking garage. CTA puts the ride downtown at 40 to 45 minutes, and a ride starting at O'Hare costs more than at other CTA stations. Delta passengers at Terminal 5 take the free Airport Transit System to Terminal 2 first. Rideshare pickup is on the upper level at Terminal 2, orange poles 2A to 2G, and Terminal 3, green poles 3G to 3K.

EazAir's first 30 fare checks for LGA to ORD ran from 3 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. Each looked for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. The checks produced 17 different results, the highest at least double the lowest, with the lowest 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 New York to Chicago flights

Departure · New York

LaGuardia (LGA)

Eastern Time

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

Arrival · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

About Chicago

Areas to know in Chicago

Wicker Park
The Loop
Lincoln Park

Weather in Chicago

Summers are warm and humid, winters are cold with lake-effect snow off Lake Michigan. Spring and fall bring the mildest sightseeing weather.

New York to Chicago: 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.

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

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.

Leaving from 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.

By subway, ride to Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av/74 St-Broadway. By LIRR, ride to Woodside, but not all LIRR trains stop there. Then take the free Q70, which stops at Terminals C and B.
From upper Manhattan, the M60 SBS stops at every terminal. A fare applies.
Ride apps drop off in designated areas in front of the terminals, which the airport says may vary. Delta says all Terminal C drop-off areas support check-in and bag drop.
The airport says TSA PreCheck is available at Terminal B. It offers PreCheck enrollment through CLEAR, at the enrollment center in Terminal B.
Terminal B offers B-FAST, a front-of-the-line security pass that costs extra. You book a time or buy instant access, then scan a QR code at a dedicated lane.
The airport lists walk times to gates of 4 to 9 minutes in Terminal B and 3 to 11 minutes in Terminal C.
The airport does not publish a set arrival time. It says travellers without a REAL ID compliant ID may face extra screening and should plan to arrive early.

Arriving at Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

O'Hare's airline list did not load on 17 Oct 2026. Delta says it uses Terminal 5. For other airlines, check your boarding pass or airline app.

Delta says it moved its O'Hare flights to Terminal 5 in October 2022.
The Airport Transit System train runs 24 hours, every 3 to 5 minutes at busy times, and links Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 5 with the Multi-Modal Facility for rental cars, Economy Parking Lot F, Pace buses and Metra.
From 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., a Terminal Transfer Bus runs about every 15 minutes inside security between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1 and 3, for connecting passengers with a same-day boarding pass.
At other times, passengers connecting between Terminal 5 and Terminals 1, 2 and 3 leave security, ride the Airport Transit System and are screened again.

Getting from O'Hare	Where to board	Where it goes
CTA Blue Line	Station on the lower level of the parking garage. From Terminals 1, 2 and 3, follow the Trains to City signs through the Basement Level tunnels. From Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System to Terminal 2 first. Runs 24 hours. Rides starting at O'Hare cost more than a standard CTA fare.	Downtown Chicago in 40 to 45 minutes, according to CTA.
Rideshare	Upper level at Terminal 2 (orange poles 2A to 2G, with an indoor waiting area between vestibules 2A and 2D) and Terminal 3 (green poles 3G to 3K). O'Hare lists no Terminal 5 pickup, so check your app.	Wherever you booked.
Taxis	Stands on the lower-level curb outside baggage claim at each terminal.	Your destination.
Pace Routes 250 and 330	Multi-Modal Facility, bus bays 8 and 9. Ride the Airport Transit System from the terminals.	Route 250 to the Des Plaines Metra station and downtown Evanston. Route 330, on weekdays and Saturdays, to Archer Ave and Harlem Ave in Summit.
Metra North Central Service	O'Hare Transfer station, behind the Multi-Modal Facility at its northeast corner. Ride the Airport Transit System to the Multi-Modal Facility. Weekday trains. Buy tickets from the conductor.	Union Station in downtown Chicago, or north to Antioch.

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 30 fare checks from New York to Chicago ran from 3 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Chicago to New York, EazAir's first 40 checks ran from 2 Sep to 10 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 double the lowest. The 30 checks returned 17 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

LGA: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Pick-up and drop-off (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Terminal B (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Departures guide (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)
American: New York LaGuardia (LGA) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
LGA: Ride app services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Airport Transit System and terminal transfers (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Taxis and rideshare (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Fares (fare chart effective 20 Feb 2023, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Midway: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, 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 LGA to ORD, 3 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026; ORD to LGA, 2 Sep 2026 to 10 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Which LaGuardia terminal do I leave from for Chicago?

Delta says all its LaGuardia departures use Terminal C. The airport lists United, American and Frontier in Terminal B. Check your boarding pass before you set out.

How early should I get to LaGuardia?

The airport does not publish a set arrival time. It lists gate walk times of 4 to 9 minutes in Terminal B and 3 to 11 minutes in Terminal C, and says travellers without a REAL ID compliant ID should plan to arrive early.

How do I get from O'Hare to downtown Chicago by train?

Take the CTA Blue Line, which runs 24 hours from a station on the lower level of the parking garage. CTA puts the trip at 40 to 45 minutes.

Where do rideshares pick up at O'Hare?

O'Hare lists pickup on the upper level at Terminal 2, orange poles 2A to 2G, and Terminal 3, green poles 3G to 3K. It lists no Terminal 5 pickup, so check your app.

Is a carry-on included in the lowest fares from New York to Chicago?

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item, and Delta says every passenger can bring one carry-on free. United Basic Economy on domestic flights and Frontier without a bundle include one personal item only.

How far is it from LGA to ORD?

LGA and ORD 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.