NYC - ORD

$83 Find Cheap Flights from New York to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New York to O'Hare Intl departing on 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from New York to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
$180
Overall average: $440
Spirit Airlines
Fri 10/4Tue 14/4
EWR - ORD • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$83
Typical prices: $177-$378
Spirit Airlines
Wed 31/12
EWR - ORD • Direct
Our travellers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Check the weather before flying from Newark to Chicago.
Avoid carry-on roller bags; they may be gate-checked.
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JFK-ORD
Cheapest • 69% average savings
EWR-ORD
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 42% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 29% price drop
November
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Cheap Flights from New York to Chicago (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 Chicago 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

Fri, 10 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Spirit Airlines Logo
22:05 - 23:33
EWR
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ORD
2h 28mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
17:53 - 21:00
ORD
-
EWR
2h 07mdirect
$180Spirit Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 15 Jan
Spirit Airlines Logo
05:00 - 17:52
EWR
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ORD
13h 52m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
20:43 - 11:42
ORD
-
EWR
13h 59m1 stop
$186Spirit Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Frontier Logo
06:00 - 13:37
EWR
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ORD
8h 37m1 stop
Frontier Logo
14:42 - 01:08
ORD
-
EWR
9h 26m1 stop
$195Frontier
Wed, 20 May - Thu, 21 May
Spirit Airlines Logo
21:05 - 22:43
EWR
-
ORD
2h 38mdirect
Spirit Airlines Logo
16:47 - 19:55
ORD
-
EWR
2h 08mdirect
$203Spirit Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 1 Mar
Spirit Airlines Logo
12:02 - 00:18
EWR
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ORD
13h 16m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
17:53 - 21:00
ORD
-
EWR
2h 07mdirect
$207Spirit Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
United Airlines Logo
12:42 - 14:28
EWR
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ORD
2h 46mdirect
United Airlines Logo
21:29 - 00:45
ORD
-
EWR
2h 16mdirect
$209United Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Tue, 14 Apr
Spirit Airlines Logo
11:58 - 18:33
EWR
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ORD
7h 35m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
17:53 - 21:00
ORD
-
EWR
2h 07mdirect
$222Spirit Airlines
Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
United Airlines Logo
21:25 - 23:13
EWR
-
ORD
2h 48mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:00 - 09:07
ORD
-
EWR
2h 07mdirect
$224United Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
Spirit Airlines Logo
22:19 - 21:03
EWR
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ORD
23h 44m3 stops
Spirit Airlines Logo
16:38 - 19:46
ORD
-
EWR
2h 08mdirect
$228Spirit Airlines
Thu, 15 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
United Airlines Logo
21:22 - 22:59
EWR
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ORD
2h 37mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:10 - 10:26
ORD
-
EWR
2h 16mdirect
$230United Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 $274 on the route between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 69% cheaper than other New York-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport routes. The most popular route is between Newark Airport (EWR) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD).

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 $273 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $461 and $455 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 $83 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$83
Best time to beat the crowds (16% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Newark to Chicago

When to book flights from New York to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New York to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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
EWR
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ORD
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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $83 for a one-way ticket and $180 for a return.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue 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? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $104 or less one-way and $2,093 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

 
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, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

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Direct returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to New York

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, +2 more

American Airlines, Delta, +3 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, +3 more

American Airlines, Delta, +4 more

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