Cheap flights from LaGuardia (LGA) to Chicago (CHI) from $43

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
LGA — CHI
Oct 3 — Oct 101

How to find the cheapest flight from LaGuardia (LGA) to Chicago (CHI)

All the information you need to plan the best LGA to CHI flight in 2023: compare LaGuardia to Chicago flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Chicago.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$207

One-way from

$66
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From New York LaGuardia to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from New York LaGuardia to Chicago (CHI)

LGA - CHI

Price

$207 - $364

CHI

Temperature

23 - 73.4 °F

CHI

Rainfall

1.7 - 4.9 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 28 days in advance to save up to 32% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 28 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $277, or $344 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Chicago from New York LaGuardia Airport. Prices for February average $265 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $166. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 12% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago (LGA - CHI)?

When flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from LaGuardia to Chicago

Take a peek at the cheapest Spirit Airlines flights we've detected traveling from New York to Chicago. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
  • If you’re traveling from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is Spirit Airlines. New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago flights are typically 12% cheaper than other airlines traveling the same route. Flights from Spirit Airlines typically cost $698.11 RT. The cheapest Spirit Airlines flight found for this route was $128. When traveling from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago on Spirit Airlines, the most popular airport to depart from is New York LaGuardia Airport and the most popular airport to arrive at is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. When flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago, Spirit Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Delta flights from LaGuardia to Chicago

Browse through some of the cheapest Delta flights traveling from New York to Chicago. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago is Delta. Flights from Delta traveling this route typically cost $288.60 RT. This price is typically 55% cheaper than other airlines that offer New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $136. New York LaGuardia Airport is the most common New York LaGuardia Airport airport to take off from when flying to Chicago. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Chicago. When flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago, Delta flights are 4% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap LaGuardia to Chicago flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for LGA to CHI flights for September, October
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from New York to Chicago in 2023. Check back soon for alternative fares.

LaGuardia to Chicago 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Chicago from LaGuardia found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Chicago from LaGuardia

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LaGuardia to Chicago flights leaving soon

Late deals on return flights to Chicago from LaGuardia, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Chicago from LaGuardia

The cheapest one-way flights from LaGuardia to Chicago
Users in need of a one-way flight from New York to Chicago can choose from these deals. Users can also find round-trip New York to Chicago flights by using the search form above.

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Price

New York LaGuardiaChicago O'Hare Intl

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/28

Nonstop2h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/1

Nonstop2h 11m

New York LaGuardiaChicago O'Hare Intl

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/5

Nonstop2h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/9

Nonstop2h 11m

New York LaGuardiaChicago O'Hare Intl

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/5

Nonstop2h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/6

Nonstop2h 09m

New York LaGuardiaChicago O'Hare Intl

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/6

Nonstop2h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/8

1 stop12h 27m

New York LaGuardiaChicago O'Hare Intl

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/1

1 stop9h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/5

Nonstop2h 11m

New York LaGuardiaChicago Midway

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/23

1 stop8h 49m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/25

1 stop5h 29m

New York LaGuardiaChicago O'Hare Intl

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/28

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/1

Nonstop2h 18m

New York LaGuardiaChicago O'Hare Intl

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 10/26

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/30

Nonstop2h 09m

New York LaGuardiaChicago O'Hare Intl

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/15

1 stop7h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/17

1 stop4h 43m

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Deals found on 9/26

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Spirit Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

I appreciated that we departed & arrived on time. I was very cold on the plane, despite wearing 2 jackets, & will bring a blanket next time. I appreciated the hot tea & cookie I was served. I also appreciated that our luggage was not lost or damaged.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about LaGuardia to Chicago flights.

Can I find flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Spirit Airlines for just $86, but on average you can expect to pay $97.

Are there nonstop flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago is less than $117.

Are there last-minute flights available from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago on average per day?

58 flight departures from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 7% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 40% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 28% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 26% of flight departures

How long is the flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

Departing from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago will take you 2h 31m. The distance between New York LaGuardia Airport and Chicago is about 735 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago round-trip?

Currently priced at $86, Spirit Airlines will fly you from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Frontier for as low as $113. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 69% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the most popular routes from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

What are the most reliable airlines from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

Before booking your flight to Chicago from New York LaGuardia Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (93%), SkyWest Airlines (79%), Royal Jordanian( 77%).

What are the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

Looking for the cheapest flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago? While on average our users pay $567, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $79. The most popular route (New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $87.

What does LGA to ORD mean?

LGA stands for New York LaGuardia Airport, while ORD stands for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Top 5 airlines flying from LaGuardia to Chicago

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from LaGuardia to Chicago choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$86Average$192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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DeltaCheapest$128Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$136Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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JetBlueCheapest$199Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hourly flight availability from LaGuardia to Chicago

See what time of day planes typically take off from LaGuardia to Chicago
8%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
37%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
36%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
19%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
Midnight
6 AM
Noon
6 PM

Weekly flight availability from LaGuardia to Chicago

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from LaGuardia to Chicago
Sunday78daily flights
Monday104daily flights
Tuesday98daily flights
Wednesday101daily flights
Thursday98daily flights
Friday102daily flights
Saturday34daily flights

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