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$104+ Cheap flights from New York State to Chicago (CHI)

JFK — CHI
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapest flights from New York to Chicago

Wed 12/21:15 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Tue 12/88:30 am -
1 stop26h 50m
Deal found 10/29$209
Wed 12/21:15 pm -
1 stop19h 02m
Sun 12/610:37 pm -
1 stop12h 43m
Deal found 10/28$221
Thu 11/192:34 pm -
1 stop10h 13m
Mon 11/238:42 pm -
1 stop22h 42m
Deal found 10/27$234
Thu 11/192:34 pm -
1 stop10h 39m
Mon 11/235:12 pm -
1 stop26h 12m
Deal found 10/27$234
Thu 12/176:35 pm -
1 stop22h 58m
Mon 1/45:58 am -
1 stop10h 40m
Deal found 10/28$245
Thu 11/195:30 pm -
1 stop7h 43m
Mon 11/231:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 19m
Deal found 10/28$247
Sat 12/199:38 pm -
1 stop22h 52m
Wed 12/238:35 pm -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 10/29$247
Fri 12/49:16 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Sat 12/510:40 am -
1 stop8h 05m
Deal found 10/29$247
Tue 12/226:35 pm -
1 stop22h 58m
Fri 12/255:58 am -
1 stop10h 59m
Deal found 10/28$247
Thu 12/38:36 pm -
1 stop12h 30m
Mon 12/710:37 pm -
1 stop9h 07m
Deal found 10/28$248
Thu 12/39:16 am -
1 stop7h 51m
Sun 12/68:37 pm -
1 stop23h 21m
Deal found 10/29$248
Fri 12/111:15 pm -
1 stop26h 15m
Sun 12/1310:37 pm -
1 stop12h 43m
Deal found 10/27$248

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$104
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$345

Good round-trip deal

$325 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New York (NYC)-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From New York to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from New York to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to Chicago (CHI).

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AlbanyChicago

ALB Albany Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

ALBMDW

Albany Intl

Wed 12/16

6:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

AlbanyChicago

ALB Albany Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

ALBMDW

Albany Intl

Sat 11/21

6:40 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

AlbanyChicago

ALB Albany Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

ALBMDW

Albany Intl

Wed 12/2

6:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

AlbanyChicago

ALB Albany Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

ALBMDW

Albany Intl

Thu 12/3

6:05 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$109

BuffaloChicago

BUF Buffalo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BUFORD

Buffalo

Thu 12/17

6:35 pm-12:56 am

1 stop7h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$116

AlbanyChicago

ALB Albany Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Sat 12/12

2:32 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

AlbanyChicago

ALB Albany Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Sat 12/12

5:45 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

AlbanyChicago

ALB Albany Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ALBORD

Albany Intl

Mon 11/23

5:40 am-10:30 am

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

AlbanyChicago

ALB Albany Intl - MDW Chicago Midway

ALBMDW

Albany Intl

Mon 11/23

5:40 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

RochesterChicago

ROC Greater Rochester Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

ROCORD

Greater Rochester Intl

Thu 11/19

1:08 pm-2:29 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York State to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chicago (average of $207). Flying from State of New York to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $370). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NY to CHI?

When flying from State of New York to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight at noon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from State of New York to Chicago?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
State of New York to Chicago flights typically cost between $137 and $307 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $259 on Delta (Nov 19-Dec 2).

How far ahead should I book a flight from State of New York to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from State of New York to Chicago is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly from State of New York to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their State of New York to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from State of New York to Chicago?

    A quick flight from State of New York to Chicago can take about 2h 14m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $275. State of New York and Chicago are separated by a distance of 472 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from State of New York to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $28. American Airlines flights start at $81 while deals on JetBlue start at $86 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from State of New York to Chicago?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from State of New York to Chicago?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from State of New York to Chicago are Air Europa (100%), WestJet (85%) and TAP AIR PORTUGAL (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from State of New York to Chicago?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $143. While the most popular route (New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for $215 on average, our data indicates $494 when flying from State of New York to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New York to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from State of New York to Chicago?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from State of New York to Chicago (average of $207). Flying from State of New York to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $370). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from New York to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$39Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$74Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$135Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$145Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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