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Cheap flights from New York to Chicago from ₹ 5,070

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHI
17 Feb — 24 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 January 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 7,786

One-way from

₹ 5,070

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

₹ 16,478

Good round-trip deal

₹ 54,646 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 11,053 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 17/2-24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 44m total
  • New York to Chicago
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  • Spirit Airlines
  • 2/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • New York to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 201,416 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 32,629 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from New York to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 January 2026.

Tue 17/223:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 24/218:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/1₹ 7,786
Thu 5/307:40
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 6/317:58
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/1₹ 8,692
Fri 6/221:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/216:38
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1₹ 8,873
Sat 28/207:40
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 28/212:44
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop6h 16m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1₹ 8,963
Sat 28/216:59
LGA
-
ORD
1 stop7h 48m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/317:58
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1₹ 9,054
Sat 14/223:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 21/218:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1₹ 9,326
Tue 12/512:59
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 17/509:04
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1₹ 9,326
Tue 31/307:00
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 3/419:40
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1₹ 9,778
Thu 26/307:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 30/319:40
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1₹ 10,412
Tue 7/422:39
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 11/418:16
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1₹ 10,503
Sun 12/422:39
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 14/418:16
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1₹ 10,955
Tue 7/407:00
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 40m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 11/419:40
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1₹ 11,046

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New York to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 18 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Chicago that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 12/5

12:59-14:41

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 17/5

09:04-12:04

Nonstop2h 00m

₹ 9,326

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 6/3

06:05-07:58

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

12:00-15:11

Nonstop2h 11m

₹ 12,404

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 17/2

06:05-07:58

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

07:10-10:40

Nonstop2h 30m

₹ 12,585

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 14/2

21:25-23:13

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

09:15-12:28

Nonstop2h 13m

₹ 13,490

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 18/2

09:50-11:38

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

12:45-15:59

Nonstop2h 14m

₹ 13,943

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 12/4

07:00-08:40

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

20:41-10:00

1 stop12h 19m

₹ 13,943

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/2

08:50-10:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

07:10-10:38

Nonstop2h 28m

₹ 14,758

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 20/2

09:00-10:49

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

06:00-09:07

Nonstop2h 07m

₹ 15,120

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 11/2

18:27-20:13

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

21:23-00:28

Nonstop2h 05m

₹ 15,211

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/2

16:30-18:28

Nonstop2h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

09:35-13:00

Nonstop2h 25m

₹ 15,211

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Chicago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from New York to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from New York to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago (average of ₹ 4,346). Flying from New York to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 11,408). 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 NYC to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New York to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 January 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from New York to Chicago at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New York to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from New York to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 January 2026.

The most flights from NYC to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (177 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (106 on average).

How often are flights from New York to Chicago delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 18 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Spirit Airlines from New York to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,340 reviews
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Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

4.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jose F,Dec 2025

SAT - MCO

5 hours delay, Flight change, no empathy from people at the counter
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,340 reviews
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,340 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

4.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Comfort

5.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jose F,Dec 2025

SAT - MCO

5 hours delay, Flight change, no empathy from people at the counter

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as ₹ 9,326, Spirit Airlines can have you in Chicago from New York in 2h 42m. There are 1176 km between New York and Chicago. Most flights are nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 8,005, American Airlines will fly you from New York to Chicago and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on United Airlines for as low as ₹ 9,372. American Airlines is 62% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as ₹ 2,896. Users have also found prices from ₹ 7,977 and ₹ 9,369 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New York to Chicago are SAUDIA (100%), Endeavor Airlines (84%) and WestJet (82%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for ₹ 8,122. While the most popular route (New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl) can be booked for ₹ 12,585 on average, our data indicates ₹ 14,526 when flying from 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 holiday 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 New York to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Chicago (average of ₹ 4,346). Flying from New York to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 11,408). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest₹ 8,005Average₹ 21,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest₹ 9,372Average₹ 19,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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