Direct flights from Chicago to New York ORD → LGA
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to New York (LGA), several times daily. The flight takes about 2h 1m and covers 731 miles (1,177 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $286, with recent bookable fares from $267. Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD and 67.1% at LGA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 29 August 2026.
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Flying in November rather than September typically saves $19 on ORD → LGA.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Chicago to New York?
Yes, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 3 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to New York (LGA).
Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to New York?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago to New York.
How long is the flight from Chicago to New York?
The nonstop flight from Chicago to New York takes ~2h 1m (approximately 1177 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to New York?
Nonstop flights from Chicago to New York operate multiple daily — 121 flights per week (~17 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to New York?
Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD and 67.1% at LGA — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Chicago to New York?
Direct flights from Chicago to New York operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily and Delta Air Lines flies Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to New York?
Round-trip flights from Chicago (ORD) to New York (LGA) start at $237, with a typical fare around $286. Based on 1959 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New York?
Across the 3 departure months we currently track, November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Chicago to New York, with typical fares around $268 — versus about $287 in September 2026, the most expensive.
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