Chicago

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— CHI
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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Flights to Chicago in 2025

Find the latest flights to Chicago in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$248

Round-trip from

$94

One-way from

$52

Good round-trip deal

$202 or less

Good one-way deal

$98 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
From New York to Chicago
One-way flight from New York to Chicago
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York to Chicago.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York to Chicago.

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Cheapest flights to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 14, 2025.

Tue 4/15:50 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/82:53 pmORD - EWR
1 stop6h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$94
Wed 3/264:40 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/315:55 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/13$108
Mon 4/71:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Tue 4/89:34 amORD - JFK
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$110
Tue 4/2210:00 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
Tue 4/2911:57 amORD - EWR
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$110
Mon 4/710:00 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop12h 11mFrontier
Tue 4/82:45 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop5h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$114
Thu 5/111:00 amJFK - MDW
1 stop12h 40mFrontier
Sun 5/44:00 pmMDW - JFK
1 stop17h 00mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$117
Tue 4/110:00 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/55:55 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$117
Thu 4/2410:00 pmLGA - MDW
1 stop15h 31mFrontier
Tue 4/2910:11 amMDW - LGA
1 stop5h 18mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$117
Thu 4/2411:30 amLGA - ORD
1 stop26h 50mFrontier
Sun 4/278:00 amORD - LGA
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Deal found 3/13$122
Wed 5/71:20 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mJetBlue
Mon 5/126:20 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 3/13$149
Thu 4/36:00 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mDelta
Sun 4/66:00 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 12mDelta
Deal found 3/13$149
Sat 5/37:15 amLGA - MDW
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Sun 5/46:00 amMDW - LGA
Nonstop2h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/13$149

Find flights to Chicago within your budget

Locate flights to Chicago that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 14, 2025.

Fly from

New York

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 4/1

5:50 am-7:34 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

2:53 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$94

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/26

4:40 pm-6:26 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/31

5:55 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$108

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/7

1:00 pm-12:23 am

1 stop12h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/8

9:34 am-12:43 am

1 stop14h 09m

$110

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 4/22

10:00 pm-8:06 am

1 stop11h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

11:57 am-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$110

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/24

10:00 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop15h 31m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

10:11 am-11:03 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$110

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Mon 4/7

10:00 pm-9:11 am

1 stop12h 11m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/8

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$114

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/1

10:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop13h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

5:55 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$117

New YorkChicago

JFK - MDW

JFKMDW

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/1

11:00 am-10:40 pm

1 stop12h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/4

4:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop17h 00m

$117

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 4/24

11:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

8:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop25h 30m

$122

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/7

1:20 pm-3:04 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

6:20 am-9:33 am

Nonstop2h 13m

$149

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Compare providers for flights to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: Out of all of the providers offering Chicago flight deals, Cheapflights users have found FlightHub to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights and FlightHub. This is based on searches made for Chicago flights over the past month.
  • Most trusted provider: FlightHub is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Chicago flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), FlightHub has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Chicago. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

Best time to book a flight to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Chicago?

On average, a flight from New York to Chicago takes 8 hours 56 minutes. Flights to Chicago from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chicago should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Chicago

The most flights from New York to Chicago are scheduled on a Thursday (183 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (41 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chicago?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Chicago are Spirit Airlines, Delta and JetBlue.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 March 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta to Chicago have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

FAQs about flying to Chicago

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chicago if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chicago on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chicago?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Spirit Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chicago.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago?

    Chicago Midway is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago Midway typically cost $19, while round-trip flights cost around $38.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Chicago?

    A round-trip flight to Chicago will typically cost around $2,143, however they can be found for as little as $57.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chicago depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chicago, Muskegon offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 50 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to Aragon Ballroom?

    If being close to Aragon Ballroom is important to you, you’ll want to land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0.0 mi away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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