New York to Chicago (JFK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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JFK–ORD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 738 miles in approximately 2h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, G3, GF, IB, MH, QR | 40 | 319, B38M, E75 | 2h52-3h08 | Oneworld | AS, BA, G3, GF, IB, MH, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, CI, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS, WS | 27 | CR9, E75S | 2h50-3h13 | SkyTeam | AF, CI, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS, WS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, BA, HA, KQ, QR, SQ, TP | 21 | 223, BCS3 | 2h45-3h01 | – | AT, BA, HA, KQ, QR, SQ, TP | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 3 | 74N, 74Y | 2h50 | Oneworld | – | |
| QF Qantas | 2 | 744, 74Y | 2h55 | Oneworld | – | |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 1 | 77X | 2h40 | Star Alliance | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from New York
| Metric | JFK→ORD | LGA→ORD | TEB→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 11 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 16 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 318 | 546 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 55m | 2h 27m | 1h 48m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
JFK–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to ORD
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, Cathay Pacific, Qantas, Turkish Airlines and Frontier. With 318 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to ORD is about 2 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km). There are approximately 318 weekly flights outbound and 328 return, totaling 646 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Appleton, Cleveland Hopkins and Albany. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).