New York to Chicago (JFK–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
JFK–ORD is served by 15 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and GOL lead the route. The flight covers 738 miles in approximately 1h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 144 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 56 | 221, CR9, E75 | 2h44-3h33 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 30 | 738, 788, E75 | 1h51-3h05 | Oneworld | – | |
| G3 GOL | 21 | 738, E75, E75S | 2h57-3h01 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 14 | BCS3 | 2h57-3h | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 9 | 221, CR9, E75 | 2h55-2h59 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 8 | 787, E75S | 3h01-3h02 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 8 | 788, E75 | 3h01-3h02 | – | – | |
| AT Royal Air Maroc | 7 | 320 | 3h | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 7 | E75 | 3h01 | Oneworld | – | |
| CI China Airlines | 7 | CR9 | 2h55 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | A21N | 2h23 | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 4 | 74N | 2h50 | Oneworld | – | |
| QF Qantas | 3 | 744 | 1h48-3h | Oneworld | – | |
| TK Turkish Airlines | 2 | 77F | 1h52-2h50 | Star Alliance | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 1 | – | 2h28 | Oneworld | – |
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 | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 184 | 431 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 48m | 1h 51m | 1h 57m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
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, Air France, Alaska Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, JetBlue, British Airways, China Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, GOL, Gulf Air, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. With 184 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
JFK to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to ORD ranges from 1 hours 48 minutes to 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km). There are approximately 184 weekly flights outbound and 167 return, totaling 351 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
144 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TEB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include New York (LGA), Teterboro (TEB) and Newark (EWR).