New York to Chicago/Waukegan (JFK–UGN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
JFK–UGN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago/Waukegan from New York
| Metric | JFK→UGN | TEB→UGN |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from JFK | – | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 3 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 2 |
| Flight time | 2h 8m | 1h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
JFK: EDT · UGN: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan.
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.
JFK–UGN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from JFK to UGN
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Waukegan National Airport (UGN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
JFK to UGN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from JFK to UGN is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB).