New York to Chicago (LGA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
LGA–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 731 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: EK, NH, NZ | 162 | 738, 7M8, B38M | 2h32-2h51 | Star Alliance | EK, NH, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, JL, RJ | 113 | 738, 7M8, E75 | 2h44-3h03 | Oneworld | AS, JL, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE, WS | 64 | 223, 738, BCS3, CR9, E70 | 2h29-2h50 | SkyTeam | KE, WS | |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from New York
| Metric | LGA→ORD | JFK→ORD | TEB→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 32 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 538 | 340 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 1h 46m | 2h |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LGA: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
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.
LGA–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
New York LaGuardia to Chicago O'Hare
LGA–ORD is the reverse of one of the US's most delay-susceptible business corridors. Five carriers operate roughly 385 weekly departures, with American and Delta holding the largest slot portfolios at LaGuardia. The route serves Manhattan-based executives and financial industry travelers connecting to Chicago's Loop and suburbs, making it a high-yield short-haul segment despite its relatively modest mileage (740 miles).
O'Hare as a Connection Hub
For travelers arriving from New York at ORD and continuing domestically, O'Hare's domestic concourses (B and C for United, H for American) offer connections across the Midwest and beyond. International connections at ORD require a terminal change. Terminals connect via the ATS underground train. Both O'Hare and LaGuardia carry high weather-delay risk, making this one of the US system's most frequently disrupted city pairs.