New York to Chicago (LGA–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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New York to Chicago
5 carriers, 432 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines
432 Flights/wk
731 mi
1h 51m nonstop
-1h behind
99 1-stop hubs
LGA–ORD is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 731 miles in approximately 1h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 99 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop LGA–ORD service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 161 | 320, 738, 73G, 7M8, B38M, E75L, E7W | 1h51-2h56 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 129 | 319, 738, E75, E75S | 2h05-3h02 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 87 | 221, 223, 738, BCS1, E70, E75, E75S | 2h16-2h59 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 48 | 738, E75, E75L | 2h48-2h59 | Oneworld | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 32B | 2h38 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LGA to ORD direction.
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
78
Nonstop flights
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LGA to ORD.
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One-Stop Connections
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Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LGA → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
90%
Return
ORD → LGA
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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68%
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
LGA delays → ORD delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Chicago from New York
Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
| Metric | LGA→ORD | JFK→ORD | TEB→ORD |
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| Distance from LGA | – | 11 mi | 11 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 19 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 432 | 210 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 51m | 1h 48m | 1h 44m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
New York (JFK) to Chicago flights · Teterboro (TEB) to Chicago flights · Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of LGA with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Chicago is 1 hour
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LGA: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
LGA: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
731 mi / 1,177 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 51m to 3h 2m.
Getting to LGA
Until then, the M60 Select Bus Service runs from 106th Street/Broadway in Manhattan to LGA for $2.90 (MetroCard); the trip takes 45–70 minutes. Transfers from the subway at Astoria-Ditmars Blvd (N/W trains) also work via the Q70 Select Bus.Taxis from Midtown cost $30–45 plus tolls and tip. Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) run $35–55. Traffic on the Grand Central Parkway and Van Wyck can double travel times during rush hours; allow 90 minutes from Midtown during peaks.
Getting from ORD
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.
Chicago Climate
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.
Facts
LGA–ORD Quick Facts
Key statistics for the New York to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance731 mi / 1,177 km
Flight time1h 51m to 3h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights432 out / 478 return
1-stop connections99 hubs
Origin: LGA
Full nameLaGuardia Airport
IATA / ICAOLGA / KLGA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr33.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about LGA to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from LaGuardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take approximately 1h 51m to 3h 2m. The route covers 731 miles.
5 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 432 nonstop flights per week from LGA to ORD. The return direction has about 478 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through FRG, MBS, BED, SUS, DAY, LWB, HPN, BDL, EWR, PVD, MCN, JFK, RAP, APF, OPF, EGE, VPS, HHH, ASE, AUS, JAC, ECP, NAS, SCF, SJU, SJC, AVL, AUA, SFO, SRQ, SLC, DTW, IAD, BUF, GRR, BTV, SYR, BGR, PWM, MSP, MCI, LEX, BZN, MYR, BOS, MSN, CLE, YYZ, ATL, DCA, PIT, CVG, CLT, ORF, IND, ROA, HSV, YUL, ILM, RIC, BHM, CMH, MKE, BNA, CHO, ROC, CHA, GSO, RDU, MEM, STL, DSM, MCO, GSP, SDF, DFW, TPA, PBI, CHS, SAV, IAH, TUL, MIA, ALB, DEN, CAE, FLL, OKC, OMA, LIT, JAX, XNA, MSY, TYS, DAL, AGS, RSW, EYW and PNS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
Yes, return flights from ORD to LGA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
LaGuardia has no direct rail link. The M60 Select Bus Service reaches 125th Street/Lexington (A/4/5/6) in about 35–45 minutes. NYC DOT's LaGuardia Link (Q70) connects to Jackson Heights Roosevelt Avenue (E/F/M/R/7). Taxis and ride-shares cost $35–60 to Midtown depending on traffic. A dedicated rail link is in planning but not yet funded or scheduled.
Yes. Because LGA is slot-controlled, peak morning departures are capped. American and Delta hold most of the early-morning slots. If those flights sell out or prices are high, options are limited compared to an open-market airport. Booking 2–3 weeks ahead significantly improves both availability and price on this constrained corridor.
Aircraft rotate across multiple routes throughout the day. An aircraft delayed on an earlier segment, particularly from a weather-affected airport, arrives late at LGA or ORD and cascades that delay into the LGA–ORD departure. Afternoon flights (after 3pm) on this corridor accumulate the highest average delays, as the system's early-day disruptions compound by mid-afternoon.
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.