Chicago to New York (ORD–JFK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–JFK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 738 miles in approximately 1h 38m. Beyond nonstop, 192 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, CI, KE, KL, KQ, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS, WS | 51 | CR9, E75, E75S | 2h14-2h39 | SkyTeam | AF, CI, KE, KL, KQ, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, G3, GF, IB, QR, RJ | 43 | 319, 738, 7M8, E75 | 1h58-2h39 | Oneworld | AS, AY, G3, GF, IB, QR, RJ | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, EY, KQ, QR, SQ, TP | 28 | 223, 320, BCS3 | 2h18-2h33 | – | AT, EY, KQ, QR, SQ, TP | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 1 | 74N | 1h38 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach New York from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→JFK | MDW→JFK | RFD→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 397 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 38m | 1h 44m | 1h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · JFK: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in New York.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.
Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.
Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.
ORD–JFK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to JFK
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, JetBlue, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 397 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to JFK ranges from 1 hours 38 minutes to 2 hours 39 minutes. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km). There are approximately 397 weekly flights outbound and 376 return, totaling 773 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
192 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CTH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).