Chicago to New York (ORD–JFK) — 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.
ORD–JFK is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue lead the route. The flight covers 738 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, G3, GF, IB, MH, QR, RJ | 49 | 319, 7M8, B38M, E75 | 2h22-3h06 | Oneworld | AS, AY, G3, GF, IB, MH, QR, RJ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, CI, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | 49 | CR9, E75 | 2h08-2h42 | SkyTeam | AF, CI, KE, KL, KQ, LA, LY, SK, SV, UX, VS | |
| B6 JetBlue Also: AT, EY, KQ, QR, SQ, TP | 16 | 223, 320, BCS3 | 2h15-2h21 | – | AT, EY, KQ, QR, SQ, TP | |
| WS WestJet | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| CX Cathay Pacific | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New York from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→JFK | MDW→JFK | RFD→JFK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 63 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 361 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 1h 22m | 1h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
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, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, WestJet, Cathay Pacific and Frontier. With 361 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to JFK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to JFK is about 2 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 738 miles (1,188 km). There are approximately 361 weekly flights outbound and 343 return, totaling 704 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Buffalo Niagara, Cleveland Hopkins and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW), Chicago/Rockford (RFD) and Milwaukee (MKE).