New YorkChicagoNonstop Flight TimeJFK–ORD
New York (John F. Kennedy International Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) takes 2h on average, covering about 738 miles. Across 5 flights we tracked, the fastest was 1h 50m and the slowest 2h 3m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2h | 738 mi | Nonstop | 1h 50m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from New York to Chicago
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and JetBlue operate 9-10/day flights from JFK to ORD. Departures leave from Terminals 4 and 8 and 5 at JFK.
- First departure
- 07:05
- Last departure
- 20:25
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 19
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3-4/day | Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 4 · Seat map |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
ORD to JFK flight time (6 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 5 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?
The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) takes 2h on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 1h 50m and the slowest 2h 3m.
How far is New York from Chicago?
New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) is about 738 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from New York to Chicago?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and JetBlue fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD), with 9-10/day departures.
Which airlines fly from New York to Chicago?
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and JetBlue fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from New York to Chicago?
The JFK–ORD route is flown with Airbus A220, Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near New York
- LGA - New YorkLaguardia Airport · 11 mi from JFKFlights from LGA
- EWR - NewarkNewark Liberty International Airport · 21 mi from JFKFlights from EWR
- PHL - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia International Airport · 94 mi from JFKFlights from PHL
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE