How long is the flight from New York to Illinois?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in New York, such as Newark or New York, and flying into Illinois, then you can expect flight times to average 2h 41m and 2h 48m, respectively.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New York to Illinois?

JetBlue, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New York to Illinois

How many flights depart from New York to Illinois on average per day?

The number of flights available between New York and Illinois is 161 per day as of May 2026. The most frequent departure time is 14:00, with 44% of daily flights leaving at midday.

How many flights depart from New York to Illinois on average per week?

The number of flights available between New York and Illinois is 1,132 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Illinois?

Prices for flights from New York to Illinois are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Illinois?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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19:35 - 21:48

JFK

ORD

3h 13mdirect

06:05 - 09:26

ORD

JFK

2h 21mdirect

€150Delta

Tue, 16 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

18:50 - 20:45

LGA

ORD

2h 55mdirect

06:00 - 09:09

ORD

LGA

2h 09mdirect

€150Delta

Mon, 29 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul

17:55 - 20:02

LGA

ORD

3h 07mdirect

07:05 - 10:24

ORD

LGA

2h 19mdirect

€151Delta

Sat, 27 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun

06:00 - 07:42

EWR

ORD

2h 42mdirect

21:30 - 00:53

ORD

EWR

2h 23mdirect

€155United Airlines

Wed, 8 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul

15:00 - 17:11

JFK

ORD

3h 11mdirect

06:05 - 09:26

ORD

JFK

2h 21mdirect

€155Delta

Sat, 4 Jul - Sun, 5 Jul

21:00 - 22:48

LGA

ORD

2h 48mdirect

06:00 - 09:09

ORD

LGA

2h 09mdirect

€155Delta

Fri, 3 Jul - Tue, 7 Jul

06:00 - 07:42

EWR

ORD

2h 42mdirect

21:34 - 00:57

ORD

EWR

2h 23mdirect

€159United Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

07:05 - 08:48

JFK

ORD

2h 43mdirect

17:27 - 21:00

ORD

JFK

2h 33mdirect

€167JetBlue

Mon, 27 Jul - Thu, 30 Jul

19:30 - 21:30

JFK

ORD

3h 00mdirect

06:00 - 09:20

ORD

JFK

2h 20mdirect

€168JetBlue

Sat, 4 Jul - Sun, 5 Jul

05:11 - 06:59

EWR

ORD

2h 48mdirect

20:20 - 23:38

ORD

EWR

2h 18mdirect

€168American Airlines

Sat, 20 Jun - Mon, 22 Jun

Delta flights from New York to Illinois

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Delta

16 Jun

JFK19:35New York John F Kennedy Intl

3h 13m

ORD21:48Chicago O'Hare Intl

20 Jun

ORD06:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 21m

JFK09:26New York John F Kennedy Intl

€150

Delta

27 Jun

LGA17:55New York LaGuardia

3h 07m

ORD20:02Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 Jun

ORD07:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 19m

LGA10:24New York LaGuardia

€151

Delta

3 Jul

LGA21:00New York LaGuardia

2h 48m

ORD22:48Chicago O'Hare Intl

7 Jul

ORD06:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 09m

LGA09:09New York LaGuardia

€155

JetBlue flights from New York to Illinois

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JetBlue

24 May

JFK12:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 45m

ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 May

ORD06:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 18m

JFK09:33New York John F Kennedy Intl

€159

JetBlue

24 May

JFK12:45New York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 45m

ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

30 May

ORD10:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 32m

JFK14:17New York John F Kennedy Intl

€163

JetBlue

26 May

JFK08:00New York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 54m

ORD09:54Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 May

ORD06:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 18m

JFK09:33New York John F Kennedy Intl

€167

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JFKORD

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Tue 16/6

19:35-21:48

Nonstop3h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/6

06:05-09:26

Nonstop2h 21m

€150

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LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 29/6

18:50-20:45

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/7

06:00-09:09

Nonstop2h 09m

€150

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LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 27/6

17:55-20:02

Nonstop3h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/6

07:05-10:24

Nonstop2h 19m

€151

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EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 8/7

06:00-07:42

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/7

21:30-00:53

Nonstop2h 23m

€155

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/7

15:00-17:11

Nonstop3h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/7

06:05-09:26

Nonstop2h 21m

€155

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New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 3/7

21:00-22:48

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

06:00-09:09

Nonstop2h 09m

€155

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 10/6

06:00-07:42

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/6

21:34-00:57

Nonstop2h 23m

€159

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 27/7

07:05-08:48

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/7

17:27-21:00

Nonstop2h 33m

€167

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/7

19:30-21:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/7

06:00-09:20

Nonstop2h 20m

€168

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 20/6

05:11-06:59

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

20:20-23:38

Nonstop2h 18m

€168

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The cheapest month to fly to Illinois from New York is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around €169, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to Illinois in January, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Illinois during November average around €184.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Illinois?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Illinois is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from New York to Illinois in the evening for as low as €116. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around €169. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest New York to Illinois flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from New York to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from New York when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around €203 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from New York for as low as €138 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on New York to Illinois flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New York to Illinois.

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Best price found	€271
Fastest flight time	2h 41m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The best flight deal from New York to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is €271

The fastest flight from New York to Illinois takes 2h 41m

Direct flights go from New York to Illinois every day.

There are 98 airports in Illinois. From New York there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New York to Illinois?
Prices for flights from New York to Illinois are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Illinois?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from New York to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Illinois may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Illinois. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from New York to Illinois?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New York to Illinois is Boeing 737-800 (18.58% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (10.67%), Boeing 737 MAX 8 (9.97%), and Boeing 737-900 (7.42%).

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from New York to Illinois?

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Can I find flights from New York to Illinois with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches from New York to Illinois on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Illinois?

Once you have performed a search for New York to Illinois flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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