Cheap Flights from New York to Chicago
Cheap Flights from New York to Chicago
Looking for cheap flights from New York to Chicago? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New York to Chicago vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New York to Chicago for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
EWR - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
EWR - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
EWR - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
EWR - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
EWR - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-08
EWR - ORD
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
New York to Chicago flight facts
Distance
732 mi
1,178 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
Airports in New York
EWR · Newark Liberty Intl
JFK · John F Kennedy Intl
LGA · La Guardia
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights White Plains - Chicago · White Plains is 28 mi from New York
Flights New York - Milwaukee · Milwaukee is 73 mi from Chicago
Flights Allentown - Chicago · Allentown is 79 mi from New York
Flights New York - South Bend · South Bend is 86 mi from Chicago
Flights Philadelphia - Chicago · Philadelphia is 89 mi from New York
Flights Atlantic City - Chicago · Atlantic City is 92 mi from New York
Premium cabin flights from New York to Chicago
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - ORD
First | 1 Stop | 8 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - ORD
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - ORD
First | Non stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - ORD
First | Non stop
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
JFK - ORD
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chicago (United States)
Chicago Athletic Association
From 15,000 Pts or $236
Chicago (USA)
ACME Hotel Chicago, Outset Collection by Hilton
From 28,000 Pts or $75
Chicago, IL (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Chicago
From 95,000 Pts or $407
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New York to Chicago depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New York to Chicago.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New York to Chicago.
New York and Chicago are about 732 miles (1,178 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 732-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
Departures from New York: Newark Liberty Intl (EWR), John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), La Guardia (LGA). Arrivals in Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Chicago, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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