flights.net LGA → ORD
- Distance
- 731 mi
- Carriers
- 3
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a US domestic route of about 731 miles. The westbound half of the LaGuardia-Chicago business artery, where three legacies run nearly hourly frequencies. New York to Chicago is a staple of corporate travel between the financial and Midwest commercial hubs.
Connecting New York, United States with Chicago, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 731-mile sector nonstop in about 1h 58m. Departures use LaGuardia Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for Delta Air Lines, American Airlines; arrivals land at O'Hare International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, American Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the LGA–ORD sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | LaGuardia Airport (LGA) → O'Hare International Airport (ORD) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 731 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 1h 58m |
| Nonstop carriers | 3 |
| Aircraft types | Airbus A319, Boeing 737, Embraer E175 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines operate nonstop service from New York to Chicago. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- American Airlines (AA)
- Delta Air Lines (DL)
- United Airlines (UA)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Airbus A319, Boeing 737, Embraer E175 between New York and Chicago. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
Late spring and early fall give the smoothest operations and pleasant weather. Avoid midwinter when storms snarl this congested corridor.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the New York to Chicago route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for LGA–ORD where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- DFW → LGA Dallas–Fort Worth to New York
- ATL → LGA Atlanta to New York
- DTW → ORD Detroit to Chicago
- MSP → ORD Minneapolis to Chicago
- PHL → ORD Philadelphia to Chicago
- ORD → LGA Chicago to New York
- DEN → ORD Denver to Chicago
- DFW → ORD Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago
- ORD → FRA Chicago to Frankfurt
- ORD → SFO Chicago to San Francisco
- LAX → ORD Los Angeles to Chicago
- ORD → LAX Chicago to Los Angeles
- ORD → LHR Chicago to London
- JFK → ORD New York to Chicago
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from New York to Chicago?
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is about 731 miles (1,176 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 58m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from New York to Chicago?
- American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate nonstop service from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
- What aircraft are used on the LGA to ORD route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A319, Boeing 737 and Embraer E175 on the New York–Chicago route.
- When is the best time to fly from New York to Chicago?
- Late spring and early fall give the smoothest operations and pleasant weather. Avoid midwinter when storms snarl this congested corridor.
- Is LGA to ORD a nonstop flight?
- Yes. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the LGA to ORD route connect?
- This route links New York, United States with Chicago, United States.
- Which airports does the New York to Chicago route use?
- Flights depart LaGuardia Airport (LGA/KLGA) in New York and arrive at O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.