flights.net ORD → LGA
- Distance
- 731 mi
- Carriers
- 3
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is a US domestic route of about 731 miles. A premier business shuttle linking Chicago with Manhattan's close-in LaGuardia, flown frequently by American, Delta, and United. Chicago to New York is one of the densest corporate markets in the country.
Connecting Chicago, United States with New York, 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 O'Hare International Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines, American Airlines; arrivals land at LaGuardia Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors Delta Air Lines, American Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the ORD–LGA sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → LaGuardia Airport (LGA) |
|---|---|
| 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 Chicago to New York. 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 Chicago and New York. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
May, June, September, and October offer the mildest weather and steadiest schedules between the two cities. Winter brings snow-related delays at both ends.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Chicago to New York 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 ORD–LGA 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
- LGA → ORD New York to Chicago
- DEN → ORD Denver to Chicago
- DFW → ORD Dallas–Fort Worth to Chicago
- 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 Chicago to New York?
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is about 731 miles (1,176 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 1h 58m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to New York?
- American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines operate nonstop service from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
- What aircraft are used on the ORD to LGA route?
- Carriers typically operate the Airbus A319, Boeing 737 and Embraer E175 on the Chicago–New York route.
- When is the best time to fly from Chicago to New York?
- May, June, September, and October offer the mildest weather and steadiest schedules between the two cities. Winter brings snow-related delays at both ends.
- Is ORD to LGA a nonstop flight?
- Yes. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is a directional nonstop route flown by 3 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the ORD to LGA route connect?
- This route links Chicago, United States with New York, United States.
- Which airports does the Chicago to New York route use?
- Flights depart O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago and arrive at LaGuardia Airport (LGA/KLGA) in New York.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.