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How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?

JFKNew York
ORDChicago
Flight Time
1 h 49 min
Distance
1,189km

739 miles

Departure
19:04
Arrival
19:54
From

JFKNew York

John F Kennedy International Airport

Departure 19:04 · America/New_York

To

ORDChicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Arrival 19:54 · America/Chicago

Route Details

The flight from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago covers a distance of approximately 1,189 kilometers (739 miles).

Direct flights typically take around 1 h 49 min, though actual flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, and air traffic.

Time Zone Information

Departure Time Zone
America/New_York
Arrival Time Zone
America/Chicago

Flight times shown account for local time zones at departure and arrival airports.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?

A direct flight from New York to Chicago takes around 1 h 49 min. Actual flight times vary with the aircraft type, the weather conditions and air traffic.

What is the distance from New York to Chicago?

The distance from New York to Chicago is about 1,189 kilometers (739 miles) as the crow flies.

Is there a direct flight from New York to Chicago?

Where the route is served nonstop, the flight takes around 1 h 49 min. On an itinerary with a connection, add the time spent on the ground at the layover airport.

Return Flight

Travelling the other way? Check the flight time from Chicago to New York.