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

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

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

As of November 2026, there are 141 flights per day flying from New York to Illinois. The most common time of day flights depart is 14:00, with 43% of flights taking off at midday.

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

992 flights are operational weekly from New York to Illinois as of November 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Sun, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from New York to Illinois?

The average flight duration from New York to Illinois depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Newark to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 2h 43m on average, while flying from New York to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 2h 50m on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Illinois.

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

Prices for flights from New York to Illinois refresh daily.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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 license 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.

£98 Cheap Flights from New York to Illinois in 2026/27

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09:16 - 18:03LGA New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

08:30 - 16:29ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£188Frontier

Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

09:16 - 18:03LGA New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 47m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

08:30 - 16:29ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

6h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£199Frontier

Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

09:15 - 14:30LGA New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

22:29 - 08:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£215Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

20:36 - 07:52LGA New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 16m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

22:29 - 08:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

9h 01m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£216Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec

20:36 - 09:46LGA New York LaGuardia-MDW Chicago Midway

14h 10m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

20:37 - 20:58MDW Chicago Midway-LGA New York LaGuardia

23h 21m1 stop Orlando

£219Frontier

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

06:40 - 08:05LGA New York LaGuardia-MDW Chicago Midway

2h 25mdirect

05:00 - 08:05MDW Chicago Midway-LGA New York LaGuardia

2h 05mdirect

£222Southwest

Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

13:46 - 15:29EWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 43mdirect

19:54 - 23:13ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 19mdirect

£222United Airlines

Thu, 10 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec

16:34 - 18:23LGA New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 49mdirect

20:25 - 23:44ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

2h 19mdirect

£222Delta

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

15:25 - 17:23JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 58mdirect

06:00 - 09:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

2h 20mdirect

£222Delta

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

06:00 - 14:30EWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:00 - 00:29ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

13h 29m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£223Frontier

Sat, 5 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

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11:35 - 18:30EWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:19 - 21:53ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

10h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£241Frontier

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:30 - 23:47LGA New York LaGuardia-MDW Chicago Midway

7h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:08 - 16:01MDW Chicago Midway-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£241Frontier

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

20:30 - 09:24LGA New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:19 - 19:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£246Frontier

Wed, 11 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

11:35 - 18:45EWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

8h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:19 - 21:53ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

10h 34m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£272Frontier

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

20:30 - 09:24LGA New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 54m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

10:19 - 19:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£272Frontier

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:30 - 23:47LGA New York LaGuardia-MDW Chicago Midway

7h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:08 - 19:35MDW Chicago Midway-LGA New York LaGuardia

12h 27m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£272Frontier

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

09:29 - 18:45LGA New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:19 - 19:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£273Frontier

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

17:30 - 23:47LGA New York LaGuardia-MDW Chicago Midway

7h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:20 - 20:59MDW Chicago Midway-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

£273Frontier

Fri, 13 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

09:29 - 18:45LGA New York LaGuardia-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

07:31 - 16:01ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LGA New York LaGuardia

7h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£276Frontier

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

09:29 - 17:47LGA New York LaGuardia-MDW Chicago Midway

9h 18m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

06:08 - 16:01MDW Chicago Midway-LGA New York LaGuardia

8h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£276Frontier

Sun, 15 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

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Frontier flights from New York to Illinois

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Frontier

4 Dec

LGA09:16New York LaGuardia

9h 47m

1 stop

ORD18:03Chicago O'Hare Intl

8 Dec

ORD08:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 59m

1 stop

LGA16:29New York LaGuardia

£188

Frontier

4 Dec

LGA09:16New York LaGuardia

9h 47m

1 stop

ORD18:03Chicago O'Hare Intl

8 Dec

ORD08:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 59m

1 stop

LGA16:29New York LaGuardia

£199

Frontier

5 Dec

LGA09:15New York LaGuardia

6h 15m

1 stop

ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

6 Dec

ORD22:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 01m

1 stop

LGA08:30New York LaGuardia

£215

United Airlines flights from New York to Illinois

Our best United Airlines deals on New York to Illinois flight tickets

United Airlines

10 Dec

EWR13:46Newark

2h 43m

ORD15:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

14 Dec

ORD19:54Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 19m

EWR23:13Newark

£222

United Airlines

18 Dec

EWR21:52Newark

2h 47m

ORD23:39Chicago O'Hare Intl

29 Dec

ORD05:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 15m

EWR08:15Newark

£226

United Airlines

25 Nov

LGA21:30New York LaGuardia

2h 51m

ORD23:21Chicago O'Hare Intl

1 Dec

ORD15:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 19m

LGA18:19New York LaGuardia

£228

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09:16-18:03

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1 stop6h 59m

£199

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1 stop6h 15m

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20:36-07:52

1 stop12h 16m

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1 stop9h 01m

£216

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LGA New York LaGuardia - MDW Chicago Midway

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Thu 3/12

20:36-09:46

1 stop14h 10m

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Thu 10/12

20:37-20:58

1 stop23h 21m

£219

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LGA New York LaGuardia - MDW Chicago Midway

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New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/12

06:40-08:05

Nonstop2h 25m

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05:00-08:05

Nonstop2h 05m

£222

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EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Newark

Thu 10/12

13:46-15:29

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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19:54-23:13

Nonstop2h 19m

£222

New YorkChicago

LGA New York LaGuardia - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/12

16:34-18:23

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/12

20:25-23:44

Nonstop2h 19m

£222

New YorkChicago

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/12

15:25-17:23

Nonstop2h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/12

06:00-09:20

Nonstop2h 20m

£222

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 5/12

06:00-14:30

1 stop9h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

10:00-00:29

2 stops13h 29m

£223

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New York to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Illinois from New York, with most prices found around £148. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of January, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £169.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Illinois is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as £111. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from New York to Illinois on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around £575. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest New York to Illinois flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Illinois in the morning for as low as £192. In the evening is when there is more demand to fly to Illinois, so prices are often more expensive at around £287 per ticket.

What is the cheapest New York to Illinois flight route?

Fly from Newark to Chicago Midway for the best New York - Illinois flight prices

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 £198 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 £133 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on New York to Illinois flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on New York to Illinois flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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.

Cheap New York to Illinois flight deals and tips

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Best price found	£98
Fastest flight time	2h 43m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The best one-way flight to Illinois from New York in the past 72 hours is £98. The best return flight deal from New York to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £188.

The fastest flight from New York to Illinois takes 2h 43m

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), Chicago Midway (MDW).

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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 refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Illinois?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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 license 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 flights between New York and Illinois, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800, making up 20.35% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 12.93%, Airbus A321 (sharklets) with 7.77%, and Airbus A321neo with 7.45%.

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

Finding the right flight to Illinois from New York is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Illinois quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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

Flights from New York to Illinois with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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