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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 06:55 and lands at 09:53
• Latest: departs at 20:30 and lands at 23:28.

The flight takes about 2h 58m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 2h 58m, covering 1,910 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from ₹ 14,910 to ₹ 30,087, with an average of ₹ 21,057 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 14,910 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 19% above the route average of ₹ 21,057. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 19,540 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with ₹ 20,950 for direct.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are:

• American Airlines: 87% on time
• Delta: 86% on time
• JetBlue: 83% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 86% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,353–₹ 9,580 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 22,516 to ₹ 202,205. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• JetBlue
• American Airlines
• Delta

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 12,973, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,630 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Ace

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, 14% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 58 minutes.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 67% of one-stop connections
• Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) – 4% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 21%. Saturday is the cheapest day at ₹ 18,875 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 23,857 – a ₹ 4,982 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 03m, compared to 4h 21m via Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) and 6h 40m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 1 hour behind New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Millennium Park, River North, and Magnificent Mile. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.