Direct flights from Chicago to New York City

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Chicago

United States

United States

MDW

Midway International Airport

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New York City

United States

United States

LGA

LaGuardia Airport

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Distance
722 miles  ·  (1,162 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 10 minutes
Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

Chicago to New York City Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to New York City. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MDW to LGA, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit New York City

What is the best time to visit New York City?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

New York City is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit New York City any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Chicago to New York City

Airline-specific flight schedules from Chicago to New York City

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago MDW to New York City LGA, which is Southwest Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom Chicago to New York City

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Chicago to New York City Flights

Flights from MDW to LGA are operated 37 times a week, with an average of 5 flights per day. Departure times vary between 05:00 - 19:50. The earliest flight departs at 05:00, the last flight departs at 19:50. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

On this non-stop route, you can fly in Economy only.

The fastest direct flight from Chicago to New York City takes 2 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and New York City is 722 miles (or 1,162 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in New York City?

There are 5 airports in New York City: LaGuardia Airport (LGA), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), Stewart International Airport (SWF) and Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).

How many flights per week are there from MDW to LGA?

There are 37 flights per week flying from Chicago to New York City (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Chicago to New York City?

2 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to New York City.

How far is New York City from Chicago?

The distance from Chicago to New York City is 722 miles (1,162 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from MDW airport to LGA airport?

Southwest Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to New York City.

What alliances have direct flights from Chicago to New York City?

There are no alliances flying direct from Chicago to New York City at the moment.

What classes are available from Chicago to New York City?

You can fly non-stop in Economy only.

What aircraft types fly from Chicago to New York City?

Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to New York City:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
  • Boeing 757

What is the earliest flight departing from Chicago to New York City?

The earliest flight departs at 05:00 from Chicago and arrives at 08:00 at New York City.

What is the latest flight available from Chicago to New York City?

The latest flight departs at 19:50 from Chicago and arrives at 22:55 at New York City.

Non-stop flights from MDW to LGA

722 miles (1,162 km)  ·  2h 10m

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