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Flight Time from New York to Chicago

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Flight time

2h 5m

estimated nonstop

Distance

738 mi

Time difference

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.

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Estimated nonstop time from great-circle distance and typical airline block speeds. Actual times vary about ±30 min with winds, routing and aircraft - eastbound is usually faster than westbound. Times shown for direct flights; connections add layover time.

In Brief

How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?

The flight from New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) takes approximately 2h 5m nonstop, covering a great-circle distance of 738 mi (1,188 km). Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. Actual times vary by about 30 minutes with winds, air-traffic routing and aircraft type, and connecting flights take longer once you add layover time.

Key takeaways

  • Flight time: about 2h 5m nonstop (JFK → ORD).
  • Distance: 738 mi / 1,188 km great-circle.
  • Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.
  • Eastbound is usually 30-60 min faster than westbound on long routes.
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New York to Chicago flight: FAQ

Flight time, distance and time difference for this route.

The nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 2h 5m, covering a great-circle distance of 738 mi (1,188 km). Actual times vary by roughly 30 minutes with winds, routing and aircraft; connecting flights take longer once you add the layover.

New York and Chicago are about 738 mi (1,188 km) apart as the crow flies - the great-circle distance airlines fly close to. Chicago is 1 hour behind New York.

Roughly, but not exactly. The distance is identical, so the estimate is the same both ways, but in reality one direction is usually 30-60 minutes faster because of high-altitude winds - eastbound flights ride the jet stream while westbound flights fight a headwind.

Chicago is 1 hour behind New York. That's based on standard time-zone offsets and doesn't account for daylight saving, so it can shift by an hour around DST changeovers. Use the calculator above with your departure time to see your local arrival time.

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