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

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

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

As of May 2026, 358 flights take off from New York and land in Illinois each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

As of May 2026, there are 51 flights per day flying from New York to Illinois. The most common time of day flights depart is 14:00, with 45% of flights taking off at midday.

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

Prices for flights from New York to Illinois were last updated today.

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

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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 licence 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.

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06:00 - 07:42

EWR

ORD

2h 42mdirect

06:00 - 09:12

ORD

EWR

2h 12mdirect

$244United Airlines

Tue, 7 Jul - Sat, 11 Jul

19:12 - 21:00

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ORD

2h 48mdirect

06:00 - 09:12

ORD

EWR

2h 12mdirect

$251United Airlines

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06:00 - 07:42

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ORD

2h 42mdirect

05:00 - 08:13

ORD

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2h 13mdirect

$258United Airlines

Wed, 10 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

05:11 - 06:59

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ORD

2h 48mdirect

20:20 - 23:38

ORD

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2h 18mdirect

$261American Airlines

Wed, 17 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun

22:29 - 08:03

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ORD

10h 34m

1 stop

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ORD

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10h 15m

1 stop

$264Frontier

Tue, 25 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

06:00 - 07:42

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ORD

2h 42mdirect

05:00 - 08:13

ORD

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2h 13mdirect

$265United Airlines

Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun

07:15 - 09:00

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ORD

2h 45mdirect

06:00 - 09:12

ORD

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2h 12mdirect

$269United Airlines

Thu, 23 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul

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ORD

2h 45mdirect

21:34 - 00:57

ORD

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2h 23mdirect

$272United Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 2 Jun

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ORD

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07:10 - 10:30

ORD

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2h 20mdirect

$276United Airlines

Fri, 12 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

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ORD

2h 50mdirect

21:34 - 00:57

ORD

EWR

2h 23mdirect

$278United Airlines

Fri, 19 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

United Airlines flights from New York to Illinois

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United Airlines

7 July

EWR06:00Newark

2h 42m

ORD07:42Chicago O'Hare Intl

11 July

ORD06:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 12m

EWR09:12Newark

$244

United Airlines

10 July

EWR19:12Newark

2h 48m

ORD21:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

15 July

ORD06:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 12m

EWR09:12Newark

$251

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10 June

EWR06:00Newark

2h 42m

ORD07:42Chicago O'Hare Intl

16 June

ORD05:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 13m

EWR08:13Newark

$258

Delta flights from New York to Illinois

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Delta

10 June

EWR12:00Newark

6h 04m

1 stop

ORD17:04Chicago O'Hare Intl

18 June

ORD13:46Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 58m

1 stop

EWR20:44Newark

$286

Delta

28 May

EWR16:29Newark

6h 24m

1 stop

ORD21:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

30 May

ORD17:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 08m

1 stop

EWR23:49Newark

$293

Delta

13 June

EWR18:59Newark

6h 05m

1 stop

ORD00:04Chicago O'Hare Intl

24 June

ORD17:57Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 02m

1 stop

EWR23:59Newark

$300

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06:00-07:42

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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06:00-09:12

Nonstop2h 12m

$244

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Newark

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19:12-21:00

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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06:00-09:12

Nonstop2h 12m

$251

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EWRORD

Newark

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06:00-07:42

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/6

05:00-08:13

Nonstop2h 13m

$258

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 17/6

05:11-06:59

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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20:20-23:38

Nonstop2h 18m

$261

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 25/8

22:29-08:03

1 stop10h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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13:50-01:05

1 stop10h 15m

$264

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 27/5

06:00-07:42

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

05:00-08:13

Nonstop2h 13m

$265

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 23/7

07:15-09:00

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/7

06:00-09:12

Nonstop2h 12m

$269

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 1/6

07:15-09:00

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

21:34-00:57

Nonstop2h 23m

$272

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 12/6

21:40-23:30

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/6

07:10-10:30

Nonstop2h 20m

$276

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 19/6

21:40-23:30

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 23/6

21:34-00:57

Nonstop2h 23m

$278

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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?

In general, January is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Illinois. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $275. If you’re not able to fly to Illinois in January, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from New York to Illinois during November average around $300.

What is the cheapest New York to Illinois flight route?

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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 $330 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 $224 on momondo.

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.

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Fastest flight time	2h 38m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The fastest flight from New York to Illinois takes 2h 38m

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).

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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 were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from New York to Illinois?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to 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 licence 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 18.00% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A321neo with 11.06%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 9.54%, and Boeing 737-900 with 7.49%.

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

Yes. All flights to Illinois from New York on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights from New York to Illinois?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Illinois from New York.

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