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

As of May 2026, there are 53 flights per day flying from New York to Illinois. The most common time of day flights depart is 14:00, with 44% of flights taking off at midday.

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, 372 flights take off from New York and land in Illinois each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

20:10 - 23:42

ORD

EWR

2h 32mdirect

$269United Airlines

Sun, 7 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

07:15 - 09:00

EWR

ORD

2h 45mdirect

06:00 - 09:12

ORD

EWR

2h 12mdirect

$273United Airlines

Thu, 23 Jul - Sat, 25 Jul

06:15 - 11:32

EWR

ORD

6h 17m

1 stop

08:03 - 14:16

ORD

EWR

5h 13m

1 stop

$276Delta

Tue, 7 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul

06:00 - 07:42

EWR

ORD

2h 42mdirect

06:00 - 09:12

ORD

EWR

2h 12mdirect

$280United Airlines

Sun, 14 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

06:00 - 10:50

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ORD

5h 50m

1 stop

07:01 - 11:59

ORD

EWR

3h 58m

1 stop

$283Delta

Tue, 30 Jun - Fri, 3 Jul

10:24 - 12:06

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ORD

2h 42mdirect

07:10 - 10:30

ORD

EWR

2h 20mdirect

$286United Airlines

Mon, 29 Jun - Thu, 2 Jul

18:59 - 23:59

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ORD

6h 00m

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17:57 - 23:59

ORD

EWR

5h 02m

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$290Delta

Tue, 9 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

18:59 - 23:59

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ORD

6h 00m

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06:30 - 12:59

ORD

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5h 29m

1 stop

$297Delta

Tue, 9 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

06:00 - 07:42

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ORD

2h 42mdirect

07:10 - 10:30

ORD

EWR

2h 20mdirect

$300United Airlines

Thu, 2 Jul - Tue, 7 Jul

07:05 - 14:05

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ORD

8h 00m

1 stop

14:12 - 19:25

ORD

EWR

4h 13m

1 stop

$304Delta

Wed, 5 Aug - Fri, 14 Aug

Frontier flights from New York to Illinois

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Frontier

22 Aug

EWR22:29Newark

10h 34m

1 stop

ORD08:03Chicago O'Hare Intl

25 Aug

ORD13:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 39m

1 stop

EWR21:29Newark

$342

Frontier

18 Aug

EWR22:29Newark

10h 34m

1 stop

ORD08:03Chicago O'Hare Intl

19 Aug

ORD13:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 39m

1 stop

EWR21:29Newark

$398

Delta flights from New York to Illinois

Our best Delta deals on New York to Illinois flight tickets

Delta

7 July

EWR06:15Newark

6h 17m

1 stop

ORD11:32Chicago O'Hare Intl

15 July

ORD08:03Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 13m

1 stop

EWR14:16Newark

$276

Delta

30 June

EWR06:00Newark

5h 50m

1 stop

ORD10:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

3 July

ORD07:01Chicago O'Hare Intl

3h 58m

1 stop

EWR11:59Newark

$283

Delta

9 June

EWR18:59Newark

6h 00m

1 stop

ORD23:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

17 June

ORD17:57Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 02m

1 stop

EWR23:59Newark

$290

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06:00-07:42

Nonstop2h 42m

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20:10-23:42

Nonstop2h 32m

$269

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Newark

Thu 23/7

07:15-09:00

Nonstop2h 45m

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06:00-09:12

Nonstop2h 12m

$273

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EWRORD

Newark

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1 stop6h 17m

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08:03-14:16

1 stop5h 13m

$276

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EWRORD

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06:00-07:42

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06:00-09:12

Nonstop2h 12m

$280

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EWRORD

Newark

Tue 30/6

06:00-10:50

1 stop5h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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07:01-11:59

1 stop3h 58m

$283

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EWRORD

Newark

Mon 29/6

10:24-12:06

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/7

07:10-10:30

Nonstop2h 20m

$286

NewarkChicago

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EWRORD

Newark

Tue 9/6

18:59-23:59

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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17:57-23:59

1 stop5h 02m

$290

NewarkChicago

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EWRORD

Newark

Tue 9/6

18:59-23:59

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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06:30-12:59

1 stop5h 29m

$297

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 2/7

06:00-07:42

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

07:10-10:30

Nonstop2h 20m

$300

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 5/8

07:05-14:05

1 stop8h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/8

14:12-19:25

1 stop4h 13m

$304

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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 $280. 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 $303.

What is the cheapest New York to Illinois flight route?

Fly from Newark to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 $334 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 $227 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?

You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a New York to Illinois flight.

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Fastest flight time	2h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Illinois	98 airports

The fastest flight from New York to Illinois takes 2h 45m

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 19.40% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 10.37%, Airbus A321neo with 10.22%, and Boeing 737-900 with 7.45%.

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

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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.

I’m not ready to book a flight from New York to Illinois right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are not ready to book a flight from New York to Illinois now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert, where momondo will track prices on flights to Illinois and let you know when they change.