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Route Reference

New York to Chicago

JFK
New York
ORD
Chicago
Distance1,188 km / 738 miles
Estimated Flight Time≈ 1.4 hours nonstop
Origin Time ZoneAmerica/New_York
Destination Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago

Airlines Based in United States or United States

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*JFKORD HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair JFKORD tells you the flight departs New York and arrives in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is New York from Chicago?

New York (JFK) is approximately 1,188 km (738 miles) from Chicago (ORD).

How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?

A nonstop flight from JFK to ORD takes roughly 1.4 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?

New York is on America/New_York and Chicago is on America/Chicago — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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