Chicago to New York Flights

Businessmen and holiday tourists make up the majority of travelers from Chicago to New York City. New York City harbors a lucrative business district, as well as culturally diverse popular attractions, including fashion shops, museums, theaters, parks and skyscrapers. Cheap flights to NYC are best arranged through Orbitz.com

Chicago, Illinois

Chicago is the largest city in Illinois, serving as an international hub for trade, finance, transportation, telecommunications and industry. The city boasts one of the world's busiest airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD). It is also served by Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).

O'Hare International Airport is situated 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and serves direct flights to NYC and other world destinations via such airlines as Delta, Continental, British Airways, American Eagle, Lufthansa and JetBlue. Transportation to the airport is facilitated by the Airport Transit System (ATS), airport shuttles and taxis. Economy parking costs a daily minimum of $2 and a maximum that ranges from $9 to $19. The restaurants at O'Hare include America's Dog, Cafe Zoot, Great American Bagel and Starbucks.

Chicago Midway Airport is situated 10 miles southwest of Chicago's downtown area and serves domestic flights via such airlines as Continental, Frontier, Delta and Southwest. Transportation to the airport is provided by Orange Line buses operated by Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) shuttles and taxis, and this takes 20 to 30 minutes. Long-term parking is provided in the economy lots and costs a daily minimum of $2 and a maximum of $14. You can enjoy food and drinks at the deli, the Illinois Bar and Grill, McDonald's or Tuscany prior to your flight at Midway Airport.

New York

New York is the most populous city in the United States of America, with an estimated population of more than 8 million residents. The city is home to the United Nations Headquarters, making it an important center for international diplomacy. Manhattan, The Bronx, Staten Island, Queens and Brooklyn are the five boroughs that form NYC.

Experience New York

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are the main airports that serve NYC. The MTA New York City Transit and the MTA Bus Company provide transportation from LaGuardia Airport to Long Island Rail Road or the New York City Subway. Taking a sedan limousine from LGA to Manhattan will cost you anything between $40 and $150. JFK is connected to the commuter rail system and the subway by AirTrain, which takes approximately 40 minutes to reach downtown Manhattan. A yellow cab will charge you a flat rate of $45 from JFK to Manhattan. Trains, buses, helicopters and taxis offer ground transportation service to and from the Newark Liberty International Airport, and AirTrain service is also available. Taxis charge a flat rate depending on your destination.

New York has a humid subtropical climate, with cold and damp winters. January is the coldest month, with an average low temperature of 27 degrees Fahrenheit. June, July and August are the warmest months, as the temperatures stay above 80 degrees Fahrenheit. On average, New York City receives 50 inches of precipitation and 234 sunny days each year. January to August is the best time to visit, especially for someone seeking great travel bargains.

The Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Empire State Building are just some of the city's must-see attractions. For an excellent view of more than 100 photographs by Gary Marlon Suson, visit the Ground Zero Museum, which is located just 2 miles from the city center. Other museums located around the city include The Cloisters, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Tenement Museum. For the best of opera, visit the Metropolitan Opera House, which is located approximately 4 miles from the city center.

A Tour of the Big Apple

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