New York to Chicago Flights

Flights from New York to Chicago are popular with both business and pleasure travelers. Incorporated as a city in 1837, Chicago has grown in leaps and bounds to become an international hub for finance, commerce, telecommunication and transportation. With the help of Orbitz.com, you can easily book your flight to Chicago.

New York City

Manhattan, The Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island are the five boroughs that form New York City (NYC). The city is served by three airports-John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Traveling from Midtown by taxi takes between 45 and 60 minutes to JFK, between 20 and 35 minutes to LaGuardia and between 35 and 50 minutes to Newark. Taxis charge approximately $69-75 from Manhattan to Newark and a flat rate of $45 from Manhattan to JFK. Taking a taxi from Manhattan to LaGuardia costs approximately $30.

Short-term parking for 30 minutes or less at all three airports costs $3. Long-term parking at LaGuardia costs $66 for the first 48 hours. At Newark and JFK, long-term parking costs $18 for the first 24 hours.

Brooklyn Deli, McDonald's, Ruby's Diner and Java Moon Café are just some of the restaurants that you will find at Newark. For quick bites at JFK, visit McDonald's, JikJi Café or Sbarro restaurants. Auntie Anne's and Dunkin' Donuts restaurants are just some of the eateries available at LaGuardia.

Chicago, Illinois

Located in northeastern Illinois on the shores of Lake Michigan, Chicago is colloquially referred to as the City of Big Shoulders, the Windy City and the Second City. It is the third most populous city in the Unites States of America, with more than 2.7 million residents. It is also an international hub for transportation, finance, industry and commerce.

Touring Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport, also known as O'Hare Field or O'Hare Airport, is a major airport located approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. You can take a taxi, bus or train from the airport to downtown. Depending on traffic, a taxi will take 30-45 minutes to get to downtown from the airport and charge approximately $35-$45.

Chicago experiences a humid continental climate with hot, humid summers and cold winters. January, the coldest month, experiences a mean low temperature of 14.3 degrees Fahrenheit. July is the warmest month, with an average high temperature of 83.5 degrees Fahrenheit. Summer and fall are the best times to visit, as there are many outdoor activities to engage in.

The Art Institute of Chicago, located 2.5 miles from the city's center, is home to some of the world's great art collections, including the popular artwork American Gothic. Other popular sites that you should visit include the Museum of Science and Industry, the Chicago Cultural Center and the Oriental Institute Museum.

Bag Great Chicago Vacation Deals

In addition to being an international hub for finance, trade and industry, Chicago is also home to numerous tourist attractions. You can easily book a cheap flight from New York to Chicago today using Orbitz.com.