New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) flights
An economy award from New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and JetBlue Airways. The two airports are 738 miles (1,187 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cleveland, Detroit and Pittsburgh and more.
How many miles JFK to ORD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn JetBlue Airways | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 1 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from JFK to ORD
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- JetBlue AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 2 programsWho books it
Book JFK to ORD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks JetBlue Airways
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks JetBlue Airways
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
JFK to ORD with one stop
35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Buffalo (BUF)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Rochester (ROC)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Syracuse (SYR)JetBlue Airways and Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Dulles (IAD)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Hartford (BDL)JetBlue Airways, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Lexington (LEX)American Airlines the whole way
JFK to ORD: common questions
How many miles does JFK to ORD cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (9,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to ORD?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and JetBlue Airways fly nonstop from New York (JFK) to Chicago (ORD).
How far is New York from Chicago by plane?
New York (JFK) and Chicago (ORD) are 738 miles (1,187 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book JFK to ORD award flights?
19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between New York and Chicago?
The most direct connections are through Cleveland (CLE), Detroit (DTW), Pittsburgh (PIT), Buffalo (BUF) and Columbus (CMH). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Cleveland.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.