Flight time from New York to Chicago

About 1,144 km (711 miles), an estimated nonstop flight time of 1h 55m.

Distance

1,144 km

711 miles

Flight time

1h 55m

nonstop, estimated

Time difference

1h behind

Chicago

From

Departure time (local)

New York to Chicago

1,144 km

711 miles apart, as the crow flies

Estimated flight time

1h 55m

Time difference

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A straight-line (great-circle) estimate. Real flights are a little longer because of air-traffic routing, winds and any stopovers, so your landing time is approximate.

New York to Chicago at a glance

Flying from New York, United States to Chicago, United States covers a great-circle distance of roughly 1,144 kilometres (711 miles). At a typical jet cruising speed, that is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 1h 55m, before you add taxi time, any air-traffic delays and the effect of the wind. A connection through a hub will add the layover on top.

Chicago is about 1 hour behind New York, so expect some jet lag from crossing 1 time zone, which tends to hit harder when you fly west and gain them. The interactive calculator above updates the time difference for today's date, and you can swap the cities or pick a different pairing in a tap.

New York to Chicago FAQ

How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?

New York to Chicago is an estimated nonstop flight time of about 1h 55m, based on a great-circle distance of 1,144 km (711 miles). Real flight times vary with winds, air-traffic routing and any stopovers.

How far is New York from Chicago?

The straight-line (great-circle) distance from New York to Chicago is about 1,144 kilometres, or 711 miles.

What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?

Chicago is about 1 hour behind New York. Crossing 1 time zone means some jet lag, especially flying west.

Last reviewed 2026-06-04. Distance is a great-circle estimate; flight time excludes winds, routing and stopovers.