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Cheap flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago from £40

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — CHI
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York LaGuardia to Chicago are usually found in January or April, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2026.

Mon 23/308:42
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 30/319:31
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 28/2£62
Wed 29/412:59
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/508:58
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 25/2£67
Wed 13/518:15
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 28/514:09
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 27/2£69
Sun 12/406:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 31m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 19/408:58
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 26/2£76
Sat 11/406:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 31m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 18/408:58
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 25/2£78
Sat 11/406:30
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/413:40
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop8h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£82
Wed 27/512:59
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 6/608:58
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 25/2£86
Thu 4/612:59
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 8/618:34
ORD
-
LGA
1 stop13h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 24/2£87
Wed 18/308:42
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 38m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 19/319:31
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 28/2£91

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from LaGuardia (LGA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£62

One-way from

£40

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£199

Good round-trip deal

£190 or less

Good one-way deal

£19 or less
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  • 23/3-30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 43m total
  • New York to Chicago
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  • 30/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 31m total
  • New York to Chicago
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Customise your flight search to find flights from LaGuardia to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 13/5

07:10-08:49

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

16:25-23:30

1 stop6h 05m

£124

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 17/4

14:10-15:55

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

12:50-16:08

Nonstop2h 18m

£127

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 16/7

16:00-17:48

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/7

19:00-22:20

Nonstop2h 20m

£145

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 1/8

07:30-09:09

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

19:00-22:20

Nonstop2h 20m

£148

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 22/4

16:40-18:39

Nonstop2h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

05:15-14:40

1 stop8h 25m

£170

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 14/4

08:30-23:55

2 stops16h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

11:55-21:50

2 stops8h 55m

£172

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 1/4

06:30-12:50

1 stop7h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

11:55-23:25

2 stops10h 30m

£209

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 30/5

06:00-15:30

2 stops10h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

11:55-23:25

2 stops10h 30m

£213

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 31/7

19:00-20:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

20:20-23:44

Nonstop2h 24m

£216

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 11/4

06:00-15:30

2 stops10h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

07:00-22:15

2 stops14h 15m

£232

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Best time to book a flight from LaGuardia to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from LaGuardia to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago (average of £64). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGA to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from LaGuardia to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from LaGuardia to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from LaGuardia to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

The most flights from LGA to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (80 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

How often are flights from New York to Chicago delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between New York and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 160 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for New York to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on New York to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    Departing from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago will take you 2h 39m. New York LaGuardia Airport and Chicago are separated by a distance of 731 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines (£85), offers the cheapest pricing from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 55% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago on time: Royal Jordanian (93%), Air France (90%), WestJet (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay £140 for a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is £19 while the most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at £234.

  • Can I find deals for flights from LaGuardia to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on LaGuardia to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from LaGuardia to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from LaGuardia to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from LaGuardia to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from LaGuardia to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago (average of £64). Flying from New York LaGuardia Airport to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £116). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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