On this page, you can book flights from Manhattan to Chicago. The distance between the cities is 814 km, with a flight frequency of about 3 flights per week. Before your trip, check out how to get to the departure airport and how to reach your destination upon arrival.
Flights on this route are operated by AA. Ticket prices change regularly, so we recommend using the price chart and low-fare calendar below to find the best deals.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Manhattan — Chicago by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $244 in y, and the most expensive are around $518 in n. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Manhattan → Chicago, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | $322 | low | May | $367 | medium | Sep | $328 | low |
| Feb | $315 | low | Jun | $412 | high | Oct | $322 | low |
| Mar | $347 | medium | Jul | $425 | high | Nov | $405 | high |
| Apr | $341 | medium | Aug | $379 | medium | Dec | $418 | high |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
When planning your flight to Chicago, consider the climate: the warmest month is July, with average temperatures reaching 26.5°C. The coldest weather and peak precipitation occur in January and May, respectively.
The lowest airfare is recorded for July 2026, starting $245. The peak pricing period is March 2027, when tickets cost $519.
For a comfortable trip at a balanced price, consider visiting in September. The weather remains pleasant during this time, and flight costs are significantly lower than the springtime peaks.
Regular air service between the cities is provided by one main airline — AA (American Airlines). There are about 3 flights per week on this route, connecting Manhattan with a major Illinois transportation hub. Direct flights allow you to cover the distance of 814 km in the shortest possible time. A detailed schedule by day of the week and departure times can be found in the interactive list below.
Flights Manhattan — Chicago depart from Manhattan Municipal Airport and arrive at O'Hare International Airport, Chicago Midway International Airport, Midway International Airport and Chicago Rockford International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
With a distance of about 814 km, the estimated travel time on a direct flight is 1 hour and 20 minutes, excluding takeoff and landing time.
The main carrier operating regular flights from Manhattan to Chicago is AA.
Flights from Manhattan arrive at one of Chicago's international airports. Information about terminals and how to get to the city center can be found in the help section.
Ticket prices are constantly changing. The best deal at the moment starts from 19,056 ₽. We recommend checking current data via the low-fare calendar on this page.
It is optimal to buy tickets 1.5–2 months before departure. Since the flight frequency is low, seats for popular dates sell out quickly.
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