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New York to Chicago: flight time and arrival time
Now in New York
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Now in Chicago
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Nonstop flight: about 2h 15m · 738 miles · Chicago is 1 hour behind New York
What time will you land?
If you take off from New York at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Chicago, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes:
| Leave New York | Arrive Chicago |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 7:15 AM |
| 9 AM | 10:15 AM |
| 12 PM | 1:15 PM |
| 3 PM | 4:15 PM |
| 6 PM | 7:15 PM |
| 9 PM | 10:15 PM |
| 11:30 PM | 12:45 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
With only 1 hour of time difference, jet lag on this route is usually mild. Mostly it's the flight itself that tires you out.
Questions
How long is the flight from New York to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from New York to Chicago takes about 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers roughly 738 miles (1,187 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave New York at 6 PM, what time will I land in Chicago?
On a nonstop flight of about 2 hours 15 minutes, leaving New York at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Chicago at about 7:15 PM local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between New York and Chicago?
Chicago is currently 1 hour behind New York.