Cheap flights New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Chicago (ORD)
New York LaGuardia to Chicago is a 863-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | LGA → ORD | $244 | $102 | $346 |
| Cheapest combo | EWR → ORD | $226 | $117 | $343 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$3. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near New York LaGuardia
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to ORD | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LGA — New York | 0 mi / 0m | $88 | $244 | $332 |
| JFK — New York | 12.6 mi / 17m | $92 | $245 | $337 |
| EWR — Newark | 19.7 mi / 26m | $103 | $226 | $329 |
Arrival airports near Chicago
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from LGA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD — Chicago | 0.6 mi / 1m | $14 | $244 | $258 |
| MDW — Chicago | 17.8 mi / 24m | $47 | $241 | $289 |
| RFD — Rockford | 74.5 mi / 1h 11m | $169 | $268 | $437 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 863 miles, 14h 22m, and an estimated $152 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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