United Airlines flights from New York to Chicago
Weather by month: New York and Chicago
| Month | New York | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C · 30 mm | |
| February | 0°C · 79 mm | |
| March | 7°C · 162 mm | |
| April | 12°C · 73 mm | |
| May | 17°C · 201 mm | |
| June | 24°C · 75 mm | |
| July | 27°C · 111 mm | |
| August | 23°C · 24 mm | |
| September | 21°C · 120 mm | |
| October | 14°C · 110 mm | |
| November | 7°C · 50 mm | |
| December | 0°C · 80 mm |
Average temperature and total rainfall per month, last full year.
About United Airlines flights from New York to Chicago
United Airlines operates flights from New York to Chicago, departing from either Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) or LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The distance of 1,144 kilometers is typically covered in 183 minutes, though connections are common on this route. This corridor serves both business and leisure travelers between these major US cities.
Fares tend to be lowest in September. United's baggage policy requires that cabin bags not exceed 56x36x23 centimeters; checked baggage is not included in standard fares and costs extra for one piece up to 23 kilograms. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before flight time.
Airports on this route
| Departure | Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), LaGuardia Airport (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Arrival | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) |
| Flight time | 3 h 3 min (estimated) |
| Distance | 1144 km |
United Airlines cabin bag: 1 piece, 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in). Checked bag in Economy: not included in the basic fare (from 45 USD).
| Item | Allowance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin bag | 1 piece | 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in) |
| Personal item | included | small bag under the seat |
| Checked baggage - Economy | 1 piece · 23 kg (51 lb) | paid option, from 45 USD · max total dimensions 158 cm (62 in) |
| Extra bag | from 55 USD | cheaper when added online in advance |
Basic Economy allowance on most routes; premium fares and some destinations get more. Weights are shown in kilograms with pounds in brackets, sizes in centimetres with inches in brackets. Always confirm on the official website before travelling.
United Airlines online check-in opens 24 h before departure and closes 45 min before departure. Online check-in is free.
| Online check-in opens | 24 h before departure |
|---|---|
| Online check-in closes | 45 min before departure |
| Airport counters open | 3 h before departure |
| Airport counters close | 45 min before departure |
| Boarding gate closes | 45 min before departure |
| Check-in fee | online check-in is free |
| Boarding pass | mobile boarding pass, print at home, at the airport |
| Mobile app check-in | available |
| Self-service kiosks | available |
Times apply to most routes; long-haul, US and some airport-specific deadlines differ. Confirm on the official website before travelling.