Travelling from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is one hour behind New York.
Each week, there are 560 LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, select the 06:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 21:15 with United Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your LGA to ORD flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport. When you're ready to start your Chicago vacation, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of United States:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is American Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering LGA to ORD flights. An impressive 82.98% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LGA and ORD:
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
C$69 is currently the lowest price for a one-way LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$154. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LGA to ORD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from LGA to ORD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You'll find LGA at Hangar 7 Centre.
LaGuardia Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LGA land at their destination as scheduled 80.0% of the time.
LaGuardia Airport is about 18 kilometres from central New York. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near LGA. Whether you've booked an early flight from LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Book a hotel near ORD if you're catching a late LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own speed with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and find adventure across Chicago and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from LaGuardia Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGA to ORD sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've seen Chicago, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 451 kilometres south-east to Columbus to check off its must-visit sights. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Ohio Statehouse and German Village, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are highlights.
