New York (LGA) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 731
miles
1,177
kilometers
636
nautical miles

🕐 1h 54m
Flight Time
🧭 W (281°)
Direction
🌍 -1h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
731 1,170
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
731 1,170
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
731 1,097
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
731 1,097
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
731 1,462
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
731 1,097
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between New York and Chicago earns you 1,462 base miles - that's 6% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The LGA to ORD route connects New York, United States with Chicago, United States. This medium-haul flight covers 731 miles and typically uses narrow-body aircraft like Boeing 737 or Airbus A320.

This is a domestic flight within United States. The flight follows a W bearing of 281° from New York. There is a 1 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from La Guardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 731 miles (1,177 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from LGA to ORD typically take around 1h 54m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 731 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.