Flights New York → Chicago — September 16, 2026

One way · Economy · 1 adult · price per person

The cheapest itinerary observed for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 on the New York–Chicago route: 1 stop itinerary (2 flights) via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), from Newark Liberty (EWR) to Chicago Midway (MDW), first flight Frontier Airlines F94601, departs 11:35 AM, arrives 5:51 PM, total travel time 7h 16m including layovers, flight time 4h 31m (layovers excluded), $126 per person. Fare as listed by Aviasales: carry-on bag not included (personal item only), checked bag not included, changes not allowed, non-refundable. Price found in an Aviasales search on September 6, 2026 and read by AirSource on September 10, 2026, 19:00 UTC: it is not guaranteed and is confirmed on Aviasales at booking time. The cheapest direct flight observed: Southwest Airlines WN487, from New York LaGuardia (LGA) to Chicago Midway (MDW), departs 10:55 AM, arrives 12:15 PM, direct, 2h 20m, $142 per person. Fare as listed by Aviasales: carry-on bag not included (personal item only), checked bag not included, changes not allowed, non-refundable.