Live signal for JFK to ORD · Updated September 9, 2026
Flights from JFK to Chicago
A current purchasable fare is not published for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD). Dated observations describe historical checks, not a ticket available to buy now.
What have fares historically cost? — JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) (round-trip) ranged from $135 to $492 across 301 accepted price checks from 2026-06-14 through 2026-09-09, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now. The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) was observed on 2026-09-09, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-09-09 through 2026-09-09; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
Observed prices by departure day — JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)
For JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $271.5 (50 checks); Tuesday $221.5 (38 checks); Wednesday $226.5 (38 checks); Thursday $268 (36 checks); Friday $291 (43 checks); Saturday $243 (43 checks); Sunday $330 (53 checks), from 301 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-14 through 2026-09-09; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
Observed prices by departure month — JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)
For JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-07 $261 (40 checks); 2026-08 $246.5 (132 checks); 2026-09 $267 (105 checks); 2026-10 $336 (24 checks), from 301 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-14 through 2026-09-09; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
How reliable were these flights? — JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)
Across 1323 JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 74.2% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation. Across 1323 JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 4.5% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable? — JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)
For JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD), Thursday and Tuesday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1323 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation. For JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD), Monday and Sunday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1323 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
On-time performance put American Airlines at 76% and JetBlue Airways at 68.4%, across 1,323 flights in 8 months of U.S. Department of Transportation reporting from September 2025 through April 2026.
Frontier Airlines, which served this route during part of U.S. Department of Transportation reporting from September 2025 through April 2026, posted 61.2% on-time departures.
Traveler questions — JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)
What prices were observed for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)?
Historical prices in USD for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) (round-trip) ranged from $135 to $492 across 301 accepted price checks from 2026-06-14 through 2026-09-09, inclusive; source: SERPRadio verified price observations; these are historical observations, not fares available to buy now.
When was the latest verified price check for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)?
The latest accepted price check for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) was observed on 2026-09-09, based on 1 accepted observation from 2026-09-09 through 2026-09-09; source: SERPRadio verified price observations.
How did observed prices differ by departure day for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)?
For JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure weekday were Monday $271.5 (50 checks); Tuesday $221.5 (38 checks); Wednesday $226.5 (38 checks); Thursday $268 (36 checks); Friday $291 (43 checks); Saturday $243 (43 checks); Sunday $330 (53 checks), from 301 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-14 through 2026-09-09; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Comparisons describe only qualifying captured departure-day cells, not a recommendation for all flights.
How did observed prices differ by departure month for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)?
For JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD), historical round-trip USD median prices by departure month were 2026-07 $261 (40 checks); 2026-08 $246.5 (132 checks); 2026-09 $267 (105 checks); 2026-10 $336 (24 checks), from 301 accepted price checks observed from 2026-06-14 through 2026-09-09; source: SERPRadio verified price observations. Named-month comparisons do not establish annual seasonality.
What operational reliability is supported for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)?
Across 1323 JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 74.2% of departures were on time; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were most reliable for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)?
For JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD), Thursday and Tuesday were the most reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1323 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
Which departure days were least reliable for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)?
For JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD), Monday and Sunday were the least reliable departure days among the qualifying weekday groups across 1323 flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
What cancellation rate was observed for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)?
Across 1323 JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) flights reported from 2025-09-01 through 2026-04-30, 4.5% were canceled; source: U.S. Department of Transportation.
What is not claimed — JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)
Some guidance for JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD) is not available because its evidence dates or support have not been verified.
Sources and methodology — JFK (JFK) to Chicago (ORD)
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-14–2026-09-09; 301 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-09-09–2026-09-09; 1 price checks.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1323 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1323 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1323 flights.
- U.S. Department of Transportation; 2025-09-01–2026-04-30; 1323 flights.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-14–2026-09-09; 301 price checks.
- SERPRadio verified price observations; 2026-06-14–2026-09-09; 301 price checks.
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