Chicago to Brooklyn flights
Brooklyn lies 1,152 km (716 mi) east of Chicago, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 14 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chicago | Brooklyn | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | JFK, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 11201–11256 |
Clocks in Brooklyn are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 2 h 14 min journey lands 3 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chicago
Chicago is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,522 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD, 25 km), Gary/Chicago International Airport (GYY, 33 km), Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 71 km).
Arriving in Brooklyn
Brooklyn is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 14,511-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 16 km), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, 19 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 24 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 51 km), Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, 73 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 14 km (9 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 16 km (10 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 19 km (12 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 24 km (15 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 51 km (32 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
| Long Island MacArthur Airport (regional) | ISP | 73 km (45 mi) | 7,006 ft | 99 ft |
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Staying in Brooklyn
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Common questions
How far is Brooklyn from Chicago?
1,152 km (716 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Brooklyn by air?
About 2 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chicago and Brooklyn?
Brooklyn is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Brooklyn flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK); Brooklyn also has LGA, EWR, TEB, HPN, ISP.
Where can I stay in Brooklyn?
Our booking partner lists 357 places to stay in Brooklyn, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.