Chicago to Staten Island flights
Staten Island lies 1,138 km (707 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 13 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.
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| Chicago | Staten Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 2.7 million | 468,730 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Nearest large airport | MDW, 11 km out | EWR, 14 km out |
| Postal codes | 60601–60701 | 10301–10314 |
Clocks in Staten Island are 1 h ahead of Chicago right now, so a 2 h 13 min journey lands 3 h 13 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 Staten Island
Staten Island is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 11,000-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, 32 km), LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 33 km), Teterboro Airport (TEB, 33 km), Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN, 65 km), Westchester County Airport (HPN, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Liberty International Airport | EWR | 14 km (9 mi) | 11,000 ft | 18 ft |
| John F. Kennedy International Airport | JFK | 32 km (20 mi) | 14,511 ft | 13 ft |
| LaGuardia Airport | LGA | 33 km (21 mi) | 7,002 ft | 21 ft |
| Teterboro Airport (regional) | TEB | 33 km (21 mi) | 6,997 ft | 9 ft |
| Trenton Mercer Airport (regional) | TTN | 65 km (40 mi) | 6,006 ft | 213 ft |
| Westchester County Airport (regional) | HPN | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,549 ft | 439 ft |
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Staying in Staten Island
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,975 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Staten Island from Chicago?
1,138 km (707 mi) in a straight line, east of Chicago.
How long does it take to get from Chicago to Staten Island by air?
About 2 h 13 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 Staten Island?
Staten Island is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/New_York against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Chicago to Staten Island flights?
Typically Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Staten Island also has JFK, LGA, TEB, TTN, HPN.
Where can I stay in Staten Island?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Staten Island, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.