New York trip from Chicago Midway (MDW): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night New York trip from Chicago Midway (MDW) runs about $2,172 to $2,972 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Delta non-stop | Hyatt Centric Times Square · 4★ | $500 | $1,240 | $880 | $352 | $2,972 |
| Best value | Southwest non-stop | Upper West Side hostel, private room · 2★ | $380 | $560 | $880 | $352 | $2,172 |
| Least cash | Southwest non-stop | Moxy NYC Times Square · 3★ | $380 | $960 | $880 | $352 | $2,572 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- The Met$60 for 2
- Peter Luger Steak HouseOrder: Porterhouse for two · $110 for 2 over your food budget
Day 2
- Museum of Modern Art$60 for 2
- Chelsea Market food hallOrder: Tacos at Los Tacos No. 1 · in your food budget
Day 3
- American Museum of Natural History$56 for 2
- Katz's DelicatessenOrder: Pastrami on rye · in your food budget
Day 4
- High Line and Chelsea Marketfree
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum$66 for 2
- Xi'an Famous FoodsOrder: Spicy cumin lamb hand-ripped noodles · in your food budget
Flights from Chicago Midway (MDW)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 2h 08m | $380 |
| American via Philadelphia | 1 stop | 4h 26m | $400 |
| JetBlue non-stop | non-stop | 2h 08m | $420 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 2h 08m | $470 |
| Delta non-stop | non-stop | 2h 08m | $500 |
Food: about $110 a person a day
Breakfast$18
Lunch$25
Dinner$55
Snacks and coffee$12
Restaurants worth the trip
- Katz's DelicatessenOrder: Pastrami on rye · about $30 a person
- Joe's PizzaOrder: A plain slice · about $8 a person
- Peter Luger Steak HouseOrder: Porterhouse for two · about $110 a person
- Xi'an Famous FoodsOrder: Spicy cumin lamb hand-ripped noodles · about $14 a person
- Chelsea Market food hallOrder: Tacos at Los Tacos No. 1 · about $22 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to New York from Chicago Midway (MDW)?
About $2,172 to $2,972 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to New York?
Southwest non-stop at about $380 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in New York?
About $110 a person a day at mid-range places, or $880 for 2 over 4 days.
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