Originally Posted by
MSPeconomist
At the moment, it's better to avoid ORD due to construction, especially if movement between domestic (T1/2/3) and international (T5) terminals will be required. Given the lack of service through JFK (have you looked at LGA possibilities if the JFK-CMH flight is missed and BTW is it a small aircraft?), I'd be inclined to pick PHL.
I've gone for JFK. The connection time is 2h 40m, which seems fine, and there are several later flights from LGA in case I do miss it.
Yes, JFK-CMH is on an Embraer 175. Is that an issue?