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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Chicago from $117

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$211

One-way from

$117

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$438
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 8/1-8/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 19/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 38m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Tue 31/1220:10EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/118:20ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$368
Sat 28/1206:00EWR - ORD
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Wed 8/116:58ORD - EWR
1 stop5h 11mDelta
Deal found 17/12$478
Wed 25/1208:00EWR - ORD
1 stop5h 12mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/107:00ORD - EWR
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/12$660
Mon 23/1210:03EWR - ORD
1 stop24h 00mSun Country Air
Tue 31/1218:35ORD - EWR
1 stop15h 22mSun Country Air
Deal found 18/12$810

Find flights from Newark to Chicago within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Newark to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 8/1

05:00-11:04

1 stop7h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/1

13:24-16:40

Nonstop2h 16m

$211

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 15/1

15:25-17:01

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/1

09:10-12:28

Nonstop2h 18m

$227

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 21/1

13:00-18:25

1 stop6h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/1

05:45-12:15

1 stop5h 30m

$251

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 22/1

07:00-08:46

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/1

18:20-21:32

Nonstop2h 12m

$319

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 29/1

17:30-13:07

2 stops20h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

07:45-17:29

1 stop32h 44m

$635

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 19/1

11:32-13:10

Nonstop2h 38m

$117

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 12/1

06:00-09:16

1 stop4h 16m

$130

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 16/6

11:41-19:11

1 stop8h 30m

$227

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 28/1

17:30-13:07

2 stops20h 37m

$321

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 11/1

07:00-08:46

Nonstop2h 46m

$333

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Travel insights for flights from Newark to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Newark to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Newark to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago, you should look to book at least 77 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EWR to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

When flying from Newark Airport to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark to Chicago. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New York to Chicago, such as Delta, United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
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Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
399 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $211, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 50% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $117. Users have also found prices from $130 and $227 on Delta and Sun Country Air, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Newark Airport to Chicago on time: Japan Airlines (95%), Qatar Airways (88%), Republic Airways (83%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,367 for a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $298 while the most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $305.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Newark to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Newark to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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