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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Chicago from $140

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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 21 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$275

One-way from

$140

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$444
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/9-25/9
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 30/8
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 41m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 21 August 2025.

Thu 18/907:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/921:23ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/8$275
Sat 30/816:59EWR - ORD
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Fri 5/909:10ORD - EWR
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Deal found 19/8$276
Thu 11/906:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/906:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/8$278
Thu 25/914:00EWR - ORD
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Sun 28/918:44ORD - EWR
1 stop13h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 18/8$280
Sat 30/816:59EWR - ORD
1 stop4h 24mDelta
Thu 4/907:15ORD - EWR
1 stop3h 48mDelta
Deal found 19/8$284
Tue 2/916:49EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/906:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/8$290
Tue 26/805:55EWR - ORD
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Wed 27/814:40ORD - EWR
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Deal found 20/8$292
Sat 1/1117:15EWR - ORD
1 stop4h 08mDelta
Tue 4/1105:20ORD - EWR
1 stop4h 40mDelta
Deal found 19/8$294
Wed 10/921:44EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/906:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/8$297
Thu 4/907:59EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Thu 4/913:10ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/8$298
Fri 5/921:44EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/906:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/8$300
Mon 8/921:44EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/916:50ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/8$301

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 14/11

21:59-23:34

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/11

07:15-10:25

Nonstop2h 10m

$275

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 3/9

21:44-23:25

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/9

06:00-09:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$275

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 5/9

20:15-21:56

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/9

07:10-10:28

Nonstop2h 18m

$275

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 1/11

14:45-16:24

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/11

07:15-10:25

Nonstop2h 10m

$275

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 18/9

07:00-08:38

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/9

21:23-00:45

Nonstop2h 22m

$275

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 12/9

21:44-23:25

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/11

07:15-10:25

Nonstop2h 10m

$275

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 18/9

07:00-08:38

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/9

21:08-00:30

Nonstop2h 22m

$275

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 20/9

06:00-07:38

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

06:00-09:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$278

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 11/9

06:00-07:38

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/9

06:00-09:15

Nonstop2h 15m

$278

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 2/10

14:00-21:58

1 stop8h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

05:05-18:59

1 stop12h 54m

$280

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Chicago

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 8 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago, you should look to book at least 27 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 21 August 2025.

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 21 August 2025.

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

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.

  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    Departing from Newark Airport to Chicago will take you 2h 35m. The distance from Newark Airport to Chicago is about 1152 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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: Spirit Airlines (91%), Japan Airlines (87%), ANA (77%).

  • 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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