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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Chicago from $88

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
18 Feb — 25 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$129

One-way from

$88

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$272
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 17/2-24/2
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 44m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 25/4
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 38m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($15 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 19 January 2026.

Tue 17/223:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 24/218:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/1$129
Fri 6/221:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 8/216:38
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 16/1$147
Wed 4/323:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 11/318:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1$148
Tue 3/323:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/318:02
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$169
Tue 7/422:39
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 11/418:16
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1$173
Wed 4/305:59
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop11h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/318:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$179
Mon 16/223:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 23/218:51
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1$187
Tue 3/305:59
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop11h 53m
Frontier
Wed 4/311:51
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop12h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 19/1$193
Wed 8/710:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 12/706:00
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 17/1$194
Thu 29/121:05
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 1/216:38
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/1$197
Thu 26/207:45
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 51m
United Airlines
Sun 1/306:00
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1$205
Thu 26/322:39
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 28m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 30/318:16
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 18/1$212

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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 17/2

23:05-00:40

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

18:51-22:00

Nonstop2h 09m

$129

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 18/2

09:50-11:38

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

12:45-15:59

Nonstop2h 14m

$230

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 20/2

19:45-21:34

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

06:00-09:07

Nonstop2h 07m

$250

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 27/2

14:30-18:49

1 stop5h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/3

17:37-23:06

1 stop4h 29m

$265

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 1/3

06:00-11:45

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/3

17:37-23:06

1 stop4h 29m

$265

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 31/1

15:10-16:56

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

09:02-12:18

Nonstop2h 16m

$265

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 1/3

06:00-11:45

1 stop6h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

11:18-17:55

1 stop5h 37m

$265

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 2/2

16:29-18:15

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

14:27-17:43

Nonstop2h 16m

$265

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 17/3

17:00-20:17

1 stop4h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/3

17:40-23:02

1 stop4h 22m

$265

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 2/2

15:10-16:56

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

13:00-16:16

Nonstop2h 16m

$265

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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 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago, you should look to book at least 74 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 month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago (average of $72). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $238). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 January 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Newark Airport to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 92% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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 January 2026.

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

How often are flights from Newark to Chicago delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Newark and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to Chicago flights?

Over the past year, Spirit Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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: Japan Airlines (82%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (79%), Qatar Airways (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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago (average of $72). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $238). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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