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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Chicago from $83

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 4 December 2025.

Wed 31/1206:55EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/109:34ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/12$175
Thu 11/1214:25EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/121:10ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$217
Thu 11/1207:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1206:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$226
Wed 31/1218:09EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/113:00ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$231
Sat 13/1214:25EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/106:05ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$240
Sun 14/1206:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 17/1218:05ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/12$246
Mon 29/1206:55EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Thu 1/109:34ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$250
Sun 14/1207:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 16/1217:25ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/12$258
Sun 14/1207:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 15/1215:35ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$273
Sun 14/1207:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines
Sun 14/1218:05ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12$276

Find 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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$167

One-way from

$83

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$340

Good round-trip deal

$2,115 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/1-24/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 11/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 37m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($73 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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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 5/2

07:55-19:38

1 stop12h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

16:38-19:46

Nonstop2h 08m

$173

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 14/2

18:00-19:48

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

21:23-00:28

Nonstop2h 05m

$234

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 29/12

06:55-08:31

Nonstop2h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

09:34-12:50

Nonstop2h 16m

$250

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 11/2

11:30-13:15

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/2

06:00-09:07

Nonstop2h 07m

$263

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 5/2

11:30-13:15

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

18:10-21:26

Nonstop2h 16m

$284

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 8/1

10:15-12:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

15:35-18:51

Nonstop2h 16m

$285

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 11/3

09:43-13:16

1 stop4h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

17:39-23:02

1 stop4h 23m

$291

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 11/2

09:47-13:13

1 stop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

17:59-23:55

1 stop4h 56m

$302

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 30/12

06:00-07:53

Nonstop2h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/1

16:15-19:29

Nonstop2h 14m

$322

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 4/1

11:05-19:02

1 stop8h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

16:38-19:46

Nonstop2h 08m

$325

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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 28 November 2025.

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 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 $90). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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 4 December 2025.

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 4 December 2025.

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 155 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?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 9% 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 45m. The distance from Newark Airport to Chicago is about 1152 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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: Qatar Airways (86%), Japan Airlines (82%), British Airways (81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,116 for a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $1,997 while the most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $109.

  • 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 $90). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $241). 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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