Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Chicago from $204

EWR — CHI
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Newark to Chicago

Fri 11/1216:55 -
Nonstop2h 46m
Wed 16/1207:00 -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 4/11$432
Fri 25/1218:59 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Tue 29/1205:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 4/11$440
Thu 24/1220:30 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Thu 31/1206:00 -
Nonstop2h 11m
Deal found 5/11$447
Thu 3/1213:46 -
Nonstop2h 43m
Sun 6/1207:00 -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 4/11$454
Fri 11/1213:46 -
Nonstop2h 43m
Sun 13/1207:00 -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 4/11$461
Tue 8/1211:15 -
Nonstop2h 47m
Tue 15/1210:57 -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 6/11$464
Thu 24/1220:30 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Sun 3/105:00 -
Nonstop2h 15m
Deal found 4/11$476
Wed 16/1207:00 -
Nonstop2h 48m
Thu 17/1206:00 -
Nonstop2h 11m
Deal found 9/11$477
Fri 11/1206:00 -
1 stop16h 29m
Sun 13/1222:29 -
1 stop11h 19m
Deal found 6/11$480
Fri 11/1216:55 -
Nonstop2h 46m
Mon 14/1210:57 -
Nonstop2h 18m
Deal found 9/11$491
Fri 27/1112:07 -
Nonstop2h 46m
Wed 2/1207:00 -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 4/11$492
Tue 29/1206:00 -
1 stop4h 49m
Tue 5/107:00 -
1 stop4h 10m
Deal found 9/11$493

Find flight deals from Newark to Chicago

Round-trip from

$432

One-way from

$204

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$451
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 11/12-16/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 07m total
  • Newark to Chicago
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 21/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 47m total
  • Newark to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($121 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 5/1

06:00-07:51

Nonstop2h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 7/12

08:00-09:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$217

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 16/12

09:40-13:56

1 stop5h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$231

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 5/1

09:42-12:56

1 stop4h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$231

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 13/1

12:25-14:15

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$233

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 13/12

07:00-08:49

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$246

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 13/4

14:30-21:10

1 stop7h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 9/3

17:00-20:37

1 stop4h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$261

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 11/12

13:35-19:09

1 stop6h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$261
Fastest return journey

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 1/5

07:00-08:30

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$316

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago (average of $306). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $600). 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?

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 93% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Chicago

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Saturday (62 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Newark Airport to Chicago flights typically cost between $333 and $595 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $432 on United Airlines (11 Dec–16 Dec).

How often are flights from Newark to Chicago delayed?

About 14% 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 at night 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago, you should look to book at least 83 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Newark Airport to Chicago will take you 2h 47m. 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 (84%), American Airlines (83%), Air Canada (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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago (average of $306). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in October is currently the most expensive (average of $600). 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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