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$39+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Chicago (CHI)

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 11/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
Nov 9 — Nov 161
Sat 11/9
Sat 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1612:14 pmPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 26mFrontier
Tue 12/177:45 amMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$68
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1310:19 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 28mFrontier
Mon 12/164:58 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$76
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/163:00 pmJFK - MDW
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Mon 11/187:42 amMDW - JFK
1 stop25h 18mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$103
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1612:29 pmLGA - ORD
1 stop21h 03mFrontier
Mon 11/186:00 pmORD - LGA
1 stop16h 39mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$103
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1610:59 pmLGA - MDW
1 stop13h 57mFrontier
Mon 11/186:05 amMDW - LGA
1 stop28h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$103
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2010:55 amLGA - ORD
1 stop10h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/254:29 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/2$105
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/73:00 pmJFK - ORD
1 stop18h 24mFrontier
Mon 12/166:07 pmORD - JFK
1 stop18h 52mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$107
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/129:04 amEWR - ORD
1 stop13h 04mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/131:09 pmORD - EWR
1 stop9h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$108
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/128:35 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/179:27 pmORD - LGA
1 stop13h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$114
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1110:26 amPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 26mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/131:09 pmORD - PHL
1 stop7h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$115
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1610:11 amTTN - ORD
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Tue 12/1711:24 amORD - TTN
1 stop11h 15mFrontier
Deal found 11/3$128
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/71:41 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/75:09 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/4$132

Find flights from New Jersey to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.

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PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Mon 11/18

10:26 am-11:52 am

Nonstop2h 26m

$39

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 11/12

12:08 pm-1:44 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$41

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 2/5

5:10 pm-6:41 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$69

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Wed 2/5

6:20 pm-7:35 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$69

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Sat 11/23

1:25 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$72

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 1/31

7:00 am-8:46 am

Nonstop2h 46m

$73

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/21

7:12 am-9:01 am

Nonstop2h 49m

$74

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/6

8:59 pm-10:44 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$74

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Thu 11/14

10:00 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$39

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 12/4

9:55 am-7:07 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$52

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from New Jersey to Chicago

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from New Jersey to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 NJ to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey 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 November 4, 2024.

When flying from New Jersey 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 New Jersey to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey 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 November 4, 2024.

The most flights from USNJ to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 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 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 November 4, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with JetBlue, Delta and American Airlines from New Jersey to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,829 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,423 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Air Transat
7.8
Good
387 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Porter Airlines
7.7
Good
293 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,089 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

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

  • Can I find flights from New Jersey to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New Jersey to Chicago for under $100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $67, but on average you can expect to pay $120.

  • Are there nonstop flights from New Jersey to Chicago for under $100 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 16 direct flights from New Jersey to Chicago under $100. A good price for a nonstop flight from New Jersey to Chicago is less than $136.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New Jersey to Chicago for under $100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from New Jersey to Chicago within the next 7 days for less than $100.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from New Jersey to Chicago?

    Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from New Jersey to Chicago on average per day?

    26 flight departures from New Jersey to Chicago per day on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 62% of flight departures
    Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 23% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 15% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Jersey to Chicago in 2h 20m. Fly via Frontier, Spirit Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. New Jersey and Chicago are separated by a distance of 721 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Jersey to Chicago are Frontier ($39), Spirit Airlines ($41), and United Airlines ($69).

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to Chicago?

    When deciding which route to take from New Jersey to Chicago consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Jersey 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 New Jersey to Chicago on time: Envoy Air (100%), Sun Country Air (100%), Qatar Airways (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to Chicago is $57. On average you can expect to pay $538. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $138.

  • What does EWR to ORD mean?

    EWR and ORD are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. EWR to ORD refers to a flight route from Newark Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to Chicago that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New Jersey to Chicago flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New Jersey to Chicago with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New Jersey to Chicago flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Jersey to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Jersey to Chicago that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New Jersey to Chicago offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New Jersey to Chicago?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New Jersey to Chicago flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New Jersey to Chicago flight deals updated?

    The New Jersey to Chicago flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago (average of $232). Flying from New Jersey to Chicago in June is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from New Jersey to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated November 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$42Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$140Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$165Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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