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$74+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Newark to Chicago are usually found in September or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 December 23, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$134
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$74
(United Airlines)

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Average price

$285
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This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Thu 12/265:35 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/71:24 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/22$190
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:10 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/49:46 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/319:57 amEWR - ORD
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/46:45 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$259
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/286:00 amEWR - ORD
1 stop4h 09mDelta
Sat 1/47:00 amORD - EWR
1 stop4h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/21$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:00 amEWR - MDW
1 stop3h 50mDelta
Sat 1/115:05 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/22$291
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Sat 12/285:10 amEWR - ORD
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/47:25 amORD - EWR
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$394
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 12/257:15 pmEWR - RFD
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/212:40 pmRFD - EWR
2 stops21h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$877

Find flights from Newark to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 1/11

7:59 am-9:34 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/13

6:06 pm-8:04 am

1 stop12h 58m

$134

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Tue 1/21

10:00 pm-7:06 pm

1 stop22h 06m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/28

5:31 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop26h 39m

$139

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 1/20

7:59 am-9:34 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/27

8:38 am-9:10 pm

1 stop11h 32m

$139

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 2/11

7:00 am-8:46 am

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/18

2:50 pm-5:58 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$141

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 1/21

1:07 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/24

11:51 am-3:09 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$143

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Wed 1/29

6:00 am-11:59 am

1 stop6h 59m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/1

5:05 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$158

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 1/19

6:00 am-9:16 am

1 stop4h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/21

4:58 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$162

NewarkChicago

EWR - RFD

EWRRFD

Newark

Thu 1/30

9:05 pm-9:52 am

1 stop13h 47m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 3/2

9:39 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops24h 05m

$310

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Mon 1/6

2:26 pm-8:49 am

2 stops19h 23m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/9

9:21 am-4:54 pm

3 stops30h 33m

$441

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 1/26

7:50 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$74

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Chicago in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Newark Airport-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Newark to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Newark to Chicago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 20, 2024.

Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 December 23, 2024.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Newark Airport to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Chicago. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 23, 2024.

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 December 23, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,022 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

Allegiant Air
7.4
Good
822 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Things were good, crew was good. It was just the flight itself was very rough. Lots of turbulence, probably one of the shakiest flights I've been on. Kids throwing up, kids crying everywhere because of it.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $134, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $74. Frontier flights start at $75 while deals on Spirit Airlines start at $77 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    The most popular route from Newark Airport to Chicago is Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Newark - Chicago Midway or Newark - Chicago Greater Rockford.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Newark Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (95%), Qatar Airways (88%), Republic Airways( 83%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Chicago? While on average our users pay $965, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $73. The most popular route (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $78.

  • 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 vacation 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $317). 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 4 airlines flying from Newark to Chicago

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$140Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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