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$42+ 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 3/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
mar. 2 — mar. 91
dom. 3/2
dom. 3/9
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Newark to Chicago are usually found in January or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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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 febrero 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$89
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$42
(eDestinos)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$235

Good round-trip deal

$195 or less

Good one-way deal

$109 or less
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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 febrero 25, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/215:50 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
jue. 4/35:22 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/25$90
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
jue. 3/69:00 amEWR - ORD
2 stops28h 16mMultiple Airlines
mar. 3/115:22 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
mié. 4/239:35 amEWR - MDW
1 stop4h 00mDelta
mar. 4/295:59 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/25$173
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
sáb. 4/57:10 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mAmerican Airlines
lun. 4/73:45 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/25$175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
mié. 3/56:25 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop6h 24mDelta
mié. 4/26:15 pmORD - EWR
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Deal found 2/25$210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
mié. 4/161:05 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
dom. 4/206:00 amORD - EWR
1 stop4h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/25$212
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
lun. 4/710:00 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop12h 11mFrontier
jue. 5/18:30 amMDW - EWR
1 stop11h 36mFrontier
Deal found 2/25$244
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
jue. 7/109:55 amEWR - MDW
1 stop24h 46mAllegiant Air
lun. 7/1410:31 amMDW - EWR
1 stop21h 34mAllegiant Air
Deal found 2/25$270
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
mar. 3/116:30 amEWR - RFD
2 stops36h 54mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 3/159:31 pmRFD - EWR
3 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$523
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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.
jue. 5/1512:55 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop20h 57mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/199:42 amMDW - EWR
3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$561

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 febrero 25, 2025.

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Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

vie. 3/21

5:50 am-7:34 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 4/3

5:22 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$90

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

jue. 3/6

9:00 am-12:16 pm

2 stops28h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/11

5:22 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$148

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

mié. 4/23

9:35 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/29

5:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$173

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

sáb. 4/5

7:10 am-8:58 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 4/7

3:45 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$175

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

mié. 3/5

6:25 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/2

6:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop3h 45m

$210

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

mié. 4/16

1:05 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/20

6:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop4h 17m

$212

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

lun. 4/7

10:00 pm-9:11 am

1 stop12h 11m

Chicago Midway

jue. 5/1

8:30 am-9:06 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$244

NewarkChicago

EWR - RFD

EWRRFD

Newark

mar. 3/11

6:30 am-6:24 pm

2 stops36h 54m

Chicago Greater Rockford

sáb. 3/15

9:31 pm-6:50 am

3 stops32h 19m

$523

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

jue. 5/15

12:55 pm-8:52 am

1 stop20h 57m

Chicago Midway

lun. 5/19

9:42 am-6:12 pm

3 stops31h 30m

$561

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

jue. 3/13

6:00 am-7:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$42

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Compare providers for flights from Newark to Chicago

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 February.
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*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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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 February 14, 2025.

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 $322). 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 febrero 25, 2025.

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 31% 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. Sunday afternoons 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 febrero 25, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (56 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 febrero 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United 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
9,713 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,163 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,734 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Allegiant Air
7.3
Good
759 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,713 reviews

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 $89, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 65% 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 Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $42. American Airlines flights start at $74 while deals on Delta start at $84 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: Emirates (81%), ANA (80%), Republic Airways( 80%).

  • 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 $761, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $46. The most popular route (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $58.

  • 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 $322). 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 febrero 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$149Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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