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$37+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Chicago are usually found in January or February, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 April 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$84
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$37
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$280

Good round-trip deal

$223 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Newark-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Newark-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Newark to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Newark to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago (CHI).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Newark to Chicago (CHI).

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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 April 16, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 5/135:55 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/149:08 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/16$84
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 8/128:00 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/167:47 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$159
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 5/287:59 amEWR - MDW
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Tue 6/39:16 amMDW - EWR
1 stop5h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/16$168
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/246:30 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop5h 47mDelta
Sat 5/3111:03 amORD - EWR
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/16$168
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 4/2210:00 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop11h 06mFrontier
Wed 4/309:28 amORD - EWR
1 stop10h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$178
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 4/2910:00 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/67:47 pmORD - EWR
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$187
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/510:00 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop11h 19mFrontier
Sat 5/1710:48 amMDW - EWR
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/285:25 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/81:19 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$205
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 6/69:55 amEWR - MDW
1 stop5h 08mAllegiant Air
Mon 6/98:36 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop11h 29mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/16$214
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Thu 5/295:30 amEWR - RFD
1 stop10h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/14:16 pmRFD - EWR
1 stop17h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 6/146:59 amEWR - MDW
3 stops28h 56mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/168:36 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop11h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$358

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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 April 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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Newark

Fly to

Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 5/13

5:55 am-7:27 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

9:08 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$84

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 8/12

8:00 am-9:39 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/16

7:47 pm-11:11 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$159

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Wed 5/28

7:59 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 54m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/3

9:16 am-3:59 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$168

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 5/24

6:30 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop5h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/31

11:03 am-5:30 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$168

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 4/29

10:00 pm-8:06 am

1 stop11h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

7:47 am-3:14 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$187

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Mon 5/5

10:00 pm-8:19 am

1 stop11h 19m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/17

10:48 am-9:06 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$191

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Fri 6/6

9:55 am-2:03 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/9

8:36 pm-9:05 am

1 stop11h 29m

$214

NewarkChicago

EWR - RFD

EWRRFD

Newark

Thu 5/29

5:30 am-3:24 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Chicago Greater Rockford

Sun 6/1

4:16 pm-11:04 am

1 stop17h 48m

$219

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 4/29

10:51 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:11 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

$220

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Sat 6/14

6:59 am-10:55 am

3 stops28h 56m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/16

8:36 pm-9:05 am

1 stop11h 29m

$358

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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.

The best insider tips for Newark Airport to Chicago flights

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EWR

Security wait times at EWR vary greatly. Check live updates and arrive at least two hours early to avoid delays.

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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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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 round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 87 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 $321). 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 April 16, 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 afternoon 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 April 16, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Tuesday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 April 16, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, United Airlines and Allegiant Air. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

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 $84, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. Spirit Airlines is 66% 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 $37. Delta flights start at $79 while deals on American Airlines start at $89 one-way.

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

  • 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: Spirit Airlines (91%), Republic Airways (90%), Japan Airlines( 87%).

  • 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 $679, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $49. The most popular route (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $82.

  • 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 $321). 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 April 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$66Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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