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$52+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Illinois

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — ORD
abr. 6 — abr. 131
dom. 4/6
dom. 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$103
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$52
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$206

Good round-trip deal

$218 or less

Good one-way deal

$113 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 1, 2025.

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sáb. 5/105:39 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop7h 26mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/139:08 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$103
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
lun. 4/284:38 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
vie. 5/25:55 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/31$121
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/211:20 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 44mJetBlue
lun. 5/266:15 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 3/31$136
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
dom. 5/258:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 51mDelta
mié. 5/286:18 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/31$137
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
dom. 5/252:45 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 43mDelta
mié. 5/2810:30 amORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/1$137
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mar. 4/224:38 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
vie. 4/2511:41 amORD - LGA
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$139
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sáb. 4/198:59 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop3h 06mAmerican Airlines
mar. 4/225:10 pmORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$143
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dom. 4/206:10 amLGA - MDW
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
jue. 4/247:50 pmMDW - LGA
Nonstop2h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$143
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vie. 5/27:29 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 41mUnited Airlines
lun. 5/55:00 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$149
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
lun. 5/265:55 amLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
jue. 5/296:37 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$159
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
vie. 5/25:53 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/712:41 pmORD - PHL
1 stop9h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$167
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vie. 5/236:39 pmPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 16mFrontier
lun. 5/268:55 pmMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$167

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to Illinois 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 abril 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

New Jersey

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

sáb. 5/10

5:39 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/13

9:08 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$103

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

lun. 4/28

4:38 pm-6:17 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 5/2

5:55 am-9:00 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$121

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

mié. 5/21

1:20 pm-3:04 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/26

6:15 am-9:30 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$136

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

dom. 5/25

8:00 am-9:51 am

Nonstop2h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/28

6:18 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

dom. 5/25

2:45 pm-4:28 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 5/28

10:30 am-1:43 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

mar. 4/22

4:38 pm-6:17 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 4/25

11:41 am-10:00 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$139

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

sáb. 4/19

8:59 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/22

5:10 pm-8:30 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$143

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

dom. 4/20

6:10 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Chicago Midway

jue. 4/24

7:50 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop2h 10m

$143

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

vie. 5/2

7:29 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 5/5

5:00 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$149

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

lun. 5/26

5:55 am-7:28 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/29

6:37 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$159

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New Jersey to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated abril 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Jersey to Illinois as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Illinois. 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 abril 1, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois 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 Illinois when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, 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 Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated abril 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New Jersey to Illinois to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
9,820 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,277 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
7,898 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
8,615 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $52. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from New Jersey to Illinois for a low price.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to Illinois 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 New Jersey to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from New Jersey to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $323). 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 New Jersey to Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to Illinois. 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 abril 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$147Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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