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$48+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Illinois

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EWR — ORD
Mar 26 — Apr 21
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Newark to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$96
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$48
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$249

Good round-trip deal

$221 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
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From Newark to Illinois
One-way flight from Newark to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 5/95:55 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/109:08 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$96
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/35:55 amEWR - MDW
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Sat 5/175:25 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop4h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/20$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 5/134:55 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Sat 6/74:25 pmORD - EWR
1 stop7h 42mDelta
Deal found 3/20$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 5/17:10 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 48mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/47:06 amORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$183
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 9/164:49 pmEWR - PIA
1 stop6h 26mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/175:19 pmPIA - EWR
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$199
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 3/2710:09 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop10h 34mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/305:22 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 4/3010:03 amEWR - MLI
1 stop7h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/45:25 pmMLI - EWR
1 stop6h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$224
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 3/20$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 7/3111:00 amEWR - ORD
1 stop4h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/49:24 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$239
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 7/295:59 amEWR - MDW
1 stop6h 15mFrontier
Tue 8/512:15 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop11h 22mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$240
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/110:00 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Sat 4/58:20 amORD - EWR
1 stop11h 40mFrontier
Deal found 3/21$240
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/226:04 amEWR - STL
2 stops12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/2412:15 pmSTL - EWR
2 stops8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$258

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

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Newark

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 5/9

5:55 am-7:27 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

9:08 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$96

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Sat 5/3

5:55 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 45m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/17

5:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop4h 04m

$179

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 5/13

4:55 pm-8:21 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/7

4:25 pm-1:07 am

1 stop7h 42m

$179

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 5/1

7:10 am-8:58 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:06 am-10:21 am

Nonstop2h 15m

$183

NewarkPeoria

EWR - PIA

EWRPIA

Newark

Tue 9/16

4:49 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 26m

Greater Peoria

Wed 9/17

5:19 pm-12:41 am

1 stop6h 22m

$199

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 3/27

10:09 pm-7:43 am

1 stop10h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/30

5:22 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$209

NewarkMoline

EWR - MLI

EWRMLI

Newark

Wed 4/30

10:03 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Moline Quad-City

Sun 5/4

5:25 pm-12:58 am

1 stop6h 33m

$224

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

$227

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Tue 7/29

5:59 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 15m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/5

12:15 pm-12:37 am

1 stop11h 22m

$240

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 4/1

10:00 pm-7:45 am

1 stop10h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

8:20 am-9:00 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$240

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Illinois

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Newark Airport to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 March 21, 2025.

When flying from Newark Airport to Illinois, 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 Newark Airport to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 March 21, 2025.

The most flights from EWR to USIL are scheduled on a Thursday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 March 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to Illinois, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

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 Illinois. 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 to fly from Newark Airport to Illinois one-way?

    $48 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $89 and $99, respectively.

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

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

    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 Newark Airport to Illinois on time: Spirit Airlines (91%), Japan Airlines (90%), Emirates (87%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,115 for a flight from Newark Airport to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $47 while the most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $81.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Newark to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Illinois?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Illinois (average of $245). Flying from Newark Airport to Illinois in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$148Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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