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$43+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Illinois

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EWR — ORD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Tue 3/4
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$89
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One-way from

$43
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$207

Good round-trip deal

$191 or less

Good one-way deal

$107 or less
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Illinois
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/35:30 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/56:36 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$89
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/710:00 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop12h 11mFrontier
Tue 4/82:45 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop5h 15mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$104
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 2/259:29 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/268:33 amORD - EWR
1 stop11h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$124
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2010:09 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop10h 34mFrontier
Thu 3/2711:55 amORD - EWR
1 stop8h 14mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$129
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:30 amEWR - PIA
1 stop8h 52mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/179:27 pmPIA - EWR
1 stop26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$155
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 4/229:33 amEWR - MDW
1 stop4h 02mDelta
Tue 4/295:59 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop4h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/20$167
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 3/166:00 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/199:40 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$167
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/112:30 pmEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/36:45 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/268:00 amEWR - ORD
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Thu 3/66:45 amORD - EWR
1 stop4h 26mDelta
Deal found 2/19$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/97:10 amEWR - PIA
1 stop4h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/156:21 amPIA - EWR
1 stop6h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$199
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/69:30 pmEWR - STL
Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/105:33 pmSTL - EWR
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$258
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 3/1010:15 amEWR - STL
3 stops31h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/139:50 amSTL - EWR
2 stops13h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$260

Find flights from Newark to Illinois within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

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Newark

Fly to

Illinois

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 5/3

5:30 am-7:03 am

Nonstop2h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

6:36 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$89

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Mon 4/7

10:00 pm-9:11 am

1 stop12h 11m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/8

2:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$104

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 3/4

10:10 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/5

5:22 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$108

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 3/4

10:10 pm-8:13 am

1 stop11h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/6

11:55 am-9:12 pm

1 stop8h 17m

$115

NewarkPeoria

EWR - PIA

EWRPIA

Newark

Mon 3/10

6:30 am-2:22 pm

1 stop8h 52m

Greater Peoria

Mon 3/17

9:27 pm-12:29 am

1 stop26h 02m

$155

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Tue 4/22

9:33 am-12:35 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/29

5:59 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 00m

$167

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 3/16

6:00 am-7:46 am

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/19

9:40 pm-12:45 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$167

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Mon 3/3

9:37 am-12:55 pm

1 stop4h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/4

6:45 am-12:11 pm

1 stop4h 26m

$177

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 3/20

6:52 am-8:35 am

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

6:36 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 16m

$188

NewarkPeoria

EWR - PIA

EWRPIA

Newark

Wed 4/9

7:10 am-10:56 am

1 stop4h 46m

Greater Peoria

Tue 4/15

6:21 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$199

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Travel insights for flights from Newark to Illinois

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

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 $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 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 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 (14 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 February 20, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,692 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
8,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
8,766 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
374 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

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 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?

    $43 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 Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $56 and $83, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Newark Airport to Illinois is Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Newark - Chicago Midway or Newark - Lambert-St Louis.

  • 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: Emirates (81%), ANA (80%), Republic Airways (80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $898 for a flight from Newark Airport to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $44 while the most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $48.

  • 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 $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 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$68Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$150Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$156Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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