Newark

$57+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Newark (EWR)

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — EWR
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Newark are usually found in September or October, booked 40 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Newark

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Newark (EWR). 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 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$84
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$61
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$273

Good round-trip deal

$181 or less

Good one-way deal

$116 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Newark flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Newark
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Newark
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Newark.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Newark.

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Newark
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Newark. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/99:08 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines
Mon 5/125:55 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$84
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/2911:57 amORD - EWR
1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/45:30 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$148
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.
Tue 5/279:20 amMDW - EWR
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Wed 5/285:59 amEWR - MDW
1 stop3h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/16$167
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 5/175:15 pmORD - EWR
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Sun 5/255:59 amEWR - ORD
1 stop4h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/16$168
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 5/67:10 amORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/75:55 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$177
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/1411:10 amORD - EWR
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Tue 5/2010:00 pmEWR - ORD
1 stop12h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$178
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/142:12 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop5h 54mFrontier
Wed 5/2110:00 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Deal found 4/17$181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/67:11 pmORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 19mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/87:19 amEWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$194
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 5/308:04 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop14h 01mAllegiant Air
Sun 6/112:55 pmEWR - MDW
1 stop20h 27mAllegiant Air
Deal found 4/16$236
This Lucky2Go 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 Lucky2Go is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/268:04 pmMDW - EWR
1 stop12h 01mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2911:00 amEWR - MDW
1 stop11h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$255

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Newark 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Newark Airport that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Newark

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

9:08 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Newark

Mon 5/12

5:55 am-7:27 am

Nonstop2h 32m

$84

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/13

9:08 pm-12:29 am

Nonstop2h 21m

Newark

Wed 5/28

5:59 am-2:22 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$142

ChicagoNewark

MDW - EWR

MDWEWR

Chicago Midway

Tue 5/27

9:20 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Newark

Wed 5/28

5:59 am-8:40 am

1 stop3h 41m

$167

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

6:14 pm-1:07 am

1 stop5h 53m

Newark

Sat 5/24

5:59 am-9:18 am

1 stop4h 19m

$168

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:10 am-10:26 am

Nonstop2h 16m

Newark

Wed 5/7

5:55 am-7:33 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$177

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

11:10 am-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 56m

Newark

Wed 5/21

10:00 pm-7:04 am

1 stop10h 04m

$178

ChicagoNewark

MDW - EWR

MDWEWR

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/14

2:12 pm-9:06 pm

1 stop5h 54m

Newark

Wed 5/21

10:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop12h 00m

$181

ChicagoNewark

ORD - EWR

ORDEWR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:11 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop2h 19m

Newark

Thu 5/8

7:19 am-9:01 am

Nonstop2h 42m

$194

ChicagoNewark

MDW - EWR

MDWEWR

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/30

8:04 pm-11:05 am

1 stop14h 01m

Newark

Sun 6/1

12:55 pm-8:22 am

1 stop20h 27m

$236

ChicagoNewark

MDW - EWR

MDWEWR

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/26

8:04 pm-9:05 am

1 stop12h 01m

Newark

Thu 5/29

11:00 am-9:56 pm

1 stop11h 56m

$255

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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 Chicago to Newark 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
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 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 Chicago-Newark Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Newark Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Newark Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Newark Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Chicago-Newark Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Chicago to Newark Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Chicago to Newark Airport trip
Airlines
United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only; no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


Economy Plus offers extra legroom seats at the front of the economy cabin.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom and larger tray tables.


Spirit's self-service bag drop speeds up check-in; print your boarding pass in advance.

Airports
ORD

For a quick departure from ORD, use the 'L' train to avoid Chicago traffic and reach the airport efficiently.

Read more about ORDby Ramsey Qubein
EWR

Take the AirTrain to Airport Station, then NJ Transit to NYC for a cost-effective arrival from EWR.

Read more about EWRby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on EWR

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Newark

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Newark from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Newark Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Newark Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Newark. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Newark Airport, you should look to book at least 40 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Newark Airport (average of $228). Flying from Chicago to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 CHI to EWR?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Newark. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Newark Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 26% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Newark Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Newark. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Newark Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons 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 Chicago to Newark Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Newark. 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 17, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to EWR are scheduled on a Thursday (61 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Rainfall in Newark by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Newark Airport ranges from 2.9 - 4.8 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Newark Airport when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Newark by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Newark Airport, 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 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Newark

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Newark. 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 Newark. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines from Chicago to New York have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Newark. 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 Chicago to Newark Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Newark Airport, with prices starting at $84. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $157 and $177, respectively. 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 Chicago to Newark Airport one-way?

    $61 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 $69 and $79, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Newark Airport from Chicago, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Republic Airways (85%), Alaska Airlines( 80%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $627 for a flight from Chicago to Newark Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $50 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Newark) is currently priced at $74.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Newark Airport (average of $228). Flying from Chicago to Newark Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $307). 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 Chicago to Newark

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Newark. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$142Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$146Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$147Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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