Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Newark (CHI - EWR)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Newark and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$84	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Newark is currently $84
Cheapest one-way flight	$29	Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Tue, Apr 7	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Newark is currently $29
Last-minute weekend getaway	$181	Spirit 1 stop 14 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Newark is currently $181
Cheapest business class flights	$310	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Fri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Newark is currently $310

Fastest flight	2 hr	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Newark takes 2 hr
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Newark is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $70–165
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $145–220

Popular airlines from Chicago to Newark

United

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $140–270

181 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - EWR, LGA Every day

805 weekly connecting flights

ORD - EWR, LGA Every day
American

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $150–290

114 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day

1004 weekly connecting flights

ORD - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $160–380

78 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - JFK, LGA Every day

2202 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - EWR, JFK, LGA Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $165–350

44 weekly nonstop flights

MDW - LGA Every day

682 weekly connecting flights

MDW, ORD - LGA Every day
Spirit

Nonstop

from $85

Typical price: $90–220

14 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - EWR, LGA Every day

29 weekly connecting flights

ORD - EWR, LGA Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $165–460

14 weekly nonstop flights

ORD - JFK Every day

17 weekly connecting flights

ORD - JFK Every day

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Newark

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 12 min 2 mi
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

New York United States 52 min 21 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 47 min 16 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 1 hr 33 min 81 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Newark

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Newark are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $70 to $165.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Newark recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Newark is $85, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from May 7 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Newark starts at $84 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $29 and departs on Tue, Apr 7.

2 hr is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Newark.

Newark has a 4-season climate. Peak travel time is the warm summer months (Jun–Aug). Essex County Cherry Blossom Festival (Apr), in Branch Brook Park, celebrates cherry trees in bloom. The main event is Bloomfest, featuring performances, food and Japanese culture. Gospel, jazz, hip-hop and R&B artists perform at the outdoor Lincoln Park Music Festival (Jul). The James Moody Jazz Festival at NJPAC (Oct/Nov) attracts big-name acts.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Newark.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Newark really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Newark.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 181 nonstop flights and 805 connecting flights per week. United flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 78 nonstop flights and 2,202 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Newark are:

American offers 114 nonstop flights and 1,004 connecting flights per week. American flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Southwest offers 44 nonstop flights and 682 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
Spirit offers 14 nonstop flights and 29 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) .
JetBlue offers 14 nonstop flights and 17 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Newark.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Newark recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $84. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $29.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest American flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Delta flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from May 7 to May 10.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Spirit flight from Chicago to Newark is $85, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Chicago to Newark is $177, flying from May 7 to May 10.

Frontier, Southwest, United, American, Spirit, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from Chicago to Newark.

There are 181 United direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 114 American direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 78 Delta direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Newark at price $181 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

Frontier, Southwest, United, American, Spirit, Delta and JetBlue fly direct from Chicago to Newark.

There are 181 United direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 114 American direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 78 Delta direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 44 Southwest direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Spirit direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 JetBlue direct flights from Chicago to Newark per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Newark on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Newark start at $84 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Newark, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Newark start at $310 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Newark start at $84 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Newark, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Newark starts at $181 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Spirit.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Newark at price $181 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Newark, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.