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

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Cheapest round-trip flights	$77	Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Nov 15 — Mon, Nov 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago is currently $77
Cheapest one-way flight	$25	Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Wed, Oct 29	The cheapest one-way flight from Newark to Chicago is currently $25
Cheapest nonstop flights	$72	Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Thu, Dec 4 — Sun, Dec 7	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago is currently $72
Last-minute weekend getaway	$214	Spirit 1 stop 12 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Mon, Oct 20	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Newark to Chicago is currently $214
Cheapest business class flights	$360	American Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Jan 10 — Mon, Jan 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago is currently $360

Fastest flight	2 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Newark to Chicago takes 2 hr 20 min
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 Newark to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $85–135
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $150–235

Popular airlines from Newark to Chicago

United

Nonstop

from $137

Typical price: $145–285

183 weekly nonstop flights

EWR, LGA - ORD Every day

913 weekly connecting flights

EWR, LGA - ORD Every day
American

Nonstop

from $139

Typical price: $155–290

116 weekly nonstop flights

EWR, JFK, LGA - ORD Every day

1079 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK, LGA - ORD Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $158

Typical price: $160–370

84 weekly nonstop flights

JFK, LGA - ORD Every day

2216 weekly connecting flights

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

Nonstop

from $139

Typical price: $165–340

46 weekly nonstop flights

LGA - MDW Every day

694 weekly connecting flights

LGA - MDW, ORD Every day
JetBlue

Nonstop

from $139

Typical price: $175–460

11 weekly nonstop flights

JFK - ORD Every day

14 weekly connecting flights

JFK - ORD Every day
Frontier

Nonstop

from $83

Typical price: $135–340

7 weekly nonstop flights

EWR, JFK - MDW, ORD Every day

148 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK, LGA - MDW, ORD Every day

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 50 min 16 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 1 hr 34 min 81 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 39 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 57 min 165 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 37 min 75 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Newark to Chicago

When are the cheapest days to fly from Newark to Chicago?

The cheapest flights from Newark to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $85 to $135.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Newark to Chicago?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $77. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $25.

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

The cheapest United flight from Newark to Chicago is $137, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest American flight from Newark to Chicago is $139, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Newark to Chicago is $158, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Newark to Chicago is $139, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Newark to Chicago is $139, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Newark to Chicago is $83, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.

What are the cheapest flights from Newark to Chicago?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago starts at $77 from Sat, Nov 15 to Mon, Nov 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $25 and departs on Wed, Oct 29.

How long does it take to fly from Newark to Chicago?

2 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Newark to Chicago.

When should you fly to Chicago, United States?

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Newark to Chicago?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Newark to Chicago.
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 is the best airline to fly from Newark to Chicago?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Newark to Chicago 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 Newark to Chicago.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 183 nonstop flights and 913 connecting flights per week. United flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 84 nonstop flights and 2,216 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Newark to Chicago are:

American offers 116 nonstop flights and 1,079 connecting flights per week. American flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Southwest offers 46 nonstop flights and 694 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
JetBlue offers 11 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Frontier offers 7 nonstop flights and 148 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) , LaGuardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

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

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Newark to Chicago?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $77. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $25.

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

The cheapest United flight from Newark to Chicago is $137, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest American flight from Newark to Chicago is $139, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Newark to Chicago is $158, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Newark to Chicago is $139, flying from Dec 11 to Dec 14.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Newark to Chicago is $139, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 8.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Newark to Chicago is $83, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.

Which airlines have direct flights from Newark to Chicago?

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

There are 183 United direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 116 American direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 84 Delta direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 JetBlue direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Newark to Chicago?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Newark and Chicago at price $214 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

Which airlines have direct flights from Newark to Chicago?

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

There are 183 United direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 116 American direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 84 Delta direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 46 Southwest direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 JetBlue direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Frontier direct flights from Newark to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

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

When are direct flights from Newark to Chicago available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Newark to Chicago?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Newark and Chicago start at $72 from Thu, Dec 4 to Sun, Dec 7 with Frontier.

How can I find nonstop flights from Newark to Chicago?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from Newark to Chicago?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Newark and Chicago start at $360 from Sat, Jan 10 to Mon, Jan 12 with American.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Newark to Chicago?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Newark and Chicago start at $77 from Sat, Nov 15 to Mon, Nov 17.

How can I book business class trips from Newark to Chicago?

To book business class trips from Newark to Chicago, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Newark to Chicago next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Newark and Chicago starts at $214 from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20 with Spirit.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Newark to Chicago?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Newark and Chicago at price $214 is offered by Spirit from Sat, Oct 18 to Mon, Oct 20.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Newark to Chicago?

To find last-minute flight deals from Newark to Chicago, 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.