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$54+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Chicago (CHI)

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 11/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Sat 11/224:07 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 52mFrontier
Sat 12/61:24 pmORD - JFK
1 stop10h 35mFrontier
Deal found 11/6$95
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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.
Thu 12/46:20 amLGA - ORD
1 stop12h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/64:38 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$95
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 12/121:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Wed 12/174:01 pmORD - JFK
1 stop7h 58mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$96
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:37 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/246:19 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/6$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 11/1411:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Tue 11/1812:37 pmORD - JFK
1 stop10h 56mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$97
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2012:59 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/184:38 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$97
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:00 amJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mFrontier
Tue 11/186:40 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$98
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/1412:59 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 32mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/147:34 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$98
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/31:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Sat 12/68:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$99
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Thu 11/134:59 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/108:00 amORD - LGA
1 stop7h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5$99
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/101:00 pmJFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mFrontier
Mon 12/158:36 amORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 24mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/68:41 pmLGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/124:38 pmORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3$100

Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated November 6, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$95
(Frontier)

One-way from

$54
(Super.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$228

Good round-trip deal

$71 or less

Good one-way deal

$59 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Jersey to Chicago 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 November 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Chicago that are best for you.

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PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Wed 12/10

12:20 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop7h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

3:14 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$123

TrentonChicago

TTN - ORD

TTNORD

Trenton-Mercer

Sat 12/13

6:10 am-1:16 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

2:26 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$130

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/6

8:01 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

1:23 pm-4:47 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/10

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$137

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 12/6

9:00 am-10:44 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

4:25 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/4

9:55 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/11

7:15 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/19

10:50 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

6:33 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 12/13

8:00 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$137

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 12/6

2:25 pm-4:04 pm

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

9:15 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop2h 13m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/11

8:01 am-9:56 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

10:36 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 23m

$137

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago (average of $65). Flying from New Jersey to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 NJ to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Jersey to Chicago in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Jersey to Chicago?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Jersey to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Chicago. 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 November 6, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to CHI 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).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from New Jersey to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from New Jersey to Chicago in 2h 44m. Fly via Frontier, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. New Jersey and Chicago are separated by a distance of 716 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Jersey to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Jersey to Chicago are Frontier ($65), Delta ($69), and JetBlue ($69).

  • What are the most popular routes from New Jersey to Chicago?

    When deciding which route to take from New Jersey to Chicago consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Jersey to Chicago?

    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 New Jersey to Chicago on time: Japan Airlines (87%), Air Canada (78%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Jersey to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to Chicago is $58. On average you can expect to pay $921. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $91.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Jersey to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Jersey to Chicago 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 New Jersey to Chicago?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago (average of $65). Flying from New Jersey to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $159). 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 5 airlines flying from New Jersey to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to Chicago. 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$80Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$101Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$155Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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