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$56+ 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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
Mar 6 — Mar 131
Fri 3/6
Fri 3/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Jersey to Chicago

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 February 4, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1711:04 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:31 am
ORD
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JFK
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$86
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:04 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:31 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 2/3$87
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/187:40 am
LGA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/185:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$87
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2011:03 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Mon 2/236:40 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4$88
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 3/412:02 pm
EWR
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ORD
1 stop8h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/96:51 pm
ORD
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EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$88
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/107:30 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/185:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$88
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/1411:05 pm
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/176:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$89
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/107:30 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/145:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$89
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Sat 3/144:29 pm
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Tue 3/1712:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/811:30 am
EWR
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MDW
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Thu 5/147:30 am
MDW
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 2/4$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 3/1111:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 3/146:01 pm
ORD
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EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$90
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 2/247:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/265:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/2$90

Find 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 February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$86
(Frontier)

One-way from

$56
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$186

Good round-trip deal

$58 or less

Good one-way deal

$108 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Chicago that are best for you.

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Atlantic CityChicago

ACY - ORD

ACYORD

Atlantic City

Tue 3/3

7:00 am-7:11 pm

1 stop13h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

8:16 pm-9:43 am

1 stop12h 27m

$94

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 3/5

12:59 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

5:58 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$98

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 4/7

10:54 pm-12:22 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

6:01 pm-9:09 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$104

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 4/7

8:00 am-7:51 pm

1 stop12h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

7:31 pm-10:36 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$123

Atlantic CityChicago

ACY - ORD

ACYORD

Atlantic City

Wed 3/4

8:31 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop27h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

8:16 pm-12:26 am

1 stop27h 10m

$134

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 4/24

3:24 pm-5:41 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

6:21 pm-9:57 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-7:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/17

5:20 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

10:24 am-12:26 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

10:40 am-1:58 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Fri 4/10

9:45 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/12

5:20 am-8:20 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$137

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/9

3:15 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

1:06 pm-4:29 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago (average of $48). 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 February 4, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Jersey to Chicago in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Jersey to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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 February 4, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (52 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 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 25m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Delta, or Southwest to get the fastest option. New Jersey and Chicago are separated by a distance of 722 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 ($33), Spirit Airlines ($34), and United Airlines ($75).

  • 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, Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl or New York LaGuardia - 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 (84%), Emirates (80%), ANA (74%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to Chicago is $64. On average you can expect to pay $634. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $56.

  • 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago (average of $48). 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 February 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$144Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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