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$70+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$70
(Priceline)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$213

Good round-trip deal

$96 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/204:13 pmPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Sun 11/28:32 amMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/234:10 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mFrontier
Sat 10/252:45 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$112
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sun 10/126:10 amPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Sun 10/268:25 amMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$112
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:37 pmPHL - MDW
1 stop6h 09mFrontier
Fri 10/319:15 amMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 04mFrontier
Deal found 9/17$113
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/117:10 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 38mFrontier
Fri 10/178:44 amORD - PHL
1 stop15h 23mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$114
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:19 pmPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 14mFrontier
Fri 11/712:14 pmMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$114
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/89:14 pmPHL - ORD
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Thu 10/96:50 pmORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 20mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$115
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/164:10 pmPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 30mFrontier
Fri 10/1711:50 amORD - PHL
Nonstop2h 09mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$116
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:10 amPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Mon 10/2012:13 pmMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 00mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$116
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/166:10 amPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 15mFrontier
Fri 10/175:28 pmMDW - PHL
1 stop6h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$117
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2510:21 amPHL - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mFrontier
Thu 9/258:49 pmORD - PHL
1 stop9h 46mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$118
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Sun 10/56:00 amPHL - MDW
Nonstop2h 11mFrontier
Thu 10/168:25 amMDW - PHL
Nonstop2h 02mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$119

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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Chicago that are best for you.

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New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/28

9:45 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

8:25 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$137

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/15

9:00 am-10:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/21

6:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$137

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Sat 10/18

1:05 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/21

8:45 am-11:56 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$139

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Tue 10/28

12:22 pm-1:43 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

9:15 pm-12:15 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$139

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - MDW

PHLMDW

Philadelphia

Sat 11/1

5:10 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/4

11:05 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

$139

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/14

8:30 pm-10:07 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

4:00 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop2h 17m

$142

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/20

9:35 pm-11:05 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/22

6:10 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$142

TrentonChicago

TTN - ORD

TTNORD

Trenton-Mercer

Fri 10/3

12:30 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

5:10 am-11:34 am

1 stop5h 24m

$143

PhiladelphiaChicago

PHL - ORD

PHLORD

Philadelphia

Fri 10/10

4:19 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/18

8:40 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$144

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

7:00 pm-8:49 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

1:20 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop2h 24m

$147

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from New Jersey to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from New Jersey to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from USNJ to CHI are scheduled on a Wednesday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (30 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 22m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Frontier to get the fastest option. New Jersey and Chicago are separated by a distance of 676 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 United Airlines ($70), Southwest ($70), and Spirit Airlines ($73).

  • 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 LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl, New York John F Kennedy Intl - 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 (85%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (81%), ANA (78%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to Chicago is $83. On average you can expect to pay $743. The most popular route, (New York LaGuardia - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $74.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from New Jersey to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$67Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$91Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$101Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$153Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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