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$87+ 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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
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 May 18, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/187:35 pm
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop3h 17m
Delta
Wed 7/221:00 pm
ORD
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JFK
Nonstop2h 33m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/94:00 pm
LGA
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ORD
Nonstop3h 03m
Delta
Mon 7/137:05 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$177
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/176:00 am
LGA
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MDW
Nonstop2h 20m
Southwest
Sat 6/205:00 am
MDW
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/161:59 pm
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 6/204:44 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$178
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/81:59 pm
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 54m
American Airlines
Tue 7/144:30 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/17$179
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/27:00 am
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop2h 45m
JetBlue
Tue 7/79:39 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 16m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/15$181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/56:40 am
LGA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 46m
American Airlines
Sat 8/16:00 am
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$181
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/37:35 pm
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop3h 13m
Delta
Wed 7/86:00 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 37m
Delta
Deal found 5/14$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/135:11 am
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 6/138:20 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 18m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/13$182
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/34:00 pm
LGA
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ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Delta
Tue 7/75:35 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 25m
Delta
Deal found 5/13$182
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/39:30 pm
LGA
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 25m
Southwest
Wed 7/85:15 am
MDW
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 5/13$182
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/137:30 pm
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
JetBlue
Tue 6/166:27 pm
ORD
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JFK
Nonstop2h 46m
JetBlue
Deal found 5/17$183

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 May 18, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$177
(Delta)

One-way from

$87
(American Airlines)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$292

Good round-trip deal

$145 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
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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 May 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 6/17

7:30 am-9:25 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/24

6:05 am-9:26 am

Nonstop2h 21m

$177

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/16

6:00 am-7:39 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/20

3:00 pm-6:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$177

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/4

3:00 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop3h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

6:00 pm-9:37 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$177

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 7/9

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/13

7:05 pm-10:34 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$177

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 6/30

9:00 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

5:45 pm-9:07 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$177

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 7/28

6:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop6h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/1

4:00 pm-7:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$187

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-7:39 am

Nonstop2h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

5:00 pm-8:22 pm

Nonstop2h 22m

$187

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/10

6:00 am-7:41 am

Nonstop2h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/16

7:05 am-10:25 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$187

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 8/12

12:05 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Chicago Midway

Fri 8/14

7:50 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

$192

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/27

6:00 am-9:36 am

1 stop4h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

6:00 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$192

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago

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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 May 18, 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 49% 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 May 16, 2026.

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

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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 39m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. New Jersey and Chicago are separated by a distance of 731 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 ($38), and United Airlines ($74).

  • 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 (88%), Qatar Airways (85%), American Airlines (80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from New Jersey to Chicago is $88. On average you can expect to pay $628. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $176.

  • 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.

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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 May 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$101Average$359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$146Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$165Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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