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$55+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Wed 2/18
Wed 2/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$86
(Spirit)

One-way from

$55
(CheapOair)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$182

Good round-trip deal

$151 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 19, 2026.

This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Spirit is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1711:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/246:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/18$86
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/269:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 1/294:38 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/17$87
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 1/309:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/24:38 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$88
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/59:05 pm
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/94:38 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/18$91
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2411:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/286:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$96
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 1/309:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/14:38 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/18$97
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Fri 2/1311:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 2/156:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/17$98
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/106:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/17$99
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Tue 3/1711:30 am
EWR
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MDW
Nonstop2h 32m
Frontier
Tue 3/247:30 am
MDW
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/18$100
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/102:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop8h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/126:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/17$100
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Tue 2/1711:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/246:02 pm
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop6h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/17$101
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 2/1811:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/206:51 pm
ORD
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EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/18$102

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 January 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 2/27

9:25 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

7:10 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$137

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 2/26

7:45 am-9:36 am

Nonstop2h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:00 am-9:07 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$137

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Mon 2/2

11:44 am-7:58 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/4

1:20 pm-12:43 am

1 stop10h 23m

$160

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 2/20

7:45 pm-9:34 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

6:00 am-9:07 am

Nonstop2h 07m

$167

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 2/11

6:27 pm-8:13 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

9:23 pm-12:28 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$168

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 3/29

10:39 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/2

6:16 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$175

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Wed 3/4

11:49 am-5:45 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/11

10:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$177

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Wed 3/18

12:59 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/23

5:40 pm-12:59 am

1 stop6h 19m

$177

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Tue 3/3

1:00 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/10

9:35 am-4:11 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$177

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 2/26

9:47 am-1:20 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

10:35 am-4:02 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$177

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Newark to Chicago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Newark Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Newark Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Newark Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Newark Airport-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Newark to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Newark with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to Chicago

How far ahead should I book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Newark Airport to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago (average of $48). Flying from Newark Airport 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 EWR to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 January 19, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Newark Airport to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 47% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Chicago. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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 Newark Airport to Chicago

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 January 19, 2026.

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Friday (55 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Newark Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Newark Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Fort Lauderdale (FLL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $101.

What’s the fastest layover option from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 44m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Newark Airport to Chicago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Newark Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Orlando (MCO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 18m.

How often are flights from Newark to Chicago delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Newark and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Newark to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Newark to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, Spirit Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Newark Airport to Chicago flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Newark Airport to Chicago trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for MileagePlus members.


United's Polaris Lounges offer showers and dining for premium passengers.

Read more about United AirlinesBy Harriet Baskas
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches extra legroom, ideal for short flights.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass in advance.

Read more about Spirit AirlinesBy Daniel Scheffler
Airports
EWR

Plan for long security waits at EWR. Arrive at least two hours early as wait times can vary greatly between checkpoints.

Read more about EWRBy Brandon Schultz
ORD

For a quick city transfer, take the 'L' train from ORD to downtown Chicago, avoiding traffic delays common with taxis or rideshares.

Read more about ORDBy Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on ORD

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Expert on EWR

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated January 19, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Newark Airport to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,176 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,160 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,347 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,058 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,075 reviews

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    United Airlines, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines can get you from Newark Airport to Chicago in just under 2h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 46m. The distance between Newark Airport and Chicago is about 716 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Newark Airport to Chicago round-trip?

    Frontier, at $58, was found to be the cheapest airline from Newark Airport to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Spirit Airlines and Delta. Frontier is 76% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Newark Airport to Chicago one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $33. Spirit Airlines flights start at $33 while deals on American Airlines start at $74 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    The most popular route from Newark Airport to Chicago is Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Newark - Chicago Midway or Newark - Chicago Greater Rockford.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    Before booking your flight to Chicago from Newark Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Japan Airlines (82%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (79%), Qatar Airways( 77%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Newark Airport to Chicago?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Newark Airport to Chicago? While on average our users pay $824, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $69. The most popular route (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), is priced around $73.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Newark to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago (average of $48). Flying from Newark Airport 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 Newark to Chicago

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 January 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$101Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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