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$55+ Cheap flights from New Jersey to Illinois

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — ORD
Feb 20 — Feb 271
Fri 2/20
Fri 2/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from New Jersey to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Jersey to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2026.

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Mon 1/269:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 1/294:38 pm
ORD
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EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$87
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:05 pm
EWR
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ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 2/196:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$91
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/54:29 pm
JFK
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ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Mon 2/912:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$92
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/317:30 am
LGA
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ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/75:53 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$92
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/27:30 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/35:53 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$93
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 1/264:29 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Frontier
Thu 1/2912:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 1/20$94
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/67:30 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/145:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$94
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/199:20 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/2612:05 pm
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$95
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/79:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/107:20 am
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop6h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$95
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/107:30 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/185:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/21$95
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/288:59 pm
JFK
-
ORD
Nonstop3h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/26:40 am
ORD
-
JFK
Nonstop2h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$96
This Super.com 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/67:40 am
LGA
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 3/95:58 pm
ORD
-
LGA
Nonstop2h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/19$96

Find flight deals from New Jersey to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Jersey to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 21, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$87
(Super.com)

One-way from

$55
(CheapOair)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$182

Good round-trip deal

$151 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 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 Illinois 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 21, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Jersey to Illinois that are best for you.

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New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/19

9:55 am-5:46 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

5:58 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$100

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 5/9

9:05 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

4:47 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$104

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 2/19

11:05 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

6:51 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$108

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/10

5:25 pm-7:31 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

6:04 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$117

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/12

8:05 am-9:49 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

12:05 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$117

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/19

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

6:00 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$117

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

8:59 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

12:41 pm-4:02 pm

Nonstop2h 21m

$117

New YorkChicago

LGA - ORD

LGAORD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/19

7:13 am-8:57 am

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

12:05 pm-3:19 pm

Nonstop2h 14m

$117

New YorkChicago

LGA - MDW

LGAMDW

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-7:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/6

8:20 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$117

New YorkChicago

JFK - ORD

JFKORD

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/28

8:59 pm-10:59 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:04 am-9:20 am

Nonstop2h 16m

$119

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Best time to book a flight from New Jersey to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from New Jersey with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Jersey to Illinois

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Jersey to Illinois (average of $48). Flying from New Jersey to Illinois 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 IL?

Find hourly flight availability from New Jersey to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Jersey to Illinois 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 at noon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Jersey to Illinois 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 New Jersey to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from New Jersey to Illinois. 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 21, 2026.

The most flights from USNJ to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated January 21, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from New Jersey to Illinois to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,189 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,168 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,361 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,055 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,087 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Jersey to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    Airlines like Spirit Airlines, JetBlue, and United Airlines fly from New Jersey to Illinois in about 2h 44m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 07m. New Jersey and Illinois are separated by a distance of 731 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 to fly from New Jersey to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $492. However, be on the lookout for offers from EVA Air and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from New Jersey to Illinois for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Jersey to Illinois. 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 21, 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$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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