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$56+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Illinois

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EWR — ORD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Newark to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/2412:02 pm
EWR
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ORD
1 stop10h 11m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/258:16 pm
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop13h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$89
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/2311:30 am
EWR
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Sun 4/267:30 am
MDW
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$90
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Thu 2/1211:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/166:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/25$90
This Spirit deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/2612:02 pm
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop8h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/276:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$91
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 2/285:15 am
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop6h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/16:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$93
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/211:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/126:16 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$94
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 3/111:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/46:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$95
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Wed 2/257:58 am
EWR
-
ORD
1 stop14h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/312:44 pm
ORD
-
EWR
1 stop9h 35m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/28$96
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/311:30 am
EWR
-
MDW
Nonstop2h 30m
Frontier
Sat 5/97:30 am
MDW
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$97
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/99:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 2/136:51 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/26$97
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:30 pm
EWR
-
MDW
1 stop16h 56m
Frontier
Tue 3/107:30 am
MDW
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 2/59:05 pm
EWR
-
ORD
Nonstop2h 37m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 2/94:38 pm
ORD
-
EWR
Nonstop2h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 1/27$98

Find flight deals from Newark to Illinois

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$89
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$56
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$187

Good round-trip deal

$73 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 2/12

11:05 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

6:51 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$90

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 4/14

10:39 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

4:47 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$100

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 2/7

9:05 pm-10:42 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

4:38 pm-7:46 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$103

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 5/7

9:05 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

4:47 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$123

NewarkChicago

EWR - MDW

EWRMDW

Newark

Wed 5/6

1:45 pm-8:04 am

1 stop19h 19m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/9

7:30 am-10:38 am

Nonstop2h 08m

$129

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 2/24

1:00 pm-2:43 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

2:30 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$137

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 4/16

9:05 pm-10:43 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

4:47 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$141

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 2/21

11:05 pm-12:40 am

Nonstop2h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

6:51 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop2h 09m

$148

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 4/8

10:39 pm-12:07 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

6:16 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$157

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 2/20

6:00 am-7:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

4:10 pm-7:25 pm

Nonstop2h 15m

$167

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Illinois

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 28, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Newark Airport to Illinois in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Newark to Illinois. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Newark Airport 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 Newark Airport to Illinois

Explore weekly flight availability from Newark 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 28, 2026.

The most flights from EWR to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Newark Airport to Illinois?

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 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Newark Airport to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,120 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
9,206 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
11,198 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
8,384 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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
3,056 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,120 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark Airport to Illinois?

    Departing from Newark Airport to Illinois will take you 2h 35m. There are 716 mi between Newark Airport and Illinois. 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 Newark Airport to Illinois one-way?

    $33 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Spirit Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $33 and $74, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from Newark Airport to Illinois is Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Newark - Chicago Midway or Newark - Lambert-St Louis.

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

    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 Newark Airport to Illinois on time: Japan Airlines (82%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL (79%), Qatar Airways (77%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $750 for a flight from Newark Airport to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $68 while the most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $49.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Newark 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$58Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$65Average$143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$118Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$162Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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