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$130+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to Illinois

EWR — ORD
Dec 3 — Dec 101
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to Illinois

Cheapest flights from Newark to Illinois

Tue 12/16:05 am -
1 stop6h 28m
Wed 12/210:21 am -
2 stops13h 08m
Deal found 11/2$284
Mon 11/236:00 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Tue 11/245:26 pm -
1 stop6h 03m
Deal found 10/29$284
Fri 11/206:00 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Wed 11/258:42 pm -
1 stop24h 11m
Deal found 11/1$285
Thu 11/1911:35 am -
1 stop8h 10m
Mon 11/235:40 am -
1 stop15h 13m
Deal found 10/29$285
Fri 11/2011:00 pm -
1 stop9h 33m
Mon 11/231:16 pm -
1 stop10h 13m
Deal found 10/30$286
Wed 12/210:24 pm -
2 stops16h 32m
Fri 12/48:20 am -
1 stop15h 09m
Deal found 10/30$286
Thu 12/316:00 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Fri 1/85:21 pm -
1 stop5h 42m
Deal found 11/2$287
Sat 11/216:00 am -
1 stop8h 44m
Mon 11/237:00 am -
Nonstop2h 08m
Deal found 10/31$287
Thu 12/316:00 am -
1 stop7h 10m
Thu 1/75:21 pm -
1 stop5h 42m
Deal found 11/2$288
Wed 12/167:00 am -
Nonstop2h 48m
Tue 12/229:47 pm -
Nonstop2h 12m
Deal found 10/29$288
Tue 11/311:35 am -
1 stop7h 12m
Tue 12/1512:28 pm -
1 stop11h 01m
Deal found 10/31$289
Fri 12/186:00 am -
1 stop7h 00m
Wed 12/304:59 pm -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 11/1$289

Find flight deals from Newark to Illinois

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$130
(Gotogate)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$277

Good round-trip deal

$202 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
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From Newark to Illinois
One-way flight from Newark to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Newark to Illinois.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Newark to Illinois.

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NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - MDW Chicago Midway

EWRMDW

Newark

Tue 11/10

11:35 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$138

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - MDW Chicago Midway

EWRMDW

Newark

Thu 11/19

12:55 pm-6:04 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 11/19

12:55 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$140

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 12/18

9:52 pm-11:39 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 1/5

10:00 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 12/16

7:45 pm-9:33 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149
Quickest round-trip

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 11/20

1:30 pm-3:14 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 11/25

7:15 am-9:02 am

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$149

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Fri 12/4

11:15 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$150

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - MDW Chicago Midway

EWRMDW

Newark

Thu 11/19

11:35 am-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 12m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$155

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois 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 Illinois

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Illinois (average of $210). Flying from Newark Airport to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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?

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.

Weekly flight availability from Newark Airport to Illinois

The most flights from EWR to USIL are scheduled on a Monday (67 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Newark Airport to Illinois flights typically cost between $245 and $424 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $284 on Frontier (Nov 23-Nov 24).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Newark Airport to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 83 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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 afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Barney,May 2026

JFK - ATL

Terrible flight. Late, reduced beverage service, lack of headphones, entertainment service didn't work

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Newark Airport to Illinois will take you 2h 43m. 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 United Airlines and American Airlines, with prices starting from $88 and $92, respectively.

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

  • 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 (84%), American Airlines (83%), Air Canada (77%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $959 for a flight from Newark Airport to Illinois. The cheapest flight overall is $146 while the most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $219.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to Illinois (average of $210). Flying from Newark Airport to Illinois in October is currently the most expensive (average of $400). 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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Alternative routes for Newark to Illinois

Top 4 airlines flying from Newark to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$55Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$113Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$148Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$187Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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