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Cheap flights from Newark Airport to Chicago from £42

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHI
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Newark to Chicago are usually found in February or January, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Newark to Chicago

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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£74

One-way from

£42

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£142

Good round-trip deal

£124 or less

Good one-way deal

£52 or less
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 8/2-9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 36m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 46m total
  • Newark to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£17 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Newark to Chicago (CHI).
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Cheapest flights from Newark to Chicago
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 9 January 2026.

Fri 16/121:05EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Mon 19/116:38ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1£74
Sat 21/223:05EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 28/218:51ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1£78
Wed 18/223:05EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 21/218:51ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1£79
Wed 21/116:29EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/107:10ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1£83
Tue 3/215:10EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/214:27ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1£86
Wed 4/323:05EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/318:51ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/1£89
Mon 2/218:27EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/210:52ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1£91
Tue 20/118:27EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/121:29ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1£92
Fri 6/221:05EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 8/220:43ORD - EWR
1 stop13h 59mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/1£94
Thu 5/206:00EWR - ORD
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/207:10ORD - EWR
Nonstop2h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/1£96

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NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sun 8/2

21:05-22:42

Nonstop2h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

20:43-11:42

1 stop13h 59m

£74

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 7/2

16:29-18:15

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

10:52-14:08

Nonstop2h 16m

£83

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 5/2

06:00-07:54

Nonstop2h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/2

13:00-16:16

Nonstop2h 16m

£83

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 18/2

06:00-07:45

Nonstop2h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

14:30-17:50

Nonstop2h 20m

£83

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Sat 24/1

12:42-14:28

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/1

19:44-23:00

Nonstop2h 16m

£83

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 18/2

16:45-18:28

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

12:45-15:59

Nonstop2h 14m

£83

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 3/2

15:10-16:56

Nonstop2h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

14:27-17:43

Nonstop2h 16m

£86

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 10/2

10:15-12:05

Nonstop2h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

06:05-09:15

Nonstop2h 10m

£86

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Tue 10/3

11:32-13:15

Nonstop2h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

18:20-21:35

Nonstop2h 15m

£86

NewarkChicago

EWR - ORD

EWRORD

Newark

Thu 5/2

13:00-21:03

1 stop9h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

16:38-19:46

Nonstop2h 08m

£86

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to Chicago

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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 return flight from Newark to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Newark Airport to Chicago is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 £36). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £118). 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 9 January 2026.

When flying from Newark Airport to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 24% versus a flight at midday.

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 9 January 2026.

The most flights from EWR to CHI are scheduled on a Thursday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

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 154 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 Thursday 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 past year, Spirit Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Newark Airport to Chicago will take you 2h 37m. The distance from Newark Airport to Chicago is about 716 mi. All flights are typically direct.

  • 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 (77%), ANA (74%), TAP AIR PORTUGAL( 72%).

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

    While on average a flight from Newark Airport to Chicago is generally £101, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £45. When looking at the most popular route, (Newark - Chicago O'Hare Intl), you can expect to pay £170 for that flight.

  • 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 holiday 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 £36). Flying from Newark Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of £118). 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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