Journey information
Overview: Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL flight
Flights from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL depart on average 50 times per day, taking around 2h 41m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
There are 26 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:06, the last at 23:05. The fastest flight covers the 703 miles (1132 km) distance in 2h 21m. March is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 703 miles (1132 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Flights per day 50 |
Direct flights 26 |
Fastest flight 2h 21m |
Cheapest month March |
First flight 12:06 AM |
Last flight 11:05 PM |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL
Cheapest price
$312
Average price
$557
Fastest journey
2 h 37 m
Average duration
2 h 39 m
Flights per day
75
Distance
1132 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL will cost around $557 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $312.
Of the 75 flights that leave Newark, NJ for Chicago, IL onFri, Apr 03, 45 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Apr 03 the direct flights cover the 1132 km distance in an average of 2 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 37 m .
On Fri, Apr 03 the longest flights will take 2 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA19367:10 AM2h47Newark Liberty International Airport8:57 AMO'Hare International Airport$3121One-way0 transfers
AA28199:00 AM2h57John F. Kennedy International Airport10:57 AMO'Hare International Airport$3121One-way0 transfers
AA14136:38 AM2h52LaGuardia Airport8:30 AMO'Hare International Airport$3121One-way0 transfers
AA28002:15 PM2h54LaGuardia Airport4:09 PMO'Hare International Airport$3121One-way0 transfers
AA15104:30 PM2h54LaGuardia Airport6:24 PMO'Hare International Airport$3121One-way0 transfers
UA23896:10 AM2h37LaGuardia Airport7:47 AMO'Hare International Airport$3621One-way0 transfers
UA2117:10 AM2h39LaGuardia Airport8:49 AMO'Hare International Airport$3621One-way0 transfers
UA4678:05 AM2h39LaGuardia Airport9:44 AMO'Hare International Airport$3621One-way0 transfers
UA20531:00 PM2h40Newark Liberty International Airport2:40 PMO'Hare International Airport$3981One-way0 transfers
UA6614:50 PM2h40Newark Liberty International Airport6:30 PMO'Hare International Airport$4911One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $39, and a train costs an average of $118.
Distance: 703 miles (1132 km)
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5h 41m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 58m Average total duration 21h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 44m Average total duration 19h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL flight times
The table below shows live departures for Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL flights for today, Thursday, April 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
B61305 | 11:40 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 2h58 | 2:38 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2677 · UA1738 | 11:42 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h01 | 4:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA546 | 11:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h48 | 2:33 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, April 3 | |||||
UA686 | 12:20 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 3:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4466 | 12:25 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h52 | 3:17 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA366 | 1:15 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 4:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1206 | 1:50 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h47 | 4:37 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3656 · UA1252 | 10:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h27 | 4:27 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3656 · UA6232 · UA609 | 10:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 6h33 | 4:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3656 · UA1775 | 10:00 AM LaGuardia Airport | 4h38 | 2:38 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA657 | 10:00 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h43 | 12:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2389 | 10:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h37 | 12:47 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1366 · UA1775 | 10:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h28 | 2:38 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1413 | 10:38 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h52 | 1:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA408 · UA2098 · UA2331 | 10:40 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 8h47 | 7:27 PM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA408 · UA1349 | 10:40 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h40 | 4:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1428 · UA564 | 10:50 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h08 | 4:58 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1936 | 11:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h47 | 1:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA211 | 11:10 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h39 | 1:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2605 | 11:10 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h50 | 2:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1890 · UA1448 | 11:15 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h17 | 4:32 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3002 | 11:28 AM LaGuardia Airport | 2h52 | 2:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1610 | 11:40 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h43 | 2:23 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA593 · UA503 | 11:55 AM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h04 | 5:59 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA467 | 12:05 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h39 | 2:44 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA398 · UA609 | 12:32 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h01 | 4:33 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2819 | 1:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 2h57 | 3:57 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3234 | 1:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h54 | 3:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2290 | 1:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h43 | 3:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA623 | 1:10 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 3:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1310 | 2:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 5:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1525 | 2:22 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h44 | 5:06 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4557 | 2:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h53 | 5:22 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1365 · UA1920 | 2:35 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h14 | 7:49 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4406 · UA2466 | 2:45 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h54 | 7:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4172 · UA511 | 3:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h19 | 7:19 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3638 · UA286 | 3:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h50 | 7:50 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2635 | 3:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 6:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1875 | 3:32 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h43 | 6:15 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3597 · UA2443 | 3:47 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h07 | 7:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3015 | 4:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h52 | 6:52 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4680 | 4:00 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 3h01 | 7:01 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2431 | 4:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h43 | 6:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2053 | 5:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h40 | 7:40 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1354 · UA2040 | 5:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 6h18 | 11:28 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1967 | 5:10 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 7:55 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1795 | 6:00 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h43 | 8:43 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3575 · UA658 | 6:03 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h51 | 11:54 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2800 | 6:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h54 | 9:09 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1168 | 6:24 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h40 | 9:04 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2233 · UA343 | 6:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h23 | 11:53 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1248 · UA630 | 6:40 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h20 | 12:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3492 · UA1182 | 7:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h39 | 11:39 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4486 · UA654 | 7:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h20 | 11:20 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1992 · UA2497 | 7:07 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h37 | 11:44 PM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3675 · UA2136 · UA1738 | 7:10 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 9h33 | 4:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA788 | 7:15 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h41 | 9:56 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1504 | 7:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 10:05 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4525 | 7:59 PM John F. Kennedy International Airport | 3h01 | 11:00 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3443 · UA2148 | 8:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h25 | 12:25 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1848 · UA1046 | 8:03 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h29 | 1:32 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2454 · UA1744 | 8:13 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 5h37 | 1:50 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1156 | 8:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 11:14 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1510 | 8:30 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h54 | 11:24 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA661 | 8:50 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h40 | 11:30 PM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2107 · UA2136 · UA1738 | 8:56 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 7h47 | 4:43 AM O'Hare International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2299 | 9:15 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 12:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4692 | 9:55 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h59 | 12:54 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA598 | 10:29 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 1:14 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA254 | 10:50 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h47 | 1:37 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1611 · UA2378 | 10:59 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 4h01 | 3:00 AM O'Hare International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3184 | 10:59 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h57 | 1:56 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4630 | 11:00 PM Newark Liberty International Airport | 2h57 | 1:57 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA349 | 11:20 PM LaGuardia Airport | 2h45 | 2:05 AM O'Hare International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chicago, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Chicago Air and Water Show, an exhilarating display of military and civilian aircraft performing daring maneuvers over Lake Michigan
- Lollapalooza, a massive music festival featuring top artists across multiple genres in Grant Park
- Chicago Gourmet, a premier culinary event celebrating the city's vibrant food scene with tastings, cooking demonstrations, and wine pairings.
- Memorial Day, the unofficial start of summer with vibrant outdoor activities and events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
- Labor Day, a lively atmosphere with various festivals and pleasant weather.
popular airports
Popular airports from Newark, NJ to Chicago, IL
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in all terminals, including duty-free and Hudson News.
- Short-term parking near terminals, approximately 3.8€ ($4) per half hour.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Ramps, assistance.
- Available throughout the airport.
- Yes
- Lounges available, including United Club and Delta Sky Club.
- Located in Terminal C, contact phone or email.
- Bus: 62, 67, 107
- Train: NJ Transit, Amtrak
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops are located in all terminals, including duty-free and brands like Hudson and MAC Cosmetics.
- Parking available with options including hourly, daily, and economy lots, approximately 2.85€ ($3) per hour.
- Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps, toilets
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby.
- Showers are available in some lounges, such as the United Club, but access may require a fee or membership.
- Lounges available, including United Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 1, near the baggage claim area.
- Car rental services are available at the Multi-Modal Facility, with companies like Hertz and Avis.
- CTA Blue Line, O'Hare Station, 45 minutes to city center
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