Travelling from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): what you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Chicago's main airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore the options for booking a flight from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) taking off from either of these bases.
Expect to be travelling for 2 hours 17 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport.
New York is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
The most popular route is from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), with 176 direct services every week. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from ORD to EWR is the 06:00 United service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 21:40 with United.
Your flight from Chicago to EWR won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like August or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of an international flight is wise.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Fly without interruptions from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Nonstop flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) operate from here.
At ORD, you can choose from various airlines that operate direct flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport, including:
From the centre of Chicago, ORD is approximately 40 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to work out the best way to get there.
Planning to catch an early flight from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) operates nonstop flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
You can pick from a variety of airlines that have direct flights from Chicago to EWR departing from MDW. Take off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
You can arrive at MDW from the centre of Chicago in about 21 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 46 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your flight from Chicago to EWR? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your trip officially starts. Check out these accommodation options:
About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Reserve a hotel close to EWR if you're catching a late flight from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York
Newark Liberty International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from central New York. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 28 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 11 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
₹ 2,441 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 5,971. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to lock in flight tickets from Chicago to EWR.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, plan your trip to New York in February when it's quieter.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for New York. The warmest month is July. Book your flights from Chicago to EWR sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 30ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC and 8ºC on average.
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Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building are essential stops on your New York itinerary.
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