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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago to New York Newark flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Compare routes from Chicago to New York below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than New York Newark.

Chicago to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 2,441
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time2 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week419

Finding cheap flights from Chicago to New York Newark: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago to New York Newark is ₹ 5,971. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to New York Newark.
United, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Chicago to New York Newark.
As of March 2025, there are 419 flights per week flying from Chicago to New York Newark.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New York Newark is usually March 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to New York Newark Airport on Wednesday, 2 April 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New York Newark but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New York is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The cheapest airline that flies to New York Newark is Spirit Airlines .

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)

About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

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.

  • You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport if you take off in May. Take it one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.

  • Set up a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. We'll let you know when prices drop. Timing matters when searching for flight tickets from Chicago to EWR.

  • Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

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.

More about New York

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