$40 Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Chicago (ORD)

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Popular airlines from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)

Cheap Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago (EWR-ORD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $40 for one-way flights and $80 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$80 Roundtrip, just found
$80
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 11 from New York to Chicago, returning Wed, Feb 18, priced at $80 just found
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Sun, Feb 1
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$95 Roundtrip, just found
$95
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 29 from New York to Chicago, returning Sun, Feb 1, priced at $95 just found
Spirit Airlines
Thu, Jan 29 - Tue, Feb 3
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$106 Roundtrip, just found
$106
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 29 from New York to Chicago, returning Tue, Feb 3, priced at $106 just found
Spirit Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$109 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$109
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 7 from New York to Chicago, returning Wed, Feb 11, priced at $109 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jan 23 - Sun, Jan 25
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$110 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$110
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 23 from New York to Chicago, returning Sun, Jan 25, priced at $110 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 18
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$114 Roundtrip, just found
$114
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from New York to Chicago, returning Sat, Oct 18, priced at $114 just found
American Airlines
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$120 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$120
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Feb 5 from New York to Chicago, returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $120 found 22 hours ago
Delta
Thu, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 9
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$130 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$130
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Feb 5 from New York to Chicago, returning Mon, Feb 9, priced at $130 found 22 hours ago
United
Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$132 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$132
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Feb 20 from New York to Chicago, returning Mon, Feb 23, priced at $132 found 2 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
EWR
New York
ORD
Chicago
$134 Roundtrip, just found
$134
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from New York to Chicago, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $134 just found

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From $57 - $209 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Chicago

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Select flight to Midway Intl. MDW. Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 16 minutes. Flights from $154
MDW
Midway Intl.
Closest
Average driving time to city center16 min
Flights from $154
Flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Chicago (ORD)
Origin airport
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
Destination airport
O'Hare Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$80
Distance
716 mi
Average flight time
1 hour 36 mins

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago are during the month of February. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $40 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Chicago airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $40 or cheap return flight from $80 from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight offers on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
February is the least expensive month to fly from EWR to ORD. Traveling during an off-peak travel window is often the key to finding better deals on flights.
Which airlines fly direct from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Avoid the detours and fly nonstop from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) with 3 carriers, including:

  • United Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
The cheapest airline to offer flights between Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) and O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) can vary based on when you plan to fly. Spirit Airlines and American Airlines are just some good options offering competitive fares. Use Expedia's filter tool to compare airlines in one place and find the right EWR to ORD flight for your budget.
How many flights per day from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Every day on average, 16 nonstop flights operate from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD). Select the departure time that works for you.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
The 7 AM departures from EWR to ORD are typically the busiest. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save on your fare, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from EWR to ORD?
If you depart on a Friday, you'll get the widest range of choices for flights from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD).
What is the earliest flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)'s first flight to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) takes off at approximately 6:00AM UTC-5. With a flight time of 2h 44m, you'll arrive at around 7:44AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
Flights from EWR to ORD have an average travel time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. The total distance between these two airports is 720 mi.
What is the best time to fly from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
To land at O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) on schedule, pick a flight that leaves from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Chicago from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)?
O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) is the only airport in Chicago with direct flights from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR). Browse the available options and find affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from EWR to ORD are generally more expensive. To secure the lowest rates, start searching for flights as soon as possible. That said, if you're flexible with your travel dates, you may score a cheap ticket right before you leave.
Is it cheaper to book an EWR to ORD flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking an EWR to ORD flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better still, having everything in one easy place will take the stress out of planning your trip. Simply pick your flights and choose from our wide range of hotels, then customize your trip with other add-ons like tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD)?
In most instances, you're able to cancel or reschedule your EWR to ORD flight. However, there may be additional fees, especially if you booked over 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's fees and guidelines on flight changes, or if you'd like more information, visit our Customer Service portal.

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