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Flight deals from Chicago to New York Newark

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago to New York Newark Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $248. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
New York.$248 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from New York Newark on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
New York.$248 per passenger.Departing Tue, 7 Jul, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from New York Newark on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
New York.$248 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
New York.$248 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
New York.$248 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug, returning Thu, 13 Aug.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with American Airlines departs from New York Newark on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
New York.$248 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $248, select.
New York.$276 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
New York.$276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Mar, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
New York.$276 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Nov, returning Wed, 2 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
New York.$276 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
New York.$276 per passenger.Departing Wed, 7 Oct, returning Sat, 10 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 7 Oct, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
New York.$276 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
New York.$276 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
New York.$276 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Sun, 20 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
New York.$276 per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Mon, 25 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $276, select.
New York.$277 per passenger.Departing Thu, 17 Dec, returning Sun, 10 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in New York Newark.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New York Newark on Sun, 10 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $277, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New York Newark

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 July.
Jun
from $327
Jul
from $248
Aug
from $248
Sep
from $248
Oct
from $276
Nov
from $276
Dec
from $276
Jan
from $276
Feb
from $277
Mar
from $276
Apr
from $277
May
from $390

Direct flights from Chicago to New York Newark

Chicago to New York Newark: Alternative routes

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.

New York LaGuardia

13km from central New York
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from $218
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New York Newark

14km from central New York
from $248
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New York John F. Kennedy

21km from central New York
from $247
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Westchester County

47km from central New York
from $496
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Islip

77km from central New York
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Stewart International

88km from central New York
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Chicago to New York: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$248
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time2 hrs, 9 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week495

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 $248. 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 9 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to New York Newark.
United, American Airlines and Air Canada fly direct from Chicago to New York Newark.
As of June 2026, there are 495 flights per week flying from Chicago to New York Newark.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to New York Newark is usually June.
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 Tuesday, 23 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 9 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 United .

Flying from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR): What you need to know

  • Your travel plans take shape at one of Chicago's main airports, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Explore your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) setting off from either of these bases.

  • Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport flight.

  • Newark Liberty International Airport is located in New York. The city is in the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Chicago.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) is the most popular route. There are 118 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with United Airlines at 9:50pm. Choose the first ORD to EWR departure with United Airlines at 6am if you'd rather not wait around.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Chicago to EWR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) take off from this terminal.

  • Leading carriers that have direct flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport leaving from ORD include:

  • The majority of travellers prefer to fly with United from ORD to EWR.

  • Among carriers operating on this route, United has the best record for on-time arrivals.

  • ORD is about 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Chicago O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

  • Of the departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% land on schedule at their destination.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Planning to catch a flight from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? Direct Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.

  • Take a direct flight from Chicago to EWR with Frontier Airlines. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of MDW.

  • On the MDW to EWR route, Frontier Airlines is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.

  • Flights between Chicago Midway International Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport are more likely to be on time with Frontier Airlines compared to other carriers.

  • MDW is about 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to EWR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:

  • Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 76%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.

  • MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.

  • Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:

  • Flights that take off from RFD touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 71% of the time.

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

About Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Getting from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to central New York

  • Newark Liberty International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central New York. How long it takes to get there in a car hire or taxi depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.

  • Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • $107 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport. A return flight starts at $248. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.

  • To find cheap flights from Chicago to EWR, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.

  • There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Chicago to EWR.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport.

The best time to fly from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit New York based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book a Chicago to EWR plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in New York to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).

More about New York

  • After booking your flight from Chicago to Newark Liberty International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring New York:

  • You'll find loads of things to do in New York when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Central Park followed by Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited New York, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 121 kilometres southwest to Philadelphia to tick off its must-visit sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • If you're looking to explore another great destination in the United States, consider Baltimore, roughly 257 kilometres southwest of New York. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key highlights.

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