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$89 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$177
Typical prices: $396-$208
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ORD - EWR • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$89
Typical prices: $121-$267
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Thu 6/11
ORD - EWR • Non-stop
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United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom on this route.
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Newark (ORD-EWR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Newark that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Newark

Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
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$177United Airlines
Fri, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 15
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$182United Airlines
Sat, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 8
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$187United Airlines
Tue, Jun 30 - Fri, Jul 3
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5:21 pm - 7:23 pm
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$188American Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 10
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$190Frontier
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 9
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$192United Airlines
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$193American Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Jun 24
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$195United Airlines
Thu, May 28 - Sat, May 30
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$197United Airlines
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$198American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Newark flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Newark to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Newark Liberty Airport on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport is January, where tickets cost $203 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $289 and $279 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $273 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on United Airlines, ORD and EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Joe Cortez is a seasoned managing editor in aviation with over a decade of industry experience. His work has been featured on prominent platforms such as FlyerTalk and TripSavvy, establishing him as a respected voice in aviation journalism.

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Cheapest flight$89
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
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Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Newark

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Newark based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport flights

  • What other airports serve Chicago and Newark apart from ORD and EWR?

    In Chicago, you can board your flight to Newark at either ORD or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). MDW has lesser passenger traffic than EWR. However, to board your flight at MDW, you’ll need to book your ticket in advance, as it serves a minimal number of flights to EWR. In Newark, you can land at EWR, John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), or LaGuardia International Airport (LGA). If you don’t want to land at EWR, your next best option is LGA, which has less traffic than JKF.

  • How can I get special in-flight services on my flight from ORD to EWR?

    If you are disabled or have a medical condition, you can receive special in-flight services on your flight from ORD to EWR, provided you contact the airline you intend to travel with and inform them of the services you require.

  • How early should I get to ORD on the date I’m set to fly to EWR?

    When entering ORD, you’ll encounter a lot of traffic, as cars continuously drop off and pick up passengers at the airport. You’ll also encounter lengthy lines at its security checkpoints, which is not surprising as the airport tends to have massive passenger traffic. On several occasions, passengers have missed their flights at this airport after being stuck in the airport’s traffic or being delayed at its security checkpoints. To avoid such a predicament, on the date you’re set to fly to EWR from ORD, it’s in your best interest to get to ORD at least 2h before your flight.

  • What is the most convenient public transportation way to travel from EWR to downtown Newark?

    The most convenient public transportation you can use to travel from EWR to downtown Newark is a cab. This is because, aboard a cab, you’ll be able to travel quickly and comfortably with your luggage from the exit of your terminal to the doorstep of your preferred destination in downtown Newark.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport was $89 for a one-way ticket and $177 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Newark Liberty Airport?

    A passport is not required to fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Iberia, British Airways, and Finnair.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Newark Liberty Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Newark, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Newark are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $281 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $289 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Newark Liberty Airport from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Newark Liberty Airport with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and EWR can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Newark Liberty Airport from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $130 or less one-way and $213 or less round-trip.
  • Suppose you’re traveling with your baby from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). In that case, you can easily breastfeed before you take off, as ORD features several nursing rooms near Gate B10 in Terminal 1, between Gates E5 and F9 in Terminal 2, and near the Urban Garden in Terminal 3’s rotunda, and Gate M14 in Terminal 5.
  • In case you want to pray before boarding your flight at ORD, you’ll be able to do so without hassle, given that this outstanding airport features a prayer room. This room, found on the Mezzanine Level of T2, is an interfaith chapel.
  • While waiting for your flight to EWR, you can enjoy relaxing spa services at ORD’s XpresSpa. This spa features top-notch spa equipment and reliable professionals. It is found near Gate M10 in Terminal 5.
  • If you’re a military member or an immediate family member of a serving USA army soldier, you can freely relax at the USO Lounge at EWR once you land. Located on Level 2 of Terminal B, this lounge features well-maintained seats, clean toilets, and hospitable staff.
  • At EWR, in case you have any questions, you can seek assistance at the Welcome Centers, situated on the Baggage Claim level of each terminal.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Newark Liberty Airport?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl to Newark

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 8451 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
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Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

10.0 ExcellentMurat, Apr 2026
ORD - LGA
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Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

The baggage belt was not updated on the Delta App and was displayed on the wrong belt board. Was not expecting this to happen.

Landed without a gate ready. Plane is extremely old and dirty.

Pilots lied about waiting on “paperwork”. Sat in the plane for over an hour, waiting on some papers to be printed according to the pilot and then all of a sudden he says good news maintenance is finally on their way. Maybe they can fix it before we get our paperwork. Ended up missing my connection in LaGuardia and as a result, had a fly home to Lexington instead of the Louisville airport. Then paid $100 to uber to Louisville since it was midnight by the time I got in. I wish they would just be transparent with passengers sometimes and not try to beat around the bush on why things are delayed.

Okay considering we had weather delays which the Pilot notified us of immediately!

Everything could have benn better. Short fly, no food, no entertainment and no wifi.

During the flight, the only refreshments provided were crackers and soft drinks; no substantial food was offered despite the international route. Furthermore, our initial flight was delayed, causing us to miss the connecting flight in Atlanta. The airline did not hold the connection, and we were informed that the next available flight is not for another 24 hours. While I am aware of alternative options via JetBlue, they operate out of JFK, which is not a viable solution for us as a resident of New Jersey.

The flight was delayed 90 minutes The Gate was wrong The Restroom on Aircraft was not clean There was a half used water bottle in my seat

Too many people are taking up space in the overhead bins with their extra piece of luggage. Since they cannot fit their backpacks or extra luggage piece under the seat in front of them, they store it in the overheads and thus taking up room for other passengers. It wasn’t only one or two persons; more like 12 or 13 passengers.

Got to fly my favorite plane, the Boeing 767-400ER, to Milan. The soft blush pink mood lighting during meal service was very beautiful and gorgeous. The service was top-notch, and our flights were on time. I highly recommend Delta.

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

No meal service to the back of the plane as it started late or was too slow to get it out before it was time to land.

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

The gate got changed several times and the flight was delayed over an hour. Awful experience

American continues to decline in their customer service and its beyond disappointing.

It was an older plane. First Class was not especially roomy or comfortable. It was a short flight so there were no meal but they did offer mixed nuts which used to be normal but now is rare. Crew member was very polite and professional.

Flight to Tampa was delayed taking off due to plane arriving late but no other issues

The airline cancel mi flight, lost a lot of money!!!

Great just wish they always had WiFi on every flight couldn’t even purchase it

Everything was smooth sailing. Great crew, easy flight and was surprised with an upgraded seat. Thank you all!

The worst. My flight was canceled :-- by email! -- at 10pm, just 8 hours prior to departure. Normally, given the early departure time, I would've been asleep. I was lucky to be awake and to be able to take action. Even worse, it turns out that the flight wasn't canceled (confirmed because I was at the airport and saw it loading), Spirit just canceled my reservation, probably because I got such a good rate! Utterly appalling. Notably, Spirit did not inform you (Kayak) of the change, so I kept getting alerts from you.

Delayed over two hours. Only knew about a 30 minute delay in advance

The flight was a big joke very uncomfortable I had a horrible experience and I will never fly with them again everything about the flight was bogus and I’m not happy with it at all this experience makes me not want to fly ever again

Smooth flight staff very friendly and we arrived 15 mins earlier

Length of flight was fine Delay of over 3 hours was very bad!! Flight down was delayed 1.5 hours

I’m still waiting to get on the flight. No one knows what’s happening. The passengers have gotten no updates. We have been up all night and waiting at the airport. This is no way to operate and we should be refunded for this lack of respect for their passengers.

We get stuck in the plane when landed during 45min and no communication from the crew People were listening to their phone and music out loud and nobody told them anything I definitely want stop booking spirit flight it is a disaster

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

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