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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Newark Airport to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 5:02 am and lands at 7:53 am
• Latest: departs at 10:13 pm and lands at 1:04 am.

The flight takes about 2h 51m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Newark Airport to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Newark Airport to Chicago takes 2h 51m, covering 702 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Newark Airport to Chicago range from $183 to $356, with an average of $266 over the past 12 months. Anything below $183 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $266 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $196 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $266 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Newark Airport to Chicago flights are:

• United Airlines: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 85% on time
• Frontier: 70% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 88% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Newark Airport to Chicago flights, with 48% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, evening flights for 21%, and night flights for 5%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Newark Airport to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $28:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Newark Airport to Chicago usually depart from Newark (EWR) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Newark Airport to Chicago route, 13% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 37m.

One-stop flights from Newark Airport to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Newark Airport to Chicago. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $251 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $305, a difference of $54.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Newark Airport and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 28m, compared with 5h 49m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 49m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Chicago is 1 hour behind Newark Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Newark Airport to Chicago flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are a few different lounges for passengers to relax in at Newark Liberty International Airport, including the American Airlines Admirals Club and the Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, which are located in Terminal A. In Terminal B, you will find locations for the Art & Lounge, Delta Sky Club, and United Club.

There are several family restrooms throughout Newark Liberty International Airport that are equipped with things such as changing tables, sitting areas, and outlets. Each terminal also has a nursing room that is meant to allow parents to quietly feed or change their little one.

The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel is located directly in Terminal 2 and is connected to the rest of the terminals by an underground walkway. There are also several hotels that are nearby, such as the Aloft Chicago O’Hare, which is less than a 5min drive away and has a free airport shuttle that runs every 30min.

If you decide to drive from Chicago Midway International Airport to the city center, it will normally take you between 15 and 20min if there isn’t any additional traffic. You can also take public transport by grabbing the metro line Orange, and you’ll arrive in around 30min. A one-way metro ticket costs around $2.50.