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Low season | February |
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High season | June |
Cheapest flight | $53 |
Average price round-trip | $276 |
Good deal round-trip | $318 |
Good deal one-way | $161 |
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 13% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago
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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Newark Liberty Airport
- The cheapest flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago was found 74 days before departure, on average.
- Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly is February.
- Morning departure is around 13% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
- When you travel from New York to Chicago, your flight will depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Newark Liberty International Airport is considered to be a major hub for United Airlines, so you will find that this company services many trips for this route.
- When you reach your destination of Chicago, there are two main airports that you may land at, which are O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). While O'Hare International Airport is just under 15 miles from Chicago’s business district, Chicago Midway International Airport is approximately 8 miles from the city center.
- It’s possible to book nonstop flights from New York to Chicago, and there are a few different airlines that commonly service these, including American Airlines and United Airlines. You may also have a flight with a layover, which could be operated by companies such as Spirit Airlines.
- If you need to travel from downtown New York to Newark Liberty International Airport, you have a few different options. Those that choose to drive can expect the trip to take between 25 and 30min. If you would like to take public transport, you can grab bus lines 107 and 37, which will bring you to the airport in just under an hour. A one-way ticket will cost you around $2.75.
- Those that will be traveling with pets should keep in mind that O’Hare International Airport has a designated pet relief zone in each of its terminals. There are also a few areas outside of the airport where you can bring your furry friend to relieve itself and stretch its legs.
FAQs for booking Newark Liberty Airport to Chicago flights
Top 5 airlines serving from Newark to Chicago
Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 29354 reviews
75food
81overall
81boarding
78entertainment
85crew
78comfort
Airline reviews
Pros: "The flight from EWR to MSP was extremely quiet. No loud engine noises."
Cons: "We were vert disappointed at the Newark Airport - the Delta Club was closed and there had been no notification prior to arriving at the airport. I certainly missed that early morning coffee."
Pros: "The flight from EWR to MSP was extremely quiet. No loud engine noises."
Cons: "We were vert disappointed at the Newark Airport - the Delta Club was closed and there had been no notification prior to arriving at the airport. I certainly missed that early morning coffee."
Cons: "They were delayed. They wouldn't let us keep our checked sized bags which slowed us down even more. Our next flight left without us while we were waiting for a gate to open so we could get off the plane. There were no more flights so we had to fly to an alternate city and rent a car to get home."
Cons: "Announcements were too loud in earphones (could damage ear drums) and entertainment was turned off while waiting 30 min for the gate to open."
Cons: "An officious crew who said they had a 'seat belt detector' to tell if people's seatbelts were fastened. A late flight... with lies about the reason for the delay."
Pros: "The crew really kept us updated on the many delays."
Cons: "There were SO many delays and they kept changing. At one point we got on and off the plane."
Cons: "Issues with connecting flights so had to sit in different place, seat was broken"
Pros: "Flight attendants were great! We had rough weather for the entire flight, and they handled everything great"
Cons: "N/A"
Pros: "Nothing."
Cons: "Flight was delayed 2 hours. Even though I had carry on, they checked it and this made me waste my time at baggage claim rather than gate checking. Flight attendants were miserable. Power supply didn’t work at seats."
Pros: "The seats were ok."
Cons: "The flight was delayed over 3 hours so I missed my connection in Chicago to Seattle. I’m now stick in Chicago overnight and have to be on a 6 am flight tomorrow. The Delta staff at LaGuaurdia was extremely rude and not helpful at all. Hate Delta......"
Pros: "Crew was excellent, pilots informative, and a very smooth and on time departure and arrival!"
Cons: "Sitting in the last row where my seat didn’t recline and it was loud and no window. It was claustrophobic!"
Cons: "I don't think any sanitization took place in between the people who rushed off the plane and when my flight boarded."
Cons: "More space under the seat in front of me for my carryon"
Pros: "Left on time, arrived early, deplaned quickly because no one had bag"
Cons: "Reclinable seats"
Pros: "Flight attendants were very kind, attentive and caring. There was a special needs girl in the same row as me that was by herself and they were always making sure she was okay and comfortable as well as the rest of the plane."
Pros: "Crew was nice for the most part."
Cons: "Didn’t leave on time. Would be nice to get something complimentary for all the wasted time. Would like to be able to watch something"
Cons: "Allegiant needs to get stuff together when it comes to boarding."
Pros: "Great crew. Good on-time flight (early, actually). Smooth boarding."
Cons: "Standard no-frills gripes. Seat is tolerable but basic, no recline. No power, zero inflight entertainment, etc etc. They won't even give you a sip of water for free, which is just absurd in my opinion. They did give me a free cup of ice... so I guess ice + time = free water..."
Cons: "There was no way for us to add another bag after our seat placement. No one answered the phone for Alligent and the website didn’t work. It costs $20 extra to do this at the airport. Even though it was not our fault that there was no one answering phone calls (and no way to leave a message)"
Pros: "The crew was great. We left on time and arrived on time."
Cons: "I wish water was free. That is the only thing I don't like. I understand it's a cheap airline so everything cost extra, which is fine. But come on, water should be free."
Cons: "I cancelled this flight and somehow it doesn’t show in your records and now I cant find the cancellation.. I am not in Orlando.. last time I will use Kayak."
Pros: "Seats seem to get smaller but overall a good experience"
Cons: "Seat room"
Cons: "The crew was outstanding and the aircraft was new and comfy"
Cons: "The airport experience was horrible. American Airlines did not have enough personnel on duty to process all the waiting passengers."
Cons: "Waited on the tarmac for over an hour before departure with very little explanation."
Cons: "There was no entertainment at all, and pretzels are gross"
Pros: "Nice plane and entertainment"
Cons: "Booked flight through British air for a reason. Didn’t anticipate American Airlines being used for our flights. The Flight was also delayed but it was never explained why despite dozens of questions from passengers. This caused a missed connection flight and forced us to stay overnight in Chicago with nothing but a $12 food voucher. When we tried t ask what other options were, American Airlines personal offered no sympathy and said the best we would get is the food vouchers and we should be grateful. No other travel reimbursement or vouchers were offered other than a replacement flight. Overall it was a huge inconvenience and caused numerous other expenditures for us."
Pros: "Flight left on time. Pilot had a sense of humor."
Cons: "Entertainment seemed canned"
Pros: "I like that I made it home alive."
Cons: "Everything about Departing and arriving was a Poor experience. I might not be using this particular airline again. 4 Airlines now on my list of do not use."
Pros: "nothing"
Cons: "Flight crew was an hour late to the flight, whereas customers were waiting for far longer than that."
Cons: "Left Newark 2 hours late which mean missing connections in Chicago by 20 minutes. From that point on American was inept in getting me to MSP."
Pros: "The crew was very nice and helpful. Will definitely fly United again. The plane was very nice and updated. Had my child distracted without me providing the entertainment."
Cons: "Everything was great"
Cons: "They delayed the flight and announced it was because they did not have a plane."
Pros: "Flight was nearly empty. So crew had plenty of time for customers."
Cons: "Nothing"
Pros: "I have long legs. My seat a window exit seat had enough legroom so that I did not feel cramped"
Cons: "The plane was great. Just the wait time in between flights was painful. Newark was such a huge airport and they have the most amazing amount of charging stations, but no true lounge area for people with extended stays."
Pros: "Crew was very helpful for me with a personal issue."
Pros: "In my opinion, United has one of the most corteous crews among all airlines. I’ve never had any problems with their flight attendants being rude or grumpy."
Pros: "I fly with United often, even before United was United when they were still Continental. I remember the seats being more comfortable and having a few more inches of room. I sat in the last row out of my own choosing because the middle seat was empty. However, I didn’t realize the last row seats don’t recline. I was just glad the flight was only two hours long."
Cons: "No free entertainment. You have to pay for everything now. The seats are smaller than what I remember."
Cons: "Delayed due to a late crew member. Arrived 2 hours late into O'Hare making for a very tight connection. Other than the delay, all was fine."
Pros: "We had tickets for 2150 flight, and they moved us to earlier flight on our request with no additional charge. Everyone was very professional, and flight was smooth, and we even arived earlier than scheduled. Thank you."
Cons: "Better seats, entertainment, keep travelers updated to a landing time"
Pros: "Crew were helpful"
Cons: "People are not cattle. Airline profits make flying comfortably a thing of the past. This flight was no different."
Pros: "The airline delayed for an hour and checked bags did. Or arrive with flight. Had to wait more than 10 hours for my lost luggage to arrive at airport"
Cons: "Checked in bag got lost and had to wait mor than 10 hours to pick it up from another flight. Flight was delayed for more than an hour"
Pros: "The flight attendants were really nice, funny, and attentive. They were great."
Cons: "I think it is insane that the overweight charge is double. The baggage fees are insanely expensive and the seats are so close together on the plane you feel like you are sitting in each others lap. Considering how many passengers they have on the plane and how much money they make show how horrible the baggage fees are because clearly they are making profit. Also, you can't even get water without paying for it. Everything here costs, this is why I will continue to fly with Southwest and I will never fly with this airline again."
Pros: "Flight departed on schedule and arrived before scheduled. Attendants were courteous and helpful."
Cons: "Very cramped seating. Was OK for short flight, but would be very uncomfortable for longer flights. $3.00 for a drink of water!"
Pros: "Price Crew"
Cons: "Seats dont recline Not even a bottle of water provided"
Pros: "crew were nice, appreciate people with kids Able to board first"
Cons: "$ 50 baggage fee is not right for one way ,"
Pros: "Delayed 3 hours. The personal item and carryon sizes are smaller."
Pros: "are flight was on time,the crew was great, very friendly."
Cons: "you pay too much for luggage.you have to make the seat more comfortable."
Pros: "seats where comfortable and flight was excellent we got to Florida early"
Cons: "no food or drinks and no entertainment no wifi nothing"
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Newark Liberty Airport - Chicago Flights
Departure:
Newark Liberty Airport (EWR)United States
Return flight deals:
Chicago - Newark Liberty Airport
Cabin classes:
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