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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 07:20
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 02:15.

The flight takes about 2h 20m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport takes 2h 20m, covering 1,856 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport range from $258 to $473, with an average of $350 over the past 12 months. Anything below $258 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the $350 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $350 return, compared with $407 via a stopover through Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport flights are:

• United Airlines: 81% on time
• American Airlines: 73% on time
• Delta: 50% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$143 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A321neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport flights, with 39% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 28%, Evening flights for 28%, and Night flights for 5%.

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

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $237, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $40 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Budget
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Dollar

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 83% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $327 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $442, a difference of $115.

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2 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Newark Airport. The airlines offering direct 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 of 4h 24m, compared to 7h 37m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and 9h 37m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Newark Airport is 1 hour ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Newark Airport 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.