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

• Earliest: departs at 05:07 and lands at 07:56
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 01:49.

The flight takes about 2h 49m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Newark Airport to Chicago.

A direct flight from Newark Airport to Chicago takes 2h 49m, covering 1,818 km.

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.

Return flights from Newark Airport to Chicago range from $253 to $499, with an average of $364 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 34% above the route average of $364. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $285 return via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared with $365 for direct.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $57–$142 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% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 21%, and Night flights for 5%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $391 to $3,212. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Newark Airport to Chicago flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Newark Airport to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $216, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) – daily rates from around $24:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around $46:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around $43:

• 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. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 2 hours 37 minutes.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 9% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Newark Airport to Chicago route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 17%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $346 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $414 – a $68 difference. 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 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 12m, compared to 4h 41m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 5h 49m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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 River North, Millennium Park, and Chicago Water Tower. 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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should 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.