What is the cheapest airline that flies from Illinois to Newark?

Frontier, Delta, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Newark

How many flights depart from Illinois to Newark Airport on average per day?

The number of flights available between Illinois and Newark Airport is 30 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 10:00AM, with 43% of daily flights leaving in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Illinois to Newark Airport on average per week?

216 flights are operational weekly from Illinois to Newark Airport as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 30% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Newark Airport?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Newark Airport from Illinois according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 70% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Newark Airport. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Newark Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Newark Airport?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in Illinois you fly out of and what airport in Newark Airport you fly into. For example, flying from Chicago to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 3h 11m on average. On the other hand, flying from Peoria to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport takes 6h 12m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Newark Airport?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Newark Airport were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Newark Airport?

There are 4 operators available for flights from Illinois to Newark Airport as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Newark Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Newark Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Newark Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Newark Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Newark Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:44 pm - 10:36 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-EWR Newark

14h 52m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:14 pm - 5:40 pmEWR Newark-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$159Frontier

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

2:29 pm - 9:24 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-EWR Newark

5h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:29 pm - 5:40 pmEWR Newark-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$172Frontier

Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13

7:30 am - 10:48 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 18mnonstop

1:20 pm - 6:34 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

6h 14m1 stop Burlington

$236United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

9:35 pm - 12:57 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 22mnonstop

9:45 pm - 11:21 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 36mnonstop

$243United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 3

10:05 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 25mnonstop

6:55 am - 8:44 amEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 49mnonstop

$267American Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

6:43 am - 10:06 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 23mnonstop

2:20 pm - 4:11 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 51mnonstop

$267American Airlines

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6:44 pm - 10:05 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-EWR Newark

38h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky

10:14 pm - 5:40 pmEWR Newark-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 26m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$275Multiple Airlines

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6:04 am - 2:12 pmMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

7h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:40 am - 12:47 pmEWR Newark-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$287Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

12:49 pm - 8:53 pmMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

7h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:00 am - 9:32 amEWR Newark-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$287Delta

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

9:51 am - 12:03 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

13h 12m1 stop Orlando

11:50 am - 6:25 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 35m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$295Multiple Airlines

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8h 11m1 stop Orlando

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7h 59m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$234Frontier

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 22

3:50 pm - 1:01 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

8h 11m1 stop Orlando

11:35 am - 6:23 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

7h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$241Frontier

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6:00 am - 9:13 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 13mnonstop

2:00 pm - 6:33 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

5h 33m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

$257United Airlines

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2h 44mnonstop

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10:11 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 19mnonstop

5:23 am - 7:13 amEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 50mnonstop

$352American Airlines

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6h 02m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

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7h 38m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl

$356American Airlines

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6:08 am - 12:19 pmBMI Bloomington-Normal-EWR Newark

5h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:30 am - 3:45 pmEWR Newark-BMI Bloomington-Normal

8h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$376Delta

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6:05 am - 12:19 pmMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

5h 14m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:00 pm - 6:22 pmEWR Newark-MDW Chicago Midway

6h 22m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$381Delta

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 19

1:59 pm - 1:03 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

10h 04m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

12:17 pm - 10:59 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 42m2 stops Charleston Yeager Orlando

$393Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 10

3:50 pm - 1:01 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

8h 11m1 stop Orlando

12:17 pm - 10:59 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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$458Multiple Airlines

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Oct 28

CMI12:38 pmChampaign University-Willard

7h 50m

1 stop

EWR9:28 pmNewark

Oct 31

EWR2:20 pmNewark

4h 45m

1 stop

CMI6:05 pmChampaign University-Willard

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Sep 22

ORD1:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 21m

EWR4:36 pmNewark

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EWR10:44 amNewark

2h 45m

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$282

American Airlines

Oct 7

MLI5:03 pmMoline Quad-City

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EWR6:55 amNewark

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Sep 14

ORD6:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 22m

EWR9:32 pmNewark

Sep 24

EWR8:40 pmNewark

2h 48m

ORD10:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$260

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Oct 7

ORD5:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 12m

EWR8:12 amNewark

Oct 14

EWR10:22 amNewark

2h 38m

ORD12:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$267

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Sep 18

MLI10:42 amMoline Quad-City

6h 19m

1 stop

EWR6:01 pmNewark

Sep 20

EWR6:00 amNewark

5h 07m

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1 stop20h 26m

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Tue 10/20

6:04 am-2:12 pm

1 stop7h 08m

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9:40 am-12:47 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$287

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12:49 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop7h 04m

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1 stop4h 32m

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9:51 am-12:03 am

1 stop13h 12m

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11:50 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$295

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Newark Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Newark Airport from Illinois is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $199, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Newark Airport in January, then you should wait until November to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $249.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Newark Airport?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Newark Airport is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $281. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Monday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Illinois to Newark Airport for around $465.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Newark Airport?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Newark Airport is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $281. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $511.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Newark flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to Newark Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Newark Airport from Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Newark Airport for around $283 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Newark Airport from Illinois for as low as $234 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Newark Airport flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois to Newark Airport flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Newark Airport flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Illinois to Newark Airport.

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The best one-way flight to Newark Airport from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $105. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Newark Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $159.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Newark Airport?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Newark Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Newark Airport?
There are 4 operators available for flights from Illinois to Newark Airport as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Newark Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Illinois to Newark Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Newark Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Newark Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Newark Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Illinois to Newark Airport?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Illinois to Newark Airport is Boeing 737-800 (13.66% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (12.54%), Boeing 737-900 (10.76%), and Boeing 757-200 (10.17%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $39	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,612 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $88	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,548 reviews	Search Delta flights
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