How long does it take to fly to Chicago?

Average flight duration from New Jersey to Chicago depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Newark to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 2h 29m on average, while flying from Atlantic City to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 11h 14m on average. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is the most popular airport in Chicago.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New Jersey to Chicago?

Frontier, United Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from New Jersey to Chicago

How many flights depart from New Jersey to Chicago on average per day?

As of September 2026, there are 45 flights per day flying from New Jersey to Chicago. The most common time of day flights depart is 2:00PM, with 44% of flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from New Jersey to Chicago on average per week?

As of September 2026, 316 flights take off from New Jersey and land in Chicago each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Sat, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from New Jersey 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 Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Jersey to Chicago?

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Jersey to Chicago?

As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from New Jersey to Chicago.

How old do you have to be to fly from New Jersey to Chicago?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Jersey to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago 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 Chicago. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:01 pm - 8:46 amTTN Trenton-Mercer-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 45m1 stop Orlando

9:51 am - 7:15 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TTN Trenton-Mercer

8h 24m1 stop Orlando

$218Frontier

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

11:03 am - 1:01 amTTN Trenton-Mercer-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 58m1 stop Orlando

5:35 am - 10:18 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-TTN Trenton-Mercer

27h 43m1 stop Orlando

$218Frontier

Thu, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 15

5:31 am - 7:20 amEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 49mnonstop

5:00 am - 12:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

6h 35m1 stop Charlotte Douglas

$253American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

9:55 am - 1:36 pmEWR Newark-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 41m1 stop Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6:42 pm - 10:36 amMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

14h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$269Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

9:55 am - 1:36 pmEWR Newark-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 41m1 stop Knoxville McGhee Tyson

6:42 pm - 10:36 amMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

14h 54m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$270Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

5:38 am - 7:30 amEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 52mnonstop

10:14 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 16mnonstop

$273American Airlines

Wed, Jan 6 - Wed, Jan 6

9:52 pm - 11:39 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 47mnonstop

6:00 am - 9:11 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 11mnonstop

$277United Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Thu, Dec 31

8:30 pm - 10:18 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 48mnonstop

10:39 am - 1:57 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 18mnonstop

$277United Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

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

4h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

6:44 pm - 11:16 pmMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

3h 32m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$297Delta

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 19

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

6h 00m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:31 pm - 11:48 pmMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

5h 17m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul

$297Delta

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

7h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

8h 11m1 stop Orlando

$247Frontier

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 3

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

7h 48m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

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

8h 11m1 stop Orlando

$252Frontier

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

10:44 am - 12:29 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 45mnonstop

8:07 pm - 11:29 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 22mnonstop

$306American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 13

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

2h 50mnonstop

8:07 pm - 11:29 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 22mnonstop

$306American Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 27

6:00 am - 7:42 amEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 42mnonstop

6:59 am - 10:07 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 08mnonstop

$306United Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 29

10:22 am - 12:00 pmEWR Newark-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

2h 38mnonstop

6:59 am - 10:07 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-EWR Newark

2h 08mnonstop

$306United Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 29

4:29 pm - 10:44 pmEWR Newark-MDW Chicago Midway

7h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:29 am - 3:58 pmMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

5h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$331Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 7

6:00 am - 9:07 amEWR Newark-MDW Chicago Midway

4h 07m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:29 am - 3:58 pmMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

5h 29m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$331Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 6

11:35 am - 5:46 pmEWR Newark-MDW Chicago Midway

7h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:24 pm - 11:05 amMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

12h 41m1 stop Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

$354Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 2

11:35 am - 5:51 pmEWR Newark-MDW Chicago Midway

7h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:24 pm - 11:05 amMDW Chicago Midway-EWR Newark

12h 41m1 stop Valparaiso Destin-Ft Walton Beach

$356Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 2

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Frontier

Dec 8

TTN11:03 amTrenton-Mercer

14h 58m

1 stop

ORD1:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 15

ORD5:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 43m

1 stop

TTN10:18 amTrenton-Mercer

$218

Frontier

Nov 23

TTN9:52 pmTrenton-Mercer

27h 51m

1 stop

ORD12:43 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 27

ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

13h 27m

1 stop

TTN8:57 pmTrenton-Mercer

$227

Frontier

Dec 12

TTN11:03 amTrenton-Mercer

14h 58m

1 stop

ORD1:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Dec 14

ORD5:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 43m

1 stop

TTN10:18 amTrenton-Mercer

$229

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American Airlines

Oct 17

EWR5:31 amNewark

2h 49m

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 19

ORD8:07 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 22m

EWR11:29 pmNewark

$278

American Airlines

Nov 8

EWR6:47 amNewark

2h 57m

ORD8:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 15

ORD10:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 20m

EWR1:30 pmNewark

$286

American Airlines

Oct 15

EWR5:31 amNewark

2h 49m

ORD7:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 18

ORD6:43 amChicago O'Hare Intl

2h 23m

EWR10:06 amNewark

$288

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9:51 am-7:15 pm

1 stop8h 24m

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11:03 am-1:01 am

1 stop14h 58m

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5:35 am-10:18 am

1 stop27h 43m

$218

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Thu 10/15

5:31 am-7:20 am

Nonstop2h 49m

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Thu 10/22

5:00 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$253

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9:55 am-1:36 pm

1 stop4h 41m

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6:42 pm-10:36 am

1 stop14h 54m

$269

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1 stop14h 54m

$270

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EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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5:38 am-7:30 am

Nonstop2h 52m

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Nonstop2h 16m

$273

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EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Mon 12/21

9:52 pm-11:39 pm

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Thu 12/31

6:00 am-9:11 am

Nonstop2h 11m

$277

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EWR Newark - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

EWRORD

Newark

Wed 11/11

8:30 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

10:39 am-1:57 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$277

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - MDW Chicago Midway

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Newark

Sat 10/17

6:00 am-9:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/19

6:44 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$297

NewarkChicago

EWR Newark - MDW Chicago Midway

EWRMDW

Newark

Wed 10/21

1:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/27

5:31 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$297

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $334. 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 New Jersey to Chicago for around $413.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the evening. Flights from New Jersey to Chicago during this time can be as low as $330. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $374.

What is the cheapest New Jersey to Chicago flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from New Jersey to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from New Jersey when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $246 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from New Jersey for as low as $177 on momondo.

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

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Best Price Found	$113
Fastest flight time	2h 00m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Chicago	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from New Jersey in the past 72 hours is $113. The best round-trip flight deal from New Jersey to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $218.

The fastest flight from New Jersey to Chicago takes 2h 00m

Direct flights go from New Jersey to Chicago every day.

There are 3 airports in Chicago. From New Jersey there are direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Jersey to Chicago?
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As of September 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from New Jersey to Chicago.
How old do you have to be to fly from New Jersey to Chicago?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Jersey to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago 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 Chicago. 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 New Jersey to Chicago?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from New Jersey to Chicago is Boeing 737-800 (13.80% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-900 (12.72%), Airbus A321neo (11.56%), and Boeing 757-200 (8.78%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $55	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.6 2,572 reviews	Search Frontier flights
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