Newark skyline reflected in the Passaic River. Flights from Chicago to Newark

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Newark

Compare Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Newark Liberty (EWR) flights, and read the O'Hare security hours and Newark's AirTrain and NJ Transit changes before you go.

ORD to EWR · 717 mi · 2h 10m est.

ORD to EWR
717 miles
2h 10m nonstop (estimated)
3 airlines in our fare results

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Chicago to Newark flight insights

Average flight time

~2h 10m (estimated)

ORD → EWR

Cheapest cached price

$153

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Prices shown may not be current. Last checked: Oct 19, 2026.

Planning a trip from Chicago to Newark? The average flight time on this route is ~2h 10m (estimated). The lowest fare we recorded on this route recently was $153 (last checked Oct 19, 2026); today's live fare for your dates can differ.

Chicago to Newark covers a straight-line distance of about 717 miles. Based on that distance, a nonstop flight would take approximately ~2h 10m (estimated). Actual flight time varies by airline, aircraft and routing.

Chicago to Newark at a glance

ORD to EWR is about 717 miles in a straight line. The curved line is an illustration; the route your airline flies may differ.

Route Quick Facts

Quick facts for flights from Chicago to Newark on Eazair
Origin	Chicago (ORD)
Destination	Newark (EWR)
Average Flight Time	~2h 10m (estimated)
Current Lowest Fare	$153
Fares Last Checked	Oct 19, 2026
Distance	717 miles (ORD to EWR)
Time in Newark	1 hour ahead of Chicago
Airlines in our fare results	3

Local time in Newark is 1 hour ahead of Chicago. Chicago is on Central Time, Newark on Eastern Time.

Flight deals from Chicago to Newark

Searches on this page use O'Hare (ORD) and Newark Liberty International (EWR), the New Jersey airport, not JFK or LaGuardia (LGA). Midway (MDW) is a separate Chicago airport. United and American have appeared in EazAir's fare checks for this route, and both are on O'Hare's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) for Newark. Schedules change, so check the stops on each result. At Newark, American uses Terminal A, while United uses Terminals A, B and C, depending on the flight.

Confirm your O'Hare terminal on your boarding pass or airline app. In Terminal 1, O'Hare lists CP1 from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 3's CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. O'Hare warns these hours can shift with day-to-day airport activity. Pace Routes 250 and 330 and weekday Metra North Central Service trains reach the Multi-Modal Facility, linked to every terminal by the Airport Transit System.

Newark's Terminal A has no AirTrain stop: from the Terminal A AirTrain station, the airport describes a 15 minute walk on a covered pathway or a 5 minute shuttle ride. For a train between 5 a.m. and 3 p.m. on outage days through 13 Nov 2026, ride AirTrain to P4 Station and switch to a free shuttle bus, the airport says. NJ Transit's Portal Cutover schedule has fewer weekday trains into New York Penn Station, and NJ Transit says regular schedules resume 15 Nov 2026. Ride app pickup at Terminal C is on Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage.

EazAir has stored only 3 fare checks so far for ORD to EWR, run from 16 Sep to 15 Oct 2026, each for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days later. They returned 2 different results, and the highest was less than one and a half times the lowest. That is too few checks to read much into. Search your own dates, and check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

Airports for Chicago to Newark flights

Departure · Chicago

O'Hare International (ORD)

Central Time

Other airports near Chicago: Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Arrival · Newark

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Eastern Time

Other airports near New York: John F. Kennedy International (JFK), LaGuardia (LGA), Stewart International (SWF)

About Newark

Areas to know in Newark

Ironbound
Downtown
Forest Hill

Weather in Newark

The same general Northeast pattern as nearby New York: four distinct seasons, humid summers, cold winters.

Chicago to Newark: airport and fare guide

Checked on 17 Oct 2026 against the airport, airline and transit pages listed under Sources. Airports and airlines change these details, so confirm them with your airline before you fly.

Chicago O'Hare International's nonstop list (as of 1 Sep 2026) shows Newark (EWR) served by American Airlines and United Airlines. Schedules change, so check the stops shown with each result.

Newark Liberty International (EWR) is in New Jersey. New York JFK (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA) are separate airports, so check which one your ticket shows.

Chicago Midway (MDW) is a separate airport, served by the CTA Orange Line. Check which Chicago airport each fare uses.

Leaving from Chicago O'Hare International (ORD)

The CTA Blue Line runs 24 hours to O'Hare station, which links to Terminals 1, 2 and 3 by Basement Level tunnels. For Terminal 5, ride the free Airport Transit System from Terminal 2.
Pace Routes 250 and 330 and Metra North Central Service weekday trains stop at the Multi-Modal Facility, which the Airport Transit System links to every terminal.
O'Hare lists the Terminal 5 checkpoint (CP10) as open 24 hours, with TSA PreCheck from 3:45 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Terminal 2's checkpoint (CP5) is listed from 3:15 a.m. to 11 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
In Terminal 1, CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and CP2, with TSA PreCheck, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. In Terminal 3, CP7A is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., with PreCheck from 3:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
O'Hare says checkpoint hours may be affected by day-to-day airport activities, and recommends checking with your airline about operations on the date of your flight.

Arriving at Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Airline	EWR terminal
American	Terminal A
United	Terminals A, B and C, depending on the flight
Other airlines	Check your boarding pass or airline app.

From the airport's airline list, which shows no update date. Terminal use can change, so check with your airline.

Three terminals, A, B and C. Terminal C is operated by United.
AirTrain links Terminals B and C, the Terminal A station (rental cars), P3 (hotel shuttles), P4 parking and the Airport Train Station. It does not stop at Terminal A itself.
From the Terminal A AirTrain station, walk about 15 minutes on a covered pathway or take the free shuttle bus, which the airport says runs 4 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Many travellers changing terminals must clear TSA screening again. United runs a shuttle after security between Terminals A and C, so United domestic connections there skip a second screening.

Getting from EWR	Where to board	Where it goes
NJ Transit trains (Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line)	Take AirTrain to the Airport Train Station. The AirTrain access fee is included in an NJ Transit ticket.	New York Penn Station, about 30 minutes according to NJ Transit, plus Newark Penn Station and New Jersey towns. A fare applies.
Amtrak	Take AirTrain to the same Airport Train Station. Amtrak says the AirTrain fare is included in Amtrak tickets to and from the station.	Northeast Regional trains, which the airport lists for Trenton and North Philadelphia. A fare applies.
AirTrain replacement shuttle bus (5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays, through 13 Nov 2026)	At the Airport Train Station, follow red banner signs reading "AirTrain Construction Partial Outage".	Free bus to your terminal. The airport says to allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes.
Buses	CoachUSA's Newark Airport express stops at every terminal. NJ Transit routes GO28, 37, 62, 67 and 107 serve the terminals directly, according to NJ Transit.	Express: Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park and Port Authority Bus Terminal, about 50 minutes according to the airport. NJ Transit: Newark Penn Station, Elizabeth, Jersey City and other New Jersey towns. A fare applies.
Ride apps (Uber, Lyft)	Terminal A: arrivals level, across the street. Terminal B: arrivals level, on the terminal frontage. Terminal C: Floor 3 of the Terminal C Garage.	Anywhere in the region. Follow signs for Ride App Pick Up and collect your bags first.
Taxis	Licensed taxis are available outside each terminal. Use only an official terminal taxi stand. The Port Authority Welcome Center on arrivals Level 1 of each terminal can help.	Anywhere in the region. Surcharges and tolls can apply.

What the lowest fares include

Fare	Carry-on	Checked bag	Seat	Changes
American Basic Economy	Included, plus a personal item.	Not included, except for some AAdvantage status members and eligible cardmembers.	A free seat is assigned at check-in, or you can pay to choose one.	Generally not allowed. American describes a 24-hour window and some credit options on its Basic Economy page.
United Basic Economy	Not included on domestic flights. One personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.	Not included; check United's bag fee calculator.	Assigned by United before boarding.	Changes may not be allowed. Refund if cancelled within 24 hours of booking, under United's 24-hour policy; after that, partial travel credit.

Based on the airlines' own pages, checked on 17 Oct 2026. Fees are left out because they change often. Check the final price, bags and fare rules on the partner site before you pay.

How EazAir measured fares on this route

EazAir's first 3 fare checks from Chicago to Newark ran from 16 Sep to 15 Oct 2026. For the return direction, Newark to Chicago, EazAir's first 16 checks ran from 10 Sep to 12 Oct 2026. Each check asked partner travel sites for the lowest one-way economy fare for one adult, departing 30 days after the check. Results can include connecting flights. The highest result was less than one and a half times the lowest. The 3 checks returned 2 different results. With only 3 checks, this cannot show a pattern. Search your own dates for current prices.

Sources

Delta: Delta's new O'Hare home (11 Oct 2022, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Public transit (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
CTA: Airports (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: ATS service update (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: TSA checkpoints (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
O'Hare: Domestic nonstop destinations (as of 1 Sep 2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminals (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Airlines (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Connections guide (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Public transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Taxis (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Ride app services (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: AirTrain partial service outage (07/27/2026 - 11/13/2026, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal A (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Terminal C (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EWR: Transportation (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Liberty International Airport (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
Amtrak: Newark Liberty International Airport station (EWR) (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
NJ Transit: Newark Airport Station, AirTrain service replaced by shuttle bus (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
American Airlines: Basic Economy (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
United: Basic Economy FAQ (no date shown, accessed 17 Oct 2026)
EazAir fare checks for ORD to EWR, 16 Sep 2026 to 15 Oct 2026; EWR to ORD, 10 Sep 2026 to 12 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Where is TSA PreCheck in O'Hare Terminal 1?

O'Hare lists TSA PreCheck at CP2 in Terminal 1, from 4 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. CP1 is listed from 3:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. O'Hare says hours may change with airport activity.

Which Newark terminal do United and American use?

Newark's airline list places American in Terminal A and United in Terminals A, B or C, depending on the flight. United also runs a free shuttle between its Newark gates after security.

Is AirTrain Newark running normally?

Not fully. From 5 a.m. to 3 p.m. on most weekdays through 13 Nov 2026, free shuttle buses replace AirTrain at the Airport Train Station, and the airport says to allow an extra 10 to 15 minutes.

Is there a bus from Newark airport to Grand Central or Port Authority?

CoachUSA's Newark Airport express stops at every terminal and serves Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The airport puts the trip at about 50 minutes.

Do the lowest United and American fares from Chicago to Newark include a carry-on?

American Basic Economy includes a carry-on plus a personal item. United Basic Economy on domestic flights allows one personal item only, unless you are a MileagePlus Premier member, travel with one, or hold a qualifying MileagePlus card.

How far apart are O'Hare and Newark?

ORD and EWR are about 717 miles apart in a straight line. Flight times vary by airline, direction and routing, so check the scheduled time shown with each result.

Airline bag fees

Baggage allowances differ significantly between fare classes (Basic/Light vs. Standard/Flex) and can change over time. Always verify the exact allowance for your specific fare with the airline before you fly.

Checked bag fees from each airline's own website
Airline	Carry-on, basic economy	1st checked bag	2nd checked bag	Source
American Airlines	Included	$45	$55	aa.com, Sep 24, 2026
United Airlines	Not included	$40	$50	united.com, Sep 24, 2026
Delta Air Lines	Included	$45	$55	delta.com, Sep 24, 2026
JetBlue	Included	$45	$59	jetblue.com, Sep 24, 2026
Alaska Airlines	Included	$45	$55	alaskaair.com, Sep 24, 2026
Frontier Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	flyfrontier.com, Sep 24, 2026
Sun Country Airlines	Not included	Varies	Varies	suncountry.com, Sep 24, 2026

Domestic US fees per bag, each way, when paid online in advance. "Varies" means the airline prices bags by route and date.

Travel tips

Arrive early for domestic flights

TSA generally recommends arriving at least 2 hours before a domestic departure, more at larger hub airports during peak travel periods.

Pack a mixed carry-on

Keep a change of clothes, chargers, and any essentials in your carry-on rather than only your checked bag, in case of a delay or a bag that doesn't arrive with you.

Ease jet lag on longer routes

On longer cross-country flights, adjusting your sleep schedule a day or two before departure and staying hydrated in flight can reduce jet lag on arrival.

Screenshot your confirmation

Save a screenshot or PDF of your booking confirmation and boarding pass before you travel, in case you lose signal or battery at the airport.

Check in online when it opens

Most airlines open online check-in 24 hours before departure. Checking in early can help with seat selection and, on some airlines, boarding group assignment.