Newark to Chicago (EWR–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
EWR–ORD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 717 miles in approximately 2h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, EK, NH, NZ, TP | 112 | 32Q, 739, 752, 7M9, A21N, B39M | 2h14-4h52 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NH, NZ, TP | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, JL, QR | 35 | 319, 738 | 2h42-4h04 | Oneworld | AS, BA, JL, QR | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 320 | 2h26 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Newark
| Metric | EWR→ORD | TEB→ORD | LGA→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from EWR | – | 13 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 9 | 16 |
| Weekly flights | 329 | 4 | 564 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 1h 50m | 2h 7m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
EWR: EDT · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Newark, it's 5:00 PM in Chicago.
NJ Transit train from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport station takes 25–30 minutes ($13.50); an AirTrain connection ($5.50 more) links to the terminals. From Midtown Manhattan, the journey costs around $19 total.Ride-shares from Manhattan run $45–80 depending on traffic; add the $17.50 Lincoln Tunnel toll. Taxis from Manhattan carry a flat $55 rate plus tolls and tip. Allow 60–90 minutes from Midtown during peak hours.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
EWR–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Newark to Chicago O'Hare Route
EWR-ORD is a United Airlines hub-to-hub segment connecting its primary New York gateway with its Chicago complex across 720 miles. Six airlines serve roughly 269 weekly frequencies, with United holding the dominant share. Block time averages around 2 hours 30 minutes westbound. The route carries high proportions of connecting passengers at both ends, characteristic of hub-to-hub operations.
Hub Integration and Delay Exposure
United's integrated EWR-ORD scheduling means connection timing at both ends is coordinated within its network bank structure. Newark's Ground Delay Programs, generated by New York TRACON congestion and fog events, frequently affect ORD departures, while ORD's winter weather and summer thunderstorms create the mirror effect for EWR-bound flights. The route is heavily used by United frequent flyers leveraging both hubs for transcon and transatlantic connections.