Chicago to Newark (ORD–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Chicago to Newark
7 carriers, 251 flights/week nonstop.
7 Airlines
251 Flights/wk
717 mi
1h 34m nonstop
+1h ahead
157 1-stop hubs
ORD–EWR is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 717 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 157 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop ORD–EWR service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| UA United Airlines | 118 | 32Q, 739, 752, 777, 7M9, A21N | 2h05-3h33 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 63 | 319, 738, 7M8, E70, E75 | 2h07-2h25 | Oneworld | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 26 | 739 | 2h07-4h22 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 22 | 738, E70 | 2h17-2h22 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 14 | 738, E70 | 2h15-2h23 | Oneworld | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | 32B | 2h08 | – | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express | 1 | – | 1h34 | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to EWR direction.
Mon
36
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34
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37
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36
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
43
Nonstop flights
251
Outbound / wk
284
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Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to EWR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
157
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
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Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability
On-Time Performance
What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → EWR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
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50%
Arriving
84%
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EWR → ORD
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
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73%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
ORD delays → EWR delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Newark from Chicago
Nearby airports with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
| Metric | ORD→EWR | MDW→EWR | MKE→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 251 | 7 | 21 |
| Flight time | 1h 34m | 2h | 2h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Chicago (MDW) to Newark flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Newark flights · Madison (MSN) to Newark flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Newark is 1 hour
ahead of
Chicago.
ORD: CDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
ORD: CDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
Distance & Flight Time
717 mi / 1,154 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 34m to 4h 22m.
Getting to ORD
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
Getting from EWR
AirTrain connects terminals to Newark Airport rail station ($5.50 one-way, paid at the station). NJ Transit trains then run to New York Penn Station (25–30 min, $13.50) or Newark Penn Station (5 min). Total to Midtown Manhattan: $19 and about 45 minutes.
Taxis carry a flat $55 rate to Manhattan (plus tolls and tip). Ride-shares are typically $45–75. Shared shuttle vans to Midtown hotels run around $25–30 per person. Car rentals are on-site in the P4 garage.
Newark Climate
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that generate frequent ground delays June through August. Winters are cold (−4 to 4°C) with snow and ice storms several times per season. Nor'easters can close EWR for hours.
Spring brings variable conditions with frost possible into April. Fall is the most reliable travel season. Fog off Newark Bay occasionally reduces visibility in autumn and winter.
Facts
ORD–EWR Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Chicago to Newark route.
Route details
Distance717 mi / 1,154 km
Flight time1h 34m to 4h 22m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)7
Weekly flights251 out / 284 return
1-stop connections157 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: EWR
Full nameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA / ICAOEWR / KEWR
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation18 ft / 5 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ORD to EWR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport take approximately 1h 34m to 4h 22m. The route covers 717 miles.
7 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, British Airways, GoJet Airlines LLC d/b/a United Express, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 251 nonstop flights per week from ORD to EWR. The return direction has about 284 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BED, MDT, BWI, LGA, OWB, MHT, MKC, OMA, LNK, LCQ, PNS, HHH, HOU, SUN, ASE, PLS, UDD, VNY, AGS, ONT, SBA, MTJ, MYR, BZE, SJC, STT, UVF, CUR, MBJ, UIO, SJD, MDE, CUN, PUJ, LIR, ILM, AGP, SID, MSN, BOG, IAD, ROC, JAX, DTW, GSP, SYR, PIT, BUF, DCA, MCI, ATL, EYW, ARN, STL, BGR, CLE, YYZ, IND, TYS, GRR, PHL, CVG, CRW, YQB, PWM, RDU, CLT, SDF, CHS, BRU, BOS, MKE, NAS, SLC, MSP, SMF, ORF, GSO, MAD, BNA, CMH, MEM, LIS, YUL, YOW, MSY, RIC, GUA, DEN, AVL, IAH, SAT, BTV, MIA, DUB, RSW, SNA, SJU, SAV, VIE, MCO, SRQ, CAE, TPA, GDL, AVP, DFW, CHA, EGE, AUS, FLL, MDW, PHX, PDX, MEX, PBI, LAS, LHR, JAC, WAW, LAX, SAN, SEA, BZN, KEF, BCN, SFO, FCO, PSP, PTY, VPS, FRA, SJO, JFK, ZRH, YYC, YVR, CPH, ATH, NRT, HDN, CDG, PVR, TLV, GCM, AUA, SXM, ICN, GRU, IST, DEL, AMS, MUC, DXB, MXP, HNL and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Newark is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from EWR to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.
United Airlines, which dominates EWR, operates from Terminal A and Terminal C. The vast majority of ORD–EWR United flights arrive at Terminal C, which is United's hub terminal and connects to the AirTrain monorail for ground transport. Non-United carriers on this route may use Terminal A or B. The AirTrain at EWR links all terminals to the NJ Transit rail station for onward service to Newark Penn Station and Manhattan.
Yes. Both O'Hare and Newark consistently rank at or near the top of FAA delay statistics. ORD suffers from Great Lakes weather and airspace congestion; EWR faces New York TRACON congestion, tight approach paths over dense airspace, and a single-runway effective capacity constraint during low visibility. Stacked delays at both ends mean ORD–EWR is one of the least reliable routes in the domestic system. Morning departures from ORD perform significantly better than afternoon and evening.
United sometimes operates widebody equipment on EWR rotations from ORD, particularly on transatlantic day-of-departure configurations. However, most ORD–EWR flying uses narrowbody 737 or A320-family aircraft with standard recliner first class. Polaris lie-flat is not guaranteed on this segment. Check the aircraft type on United's booking flow before purchasing. The equipment is shown before payment.
Chicago O'Hare to Newark: United's Hub-to-Hub Northeast Spine
ORD–EWR is a two-hour corridor between United's two busiest hubs, carrying both origin-destination traffic and a substantial connecting passenger flow using Newark as a transatlantic gateway. United holds a dominant share; American and other carriers provide limited competition. The route runs throughout the day with a dense morning business bank, midday frequencies, and an evening return bank. Frequency is high enough that missed connections or delays typically allow same-day rebooking within a few hours.
Newark as a Transatlantic Gateway
EWR's Terminal C handles United's full long-haul network, with onward connections to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, and dozens of other destinations. For ORD passengers positioning for a transatlantic departure, a morning ORD–EWR flight timed to a late-afternoon departure to Europe is a common itinerary. The NJ Transit Airport Line from EWR reaches Newark Penn Station in 25 minutes, with Amtrak and NJ Transit connections to New York Penn and beyond. Manhattan-bound passengers can also use the AirTrain to a cab or rideshare to the Lincoln Tunnel.