Chicago to Newark (ORD–EWR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–EWR is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, American Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 717 miles in approximately 2h 23m. 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, NZ | 120 | 32Q, 739, 752, 7M9, A21N | 2h10-2h36 | Star Alliance | AC, EK, NZ | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, QR | 47 | 319, 738 | 2h18-2h24 | Oneworld | AS, BA, QR | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| G7 GoJet Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Newark from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→EWR | MDW→EWR | GYY→EWR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 8 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 294 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 23m | 2h 40m | 1h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · EWR: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 7:00 PM in Newark.
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.
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.
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.
ORD–EWR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.