Newark (EWR) to Chicago (ORD) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, with about 107 flights a week in July 2026. The 719-mile flight takes about 2h 43m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 719 mi ยท 1,157 km
- Flight time
- 2h 43m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying EWR to ORD
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 77 | Boeing 737-900ER, Airbus A321, Boeing 757-200 | 685,464 | 2h 44m |
| American Airlines | 30 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Airbus A319 | 106,828 | 2h 40m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E170, Embraer E175 | 35,381 | 2h 38m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321, Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A320neo | 21,308 | 2h 36m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 6,391 | 3h 2m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
EWR to ORD flight schedule
26 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 18 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:29am and the last at 9:45pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2917American Airlines | 5:29am | 7:15am | 27 | 96% |
| AA 3185American Airlines | 5:30am | 7:15am | 4 | 86% |
| UA 530United Airlines | 6:00am | 7:40am | 31 | 90% |
| AA 3027American Airlines | 6:50am | 8:36am | 27 | 88% |
| AA 3267American Airlines | 6:56am | 8:44am | 4 | 85% |
| UA 2800United Airlines | 7:15am | 9:00am | 10 | 86% |
| UA 2754United Airlines | 7:30am | 9:13am | 21 | 75% |
| UA 2488United Airlines | 8:00am | 9:44am | 31 | 84% |
| UA 2290United Airlines | 9:15am | 10:58am | 31 | 82% |
| UA 1525United Airlines | 10:19am | 11:59am | 31 | 77% |
| AA 3170American Airlines | 10:40am | 12:25pm | 4 | 83% |
| AA 2923American Airlines | 10:42am | 12:26pm | 27 | 59% |
| UA 1875United Airlines | 11:15am | 12:59pm | 31 | 78% |
| UA 1210United Airlines | 1:05pm | 2:45pm | 21 | 55% |
| UA 2053United Airlines | 1:10pm | 2:53pm | 10 | 75% |
| AA 1691American Airlines | 2:20pm | 4:12pm | 27 | 53% |
| AA 2250American Airlines | 2:20pm | 4:15pm | 4 | 55% |
| UA 2788United Airlines | 2:50pm | 4:34pm | 31 | 46% |
| UA 661United Airlines | 4:55pm | 6:39pm | 30 | 48% |
| AA 2444American Airlines | 5:19pm | 7:20pm | 27 | 61% |
| AA 1936American Airlines | 5:21pm | 7:23pm | 4 | 69% |
| UA 254United Airlines | 6:20pm | 8:07pm | 31 | 44% |
| UA 1998United Airlines | 7:12pm | 9:00pm | 10 | 43% |
| UA 1225United Airlines | 7:13pm | 9:00pm | 21 | 40% |
| UA 546United Airlines | 8:29pm | 10:15pm | 31 | 67% |
| UA 1347United Airlines | 9:45pm | 11:22pm | 22 | 62% |
Is EWR to ORD on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 6,123 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3.9% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (86%), those around 6pm the least (45%). Most delay time was caused by air traffic control and airport congestion (42%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4,415 | 70% | 25 min | 2.8% |
| American Airlines | 1,559 | 74% | 27 min | 5.7% |
| Spirit Airlines | 149 | 52% | 51 min | 16.8% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 575 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 723 | 82% | |
| 8am to 9am | 129 | 82% | |
| 9am to 10am | 345 | 80% | |
| 10am to 11am | 559 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 529 | 76% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 430 | 73% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 506 | 66% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 232 | 73% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 354 | 48% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 296 | 59% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 376 | 45% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 378 | 63% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 127 | 60% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 310 | 67% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 490 | 74,140 | |
| September 2025 | 467 | 70,395 | |
| October 2025 | 502 | 76,071 | |
| November 2025 | 491 | 69,762 | |
| December 2025 | 504 | 73,777 | |
| January 2026 | 451 | 58,540 | |
| February 2026 | 410 | 52,449 | |
| March 2026 | 487 | 70,093 | |
| April 2026 | 522 | 72,054 | |
| May 2026 | 552 | 80,466 | |
| June 2026 | 517 | 80,596 | |
| July 2026 | 475 | 77,030 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.