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ORD → EWR
Chicago to Newark
Your slot
Add a date and a scheduled departure time above to see how your weekday and hour have done on this route.
Other times on ORD → EWR
Time of day
- 5–9 AM89.0%
- 9 AM–12 PM76.5%
- 12–3 PM68.6%
- 3–6 PM64.1%
- 6–9 PM58.1%
- 9 PM–5 AM68.0%
Day of week
- Monday72.1%
- Tuesday76.9%
- Wednesday73.5%
- Thursday68.4%
- Friday69.0%
- Saturday73.4%
- Sunday69.2%
Bars start below the lowest figure so a real gap is visible; read the percentage, not the bar length. A time with too few flights to score is left unscored rather than guessed at.
Source: FlyerIntel analysis of US DOT BTS data · July 2023 – July 2026 · History describes what has happened on this route. It is not a prediction about your flight. Full route profile →
Which flight
Every flight number on ORD → EWR with enough history to judge, most reliable first.
On this route, UA563 (usually 7:10 AM) has the best record: 90.3% on time and 1.13% cancelled over 972 flights, against 71.7% on time for ORD → EWR as a whole.
| Flight | Usually departs | On time | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA563United Airlines | 7:10 AM | 90.3% | 1.13% |
| UA1856United Airlines | 10:51 AM | 79.5% | 4.35% |
| UA606United Airlines | 12:11 PM | 77.8% | 2.47% |
| UA2301United Airlines | 9:15 AM | 76.7% | 1.43% |
| UA759United Airlines | 7:46 PM | 64.8% | 5.33% |
| UA1209United Airlines | 9:08 PM | 64.2% | 3.13% |
| UA534United Airlines | 6:20 PM | 56.6% | 2.53% |
| UA485United Airlines | 4:40 PM | 55.6% | 2.68% |
| AA2549American Airlines | 8:30 PM | 44.4% | 7.65% |
| AA3253American Airlines | 7:24 PM | 44.0% | 6.40% |
Source: FlyerIntel analysis of US DOT BTS data · July 2023 – July 2026 · Showing 10 of 11 flight numbers. “Usually departs” is the scheduled time each flight number most often had over the period; airlines retime flights, so confirm the time on your booking. Flight numbers with fewer than 90 operations on this route are left out. This is history, not a forecast for your flight.
When to get to the airport
A starting point for ORD, not a promise about your day.
Add your departure time above for clock times.
How this was worked out
- FlyerIntel cannot currently obtain live security wait times for ORD, so this figure does not account for the queue on the day.
- It does not include your journey to the airport, parking, or a shuttle from a remote lot.
- International departures, and travel with children, checked pets or special assistance, need more time.
Both airports right now
Aviation weather is not currently a factor.
Minimal operational impact. Conditions are not a notable factor for operations right now.
UpdatedWeather conditions are slightly below ideal.
Moderate operational impact. Conditions of this kind are associated with a modest increase in disruption risk.
- Visibility 1 statute miles.
- Cloud ceiling 1000 feet.
Source: NOAA Aviation Weather Center · Conditions describe the airfield, not your flight, and change quickly.
Other ways to make this journey
Airport pairings serving Chicago to New York.
Who flies this route
Performance by the carrier that actually operates the flight.
| Carrier | Flights | On time | Cancelled | Median delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 12,999 | 74.2% | 2.22% | -7 min |
| American Airlines | 2,481 | 59.7% | 3.71% | 5 min |
| Envoy Air | 2,228 | 74.0% | 4.22% | -3 min |
| Spirit Airlines | 501 | 56.2% | 6.39% | 8 min |
| Republic Airways | 252 | 68.6% | 5.16% | -1 min |