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Newark → Chicago Flights from Newark (EWR) to Chicago (MDW)
Timezone shift +1h Direction westbound Flight time 2h 31m Distance 1,139 km Direct 1 airlines
Overview Airlines(2) Awards(1) Seasonal
Alliances Star Alliance SkyTeam Oneworld
Classes Economy Premium Economy Business First
Schedule su mo tu we th fr sa
Newark to Chicago Flights Flights from Newark to Chicago are operated 2 times a week. Departure times vary between 13:30 and 22:30. You can fly in Y and W and J and F. The flight distance is 1,139 km (708 miles).
Arrival Windows Best times to arrive for faster recovery
7AM–7PM
Morning light helps you stay awake longer
9PM–5AM
Arriving during your body's sleep window makes adjustment harder
The difference: choosing the right arrival window can save 1–2+ days of recovery time.
Arrival Strategy for Chicago How to manage jetlag based on arrival time
Upon morning arrival, immediately engage with local time by getting natural sunlight and staying active. Avoid long naps and consume light, nutritious meals to help reset your circadian rhythm.
Afternoon arrivals should minimize caffeine and exposure to screens. Take a short 20-30 minute nap if necessary, but ensure it doesn't extend beyond that to prevent deeper sleep disruption.
For evening arrivals, limit heavy meals and alcohol. Create a dark, quiet sleep environment and aim to align with local nighttime as quickly as possible to minimize jetlag impact.
Best Time to Visit Chicago Monthly climate overview
Airport Recovery Facilities Jetlag-friendly amenities at each airport
EWR
Comfort: 3.0/10
Min connection: 60min
Top Airlines Nonstop service on this route
F9
Frontier Airlines, Inc. 13:30 Airbus A320neo 2h 31m
F9
Frontier Airlines, Inc. 22:30 Airbus A320neo 2h 31m
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Jetlag Score 90
Minimal Jetlag K2 composite score
Recovery Estimate Conservative 1.0 days
Aggressive 0.6 days
Direction westbound
Route Facts Origin EWR
Destination MDW
Distance 1,139 km
Timezone Shift +1h
Direct Airlines 1
Currency USD
Languages English,Spanish
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