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Flight Duration13 h and 28 mFlights between Chicago and Manchester take, on average, 13 h and 28 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£211Cheapest price for a flight between Chicago and Manchester found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing AirportO'hare International AirportThe airport O'hare International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Chicago and Manchester

Arriving AirportManchester InternationalFlights departing Chicago with Manchester as destination arrive at Manchester International

High seasonDecemberAccording to search data from our customers, December is the busiest time to fly from Chicago to Manchester

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data March is the most popular time to book a flight to Manchester when departing from Chicago

Flight route information

Distance: 3813 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW)How far from city centre: 4 miles

Manchester airports

Manchester International (MAN)How far from city centre: 9 miles

Flights departing from Chicago

Chicago is a fascinating city, filled with thrilling attractions and things to do. It is one of the largest cities in the US and it attracts thousands of travellers from all over the world. Chicago is an international centre for commerce, industry, technology, telecommunication and transportation. The city benefits from some beautiful architecture and buildings, including the tallest buildings in America.

Chicago is famous for its sport teams: the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. The Midwestern metropolis has a picturesque lakefront, shopping malls and a wide range of restaurants and bars. Flights from Chicago to Manchester depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), which is the main international airport serving the city.

Getting to Chicago airport

O'Hare International Airport serves as a gateway to Chicago for both international and domestic flights. America Airlines, British Airways and other major airlines offer Chicago to Manchester flights from O'Hare Airport and the average flight time to Manchester is about 7 hours, 30 minutes. The airport is the major hub for American Airlines and United Airlines.

It is located about 27km northwest of downtown Chicago and it is reachable from the city centre. There are several transport options such as mass transit, trains and shuttles. You can opt for any of these options for transfer from the city to the airport. You can also rent a car or take a taxi to your destination.

Arriving to Manchester

Manchester is a beautiful cosmopolitan city with a lively entertainment scene. The city is popular for its industrial past, which is evident in its Victorian buildings. The city is the gateway to several North West attractions such as the Peak District, the Maritime City of Liverpool, Chester, the Lake District and North Wales.

If you want to watch English Premier League Football, you should visit Manchester, which is the home of Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs. Its industrial revolution has made it one of the most liveable cities in England. Apart from its stunning attractions, Manchester features a myriad of unique restaurants, pubs and cafes.

How to get to the city centre

All flights to Manchester from Chicago are handled by Manchester Airport, which is one of the busiest airports in England. The journey takes about 7 hours, 35 minutes from Chicago O'Hare International Airport. The airport has three passenger terminals, which serve domestic and international flights. The terminals are well-equipped with modern amenities and facilities.

Manchester Airport is located just 13.9 km from the city centre, and getting to the city centre from the airport is very easy. Upon your arrival, you can opt for a train ride to Manchester Piccadilly Train Station. You can also take a bus, coach or a taxi to the city centre.

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Manchester is one of England's most exciting cities with plentiful attractions, and fascinating activities.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Chicago to Manchester

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Chicago to Manchester?

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Chicago. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

How can I find cheap flights from Chicago to Manchester at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Chicago to Manchester is 212£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Manchester?

The most popular months to book a flight from Chicago to Manchester are March, July and September, based on the searches of our customers. For insights on the best time to book flights to Manchester, visit our page best time to book your flights, where you’ll find useful information based on travel trends.

When is the best time to travel from Chicago to Manchester?

The best time of the year to go to Manchester when flying from Chicago depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Manchester from Chicago in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and June. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, January, November and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Chicago - Manchester.

How long does the flight take to go from Chicago to Manchester?

The total flight time between Chicago and Manchester is of around 13:28 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,240 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Chicago and Manchester?

The main airport route flying between Chicago and Manchester is: O'hare International Airport (ORD) to Manchester International (MAN). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Icelandair.

Klm Royal Dutch Airlines.

Aer Lingus.

Which are the airlines with flights from Chicago to Manchester?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Chicago to Manchester are:

Aer Lingus.
Virgin Atlantic.
United Airlines.

Aer Lingus, stopping in Dublin for 80 minutes minimum.

United Airlines, with 120 minutes scale in Frankfurt.
Virgin Atlantic, with 68 minutes scale in Atlanta.

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