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Flight route information

Distance: 3954 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 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

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Useful information for the flight from London to Chicago

How long is the flight from London to Chicago?

The flight duration is nine hours from London to Chicago on a direct flight path. There are frequent departures on many airlines from London.

What documentation do I need to fly to Chicago from England?

UK citizens will need a passport that's valid at least six months after the end of their stay in the United States. You'll also need to apply for an ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization). It's a simple, cheap online process.

Is there a time change from London to Chicago?

The time difference is six hours between Chicago and the UK.

What are the most important things to pack in my suitcase when travelling to Chicago?

As with all city breaks, comfortable walking shoes are ideal for exploring the sights. There's more of a difference in the seasons here too, with warm summers and cold, snowy winters. That said, trips around December allow you to do your Christmas shopping on the famous Magnificent Mile.

Which airlines fly from London to Chicago

British Airways, dependable and with a penchant for delivering top service.
American Airlines, the world's largest airline by fleet size and passengers carried.
United Airlines, another staple of the major American carriers.
Lufthansa, Germany's flagship airline.
Norwegian Air, a superb national carrier.

How to find cheap flights from London to Chicago

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When are the best times to fly from London to Chicago

June sees Chicago bathed in sunshine, yet is comfortably before the peak summer season.
September also catches the end of the warm weather and tends to be quieter than August.
December is excellent for Christmas holidays in the snow, and shopping or checking out the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival.
February is one of the cheapest times to go and still makes for a wonderful holiday when you wrap up for it.

Airports in London

There are five major airports in London: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and London City. Most direct flights from the city to Chicago depart from Heathrow and Gatwick.

Useful information about Heathrow Airport

This airport is approximately 16 miles to the west of central London and offers plenty of different transport options for reaching it.

How to get to the airport:

By Tube – Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3, Heathrow Terminal 4, and Heathrow Terminal 5 are all stops on the Piccadilly line. It's roughly 45 minutes to an hour from the centre of London.
By train – the Heathrow Express takes just 15 to 30 minutes to the terminals from Paddington Station.
By taxi – expect the journey to take around 30 or 40 minutes, but leave extra time for traffic, especially in rush hour.
By coach – services from Victoria Coach Station offer frequent services throughout the day. Expect the journey to take at least 35 minutes or more.

Services: The airport is open 24/7 and offers unlimited free Wi-Fi. There are baby changing facilities and numerous smoking areas marked outside the terminals. There is an impressive selection of shops and dining and drinking options.

Useful information about Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is also easily reached from the centre of London by a number of transport options.

How to get to the airport:

By train – the Gatwick Express runs from London Victoria to the airport and takes just 30 minutes.
By coach – from Victoria Coach Station, services take approximately 90 minutes to arrive at Gatwick.
By taxi – expect journey times of up to two hours, although this can be longer in rush hour.

Services: open 24 hours a day, and with 90 minutes' free Wi-Fi. You'll also find baby changing services, many smoking areas outside the terminals, and plenty of round-the-clock food options plus shops.

Airports in Chicago

The majority of flights from London arrive at O'Hare International Airport.

How to get to the airport:

By train – the Blue Line trains offer economical services to O'Hare, taking around 45 minutes to get to downtown.
By coach – Go Airport Express departs every 10 to 15 minutes and takes around 50 minutes.
By taxi – it takes approximately 50 minutes with taxi ranks at the lower level curb front outside of baggage claim.

Services: open 24 hours a day, and with unlimited free Wi-Fi. You'll find baby changing services, a number of smoking areas outside the terminals, and a wide choice of eateries and shops.

What to do and visit in Chicago

Observe the city from atop the huge Willis Tower, on the 103rd floor!
Take a photo of your distorted reflection in the famous metal 'bean' in Cloud Gate.
Go for a stroll or do some ice skating at Millennium Park.
Enjoy family-friendly entertainment such as rides and fireworks shows at Navy Pier.
See the former Obama family home at Hyde Park.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Chicago

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

The total flight time between London and Chicago is of around 09:15 hours on average, considering an average distance of 6,722 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Chicago is 258£. 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 London to Chicago?

The most popular months to book a trip from London to Chicago are May, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

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

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

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

At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United States may apply when travelling from London. 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!

Which airports have flights between London and Chicago?

The main airport route flying between London and Chicago is: Heathrow (LHR) to O hare International Airport (ORD). This route is covered by the following airline(s): American Airlines. British Airways. United Airlines. Alternatively, you can find London - Chicago flights between Gatwick (LGW) to O hare International Airport (ORD) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Marabu Airlines. Wamos Air.

Airlines with indirect flights from London to Chicago are:

Aer Lingus, stopping in Dublin for 75 minutes minimum.

Virgin Atlantic, with 80 minutes scale in Detroit.
TAP Portugal, with 875 minutes scale in Lisbon.

Flight Duration 9 h and 15 m Flights between London and Chicago take, on average, 9 h and 15 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight £258 Cheapest price for a flight between London and Chicago found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Departing Airport Heathrow The airport Heathrow is the departure airport operating flights between London and Chicago

Arriving Airport O'hare International Airport Flights departing London with Chicago as destination arrive at O'hare International Airport