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Flights to Chicago in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chicago in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,021,687 searches and data was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Return from

£325

One-way from

£229

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£541
Icelandair
  • Icelandair
  • 17/1-25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 50m total
  • London to Chicago
9/2
  • 9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 28m total
  • London to Chicago
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in October 2024

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Sun 24/1106:00LHR - ORD
1 stop15h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 1/1220:25ORD - LHR
1 stop15h 05mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/10£423
Sat 23/1116:35LGW - ORD
1 stop28h 55mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 6/1220:20ORD - LGW
1 stop13h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 28/10£424
Mon 16/1206:40LHR - ORD
1 stop15h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 9/119:10ORD - LHR
1 stop16h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 28/10£426
Thu 26/1220:40LHR - ORD
1 stop26h 40mIcelandair
Sat 4/118:30ORD - LHR
1 stop19h 00mIcelandair
Deal found 28/10£433
Tue 3/1221:05LGW - ORD
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1217:20ORD - LGW
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10£433
Fri 6/1211:55LGW - ORD
1 stop11h 25mIcelandair
Sun 8/1218:30ORD - LGW
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Deal found 27/10£438
Sat 2/1108:50LHR - ORD
1 stop15h 05mAer Lingus
Wed 4/1215:55ORD - LHR
1 stop10h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 28/10£442
Tue 26/1111:45LHR - ORD
1 stop13h 35mFinnair
Mon 9/1218:30ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 45mFinnair
Deal found 28/10£452
Tue 26/1111:45LHR - ORD
1 stop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/1222:05ORD - LHR
Nonstop7h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/10£458
Mon 25/1106:00LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1217:50ORD - LHR
Nonstop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£459
Mon 25/1110:25LHR - ORD
Nonstop9h 25mLufthansa
Thu 5/1217:50ORD - LHR
Nonstop8h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 28/10£468
Fri 6/1205:45STN - ORD
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1216:45ORD - STN
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10£481

Find flights to Chicago within your budget

Locate flights to Chicago that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,021,687 searches and data was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

£325 - £497

Route

Depart

Return

Price

London GatwickChicago O'Hare Intl

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Fri 17/1

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/1

1 stop10h 25m

£325

London HeathrowChicago O'Hare Intl

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Thu 5/12

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/12

1 stop19h 10m

£372

London GatwickChicago O'Hare Intl

LGW - ORD

LGWORD

London Gatwick

Thu 5/12

2 stops35h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/12

2 stops21h 50m

£381

London HeathrowChicago O'Hare Intl

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Fri 10/1

1 stop15h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/1

1 stop14h 50m

£388

London HeathrowChicago O'Hare Intl

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Tue 3/12

1 stop27h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/12

1 stop17h 35m

£449

London HeathrowChicago O'Hare Intl

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Thu 14/11

1 stop11h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/12

1 stop10h 10m

£454

London HeathrowChicago O'Hare Intl

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Mon 25/11

Nonstop9h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/12

Nonstop8h 05m

£468

London HeathrowChicago O'Hare Intl

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Mon 25/11

Nonstop8h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/12

Nonstop7h 35m

£485

London HeathrowChicago O'Hare Intl

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Mon 25/11

1 stop14h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/12

Nonstop8h 05m

£486

London HeathrowChicago O'Hare Intl

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Wed 27/11

2 stops13h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/12

1 stop13h 35m

£490

London HeathrowChicago Midway

LHR - MDW

LHRMDW

London Heathrow

Tue 26/11

1 stop13h 04m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/12

1 stop11h 20m

£496

London HeathrowChicago O'Hare Intl

LHR - ORD

LHRORD

London Heathrow

Sat 1/2

1 stop13h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

Nonstop7h 40m

£497

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 28/10

Best time to book a flight to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 25 October 2024.

Savvy travellers are always on the lookout for the cheapest flights to Chicago but one of the biggest challenges for figuring out when to go can be the weather. If you don’t enjoy extreme temperatures, fiercely hot summers and bitterly cold winters, then give these two seasons a miss. April through May or September through October are the most enjoyable and mild months of the year in Chicago. You’ll still get warm weather and the hotel rates are more reasonable.

How long is the flight to Chicago?

On average, a flight from London to Chicago takes 14 hours 11 minutes. Flights to Chicago from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chicago should consider flying on Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Chicago

The most flights from London to Chicago are scheduled on a Sunday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chicago?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Chicago are Icelandair, Scandinavian Airlines and TAP AIR PORTUGAL.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 29 October 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very Good
8,849 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

8.0
Very Good
8,849 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,849 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

7.8
Good
1,351 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,849 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

7.7
Good
1,319 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,849 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

7.7
Good
833 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,849 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

7.6
Good
1,640 reviews
8.0
Very Good
8,849 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

  • When is the best time to fly to Chicago?

    Peak season: If you’ve been to New York then why not book cheap flights to Chicago, the nation’s second city? The skyscraper metropolis is a feat of modern architecture, as well as home to what was once the world’s tallest building, Sears Tower. It is not a traditional tourist destination but as the hub of the Midwest, Chicago much to offer as a holiday destination. Featuring world-class art galleries and science museums, huge parks and sandy beaches, it also has a multicultural vibe (thanks to the Poles, the Italians, the Greeks and the Irish among many other groups). Peak tourist season is summer (June to August). This coincides with the festival season with many major events taking place in Chicago parks and neighbourhoods every weekend, in spite of the heat and humidity. Taste of Chicago, an outdoor food festival which showcases the variety of cuisines and local flavours, is in mid-July at the lakefront. If you book flights to Chicago during this popular festival, expect crowds of visitors in the area and a rise in the price of flight tickets. August is host to another popular event – the Chicago Air and Water Show. With its free admission and lakefront location, the show attracts huge numbers of fans of aviation and adventure seekers. Off season: Chicago is least busy in January through March making cheap flights to Chicago and hotel deals attainable. However, true to its reputation as the ‘Windy City’, cold temperatures and brisk winds will make you want to stay inside for most of your visit.

  • How long is the flight to Chicago?

    Flights from London to Chicago: 8 hours 50 minutes. Flights from Manchester to Chicago: 8 hours 40 minutes. Flights from Birmingham to Chicago: 10 hours 30 minutes. Flights from Glasgow to Chicago: 10 hours 10 minutes.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Chicago?

    There are plenty of direct daily flights to Chicago departing from London Heathrow with airlines such as British Airways, United Airlines and Virgin Atlantic. Connecting flights with various European airlines are available but will add a couple of hours to the flight time. The quickest direct flight to Chicago from Manchester is with American Airlines. Flights from other UK cities will require a connecting flight.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Flights to Chicago land at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) located in the city’s northwest corner, about 17 miles away from the CBD or Chicago Loop. Trains and buses provide efficient transportation to city centre and suburbs. The Blue Line of the Chicago subway (known as the ‘L’ to locals) connects O’Hare directly to the city, and commuter rail services are easily accessible by a short shuttle ride. Taxi and car hire services are also available from the airport.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chicago if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chicago on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chicago?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Icelandair is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chicago.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost £23, while return flights cost around £8.

  • How much is a return flight to Chicago?

    A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around £158, however they can be found for as little as £10.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chicago depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chicago, London offers the quickest one-way flight (8 hours 40 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to National Museum of Mexican Art?

    f being close to National Museum of Mexican Art is important to you, you’ll want to land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0.0 mi away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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