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Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to London

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Chicago to London

October 14 - October 20

Cheapest
Best

RFD - London

$810

$572

Round trip

October 21 - October 27

RFD - London

$809

$608

Round trip

October 14 - October 21

RFD - London

$809

$612

Round trip

August 3 - August 27

Earliest

RFD - London

$780

$613

Round trip

October 14 - October 28

RFD - London

$796

$616

Round trip

October 17 - October 19

ORD - London

$773

$625

Round trip

November 7 - November 9

ORD - London

$681

$626

Round trip

October 14 - October 30

RFD - London

$790

$627

Round trip

September 15 - September 23

ORD - London

$683

$628

Round trip

September 7 - September 17

ORD - London

$672

$629

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Chicago to London

A typical journey from Chicago to London takes about 21h 40m, including connections. This duration reflects the fact that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop. Given the 6365 km distance between Chicago and London, this is classified as a long-haul flight, making the overall travel time inclusive of layovers a significant factor in planning.
For travelers seeking cheap flights from Chicago to London, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares typically range from $905–$1397, with a median of $1116. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting that consistent monitoring can be beneficial for finding better prices.
The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to London is in February, with a median fare of $413. Other cost-effective months include April, where the median fare is $718, and December, with a median fare of $746. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median, providing opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.
When flying from Chicago to London, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 31.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly this route, you are likely to have one or more layovers, which contributes to the overall journey time.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to London

Regular price: $680 - $850

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to London is $680-$850. The current lowest deal is $572 with Allegiant Air, for travel from Oct 14-Oct 20.

now $572

Low $680

High $850

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to London

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to London is February, with a median price of $413. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1445. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $413

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,445

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Direct flights from Chicago to London

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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to London

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - London

Porter Airlines

Chicago (MDW) - London (STN)

Porter Airlines

$1,070

$872

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - London

Porter Airlines

Chicago (MDW) - London (STN)

Porter Airlines

$1,073

$893

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - London

Porter Airlines

Chicago (MDW) - London (STN)

Porter Airlines

$1,083

$847

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - London

Porter Airlines

Chicago (MDW) - London (STN)

Porter Airlines

$1,082

$776

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - London

Porter Airlines

Chicago (MDW) - London (STN)

Porter Airlines

$1,134

$902

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

RFD - London

Allegiant Air

Chicago (RFD) - London (LGW)

Allegiant Air

$933

$714

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to London

5 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 17

$1,024  →  $698

32%

3 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 29

$960  →  $648

32%

6 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 13

$1,082  →  $776

28%

5 nights

Jul 18 - Jul 23

$1,052  →  $752

28%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to London

Chicago - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Chicago to London are above the typical level, with a median price of $1116.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to London, with a median price of $413.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 21h 40m

The median flight time from Chicago to London is 21 hours and 40 minutes, including layovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 68.1% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on the Chicago to London route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Chicago to London are frequent, with over 1 deal per day historically.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

Depart from O'Hare International for flights to London, offering a range of options.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$603

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Consider Chicago Midway International for your journey to London.

📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$662

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International offers another departure point for flights heading to London.

📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$613

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights to London, offering competitive prices from Chicago.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$613

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major hub for flights to London, providing extensive connections from Chicago.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$625

London City (LCY)

London City Airport offers a convenient arrival point for those heading to central London from Chicago.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$864

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport is an alternative for flights to the London area from Chicago.

📍 ~60 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$771

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another choice for flights to London, with connections from Chicago.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$629

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves the London area and is an option for flights arriving from Chicago.

📍 ~45 km from city center (reachable by public transport or car)

💸 Flights from ~$645

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Consider Birmingham for its wide variety of long-haul and short-haul destinations and excellent rail connectivity.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$611

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton is a close alternative with a direct rail link and faster security processes.

📍 ~110 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$836

Bristol (BRS)

Bristol offers a large selection of low-cost carrier routes across Europe.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by coach or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$774

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands is an option with a strong presence of budget airlines and good motorway access.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$787

Bournemouth (BOH)

Bournemouth is an alternative for travelers in South West London, offering a less crowded environment.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$894

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Chicago to London is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket was $808. In contrast, purchasing tickets 0-6 days out saw an average price of $1224, while buying 28-59 days in advance had an average price of $1295. Planning your purchase within the optimal window can lead to more favorable pricing.

A good deal for a flight from Chicago to London is considered to be $905 or less. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route was $1116, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1397. By comparing offers to the $905 benchmark, travelers can identify more economical options.

Historically, the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to London is February, with a median price of $413. Other relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $718, and December, with a median price of $746. The annual median price for this route is $1116, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.