How many flights from Chicago to London are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 25.4% of flights from Chicago to London were non-stop. This indicates that a significant portion of available options include at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of this historical distribution.

What's the flight time from Chicago to London?

The typical direct flight from Chicago to London has a median duration of 8 hours and 10 minutes. This is based on a direct distance of 6365 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 13 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How much more do direct flights from Chicago to London cost?

Historically, direct flights from Chicago to London cost approximately 13% more than connecting flights. Across the trailing 90 days, the median price for a direct flight was $1098. In comparison, connecting flights had a median price of $973. Direct flights constituted about 25.3% of the available options during this period, offering a quicker but typically more expensive travel choice.

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Chicago to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to London

A typical journey from Chicago to London takes about 8h 10m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers for connecting flights, this overall journey time reflects the common travel experience on this route. Non-stop flights also average 8h 10m, while connecting itineraries typically extend to 16h 20m.

For those seeking cheap flights from Chicago to London, fares typically range from $876–$1219, with a median of $1002. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 66% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating frequent opportunities for value. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting consistent availability of competitive pricing.

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to London is often in January, with a median fare of $907. Following closely, March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $929. February is another favorable month, showing a median fare of $954, making the early part of the year generally more affordable for this route.

Flights from Chicago to London cover a distance of 6365 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance means travelers should anticipate a substantial amount of time in transit, whether flying direct or with connections.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to London

Regular price: $497 - $1,054

Prices for flights from Chicago to London are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $497 to $1054. The current lowest deal is $553 with Icelandair for travel from Jan 21 to Jan 25.

now $553

Low $497

High $1,054

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to London

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to London is January, with a median price of $907. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1327. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $907

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,327

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to London

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to London

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

Icelandair

$655

$1,270

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

JetBlue Airways

$889

$1,014

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

KLM

$730

$1,219

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

Iberia Airlines

$680

$1,054

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

Finnair

$755

$1,102

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

TAP Portugal

$724

$981

One-way

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

2 nights

Apr 9 - Apr 11

$817 → $641

22%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$785 → $611

22%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$725 → $600

17%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

$741 → $619

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to London

Chicago - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to London are near the typical level of $1002.

📅 Best time to fly

January is typically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $907.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 10m

Direct flights from Chicago to London typically take 8h 10m, connecting flights take 16h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 74.6% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from Chicago to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to London appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers the cheapest flights to London, making it a great value departure.

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

💸 Flights from ~$556

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is a convenient option for flights to London, located closer to the city.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$806

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to London.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$866

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Chicago to London.

📍 ~49 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$558

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~$787

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Dec 10

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London, United Kingdom

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London, United Kingdom

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Dec 07

London, United Kingdom

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$3,556

$2,541

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Icelandair

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From ORD

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Dec 30

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$3,622

$2,567

Save $1,055

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 05

London, United Kingdom

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$3,671

$2,589

Save $1,082

Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 06

London, United Kingdom

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$2,592

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Icelandair

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Dec 10

London, United Kingdom

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Icelandair

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Dec 10

London, United Kingdom

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$3,554

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Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

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Dec 16

London, United Kingdom

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$3,944

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Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

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London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

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Icelandair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 29

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$22,296

$15,617

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Chicago to London is 60+ days in advance. Across the trailing quarter, prices for tickets bought within this window averaged around $1079. In contrast, tickets purchased 7-13 days before departure typically cost around $1279, while those bought within 6 days of travel averaged $1572. Planning ahead by at least two months can lead to more favorable pricing.

A flight from Chicago to London is generally considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $876. This threshold represents the lower quartile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $1002, with 75% of prices being $1219 or less. Monitoring prices for deals below the $876 mark can help secure a more economical fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Chicago to London are January, March, and February. In January, the median price for this route was $907, while March saw a median of $929. February also offered competitive pricing with a median of $954. These months typically present more economical options compared to the annual median price of $1002 for this route.

Chicago to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to London

How much is a round trip from Chicago to London

Regular price: $497 - $1,054

Prices for flights from Chicago to London are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $497 to $1054. The current lowest deal is $553 with Icelandair for travel from Jan 21 to Jan 25.

now $553

Low $497

High $1,054

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to London

January

Cheapest

Flights from $907

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,327

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to London

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to London

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

Icelandair

$655

$1,270

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

JetBlue Airways

$889

$1,014

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

KLM

$730

$1,219

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

Iberia Airlines

$680

$1,054

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

Finnair

$755

$1,102

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - London

Chicago (ORD) - London (LHR)

TAP Portugal

$724

$981

One-way

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

2 nights

Apr 9 - Apr 11

$817 → $641

22%

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

$785 → $611

22%

9 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 10

$725 → $600

17%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

$741 → $619

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to London

Chicago - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to London are near the typical level of $1002.

📅 Best time to fly

January is typically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $907.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 8h 10m

Direct flights from Chicago to London typically take 8h 10m, connecting flights take 16h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 74.6% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines has 1 direct deal available for flights from Chicago to London.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Chicago to London appear frequently, typically within 30 days.

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport offers the cheapest flights to London, making it a great value departure.

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

💸 Flights from ~$556

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport is a convenient option for flights to London, located closer to the city.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$806

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to London.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$866

London main airports to arrive at

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers a budget-friendly option for flights from Chicago to London.

📍 ~49 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$558

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

London, United Kingdom

91% AI deal score

$22,296

$15,617

Save $6,679

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Cheap Flights from Chicago to London

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to London

Chicago to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to London

How much is a round trip from Chicago to London

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to London

Direct flights from Chicago to London

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to London

Chicago - London route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January is typically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 8h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Chicago main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

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Dec 07

Dec 30

Dec 05

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Dec 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Chicago to London tickets?

How do I know if a Chicago to London flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to London?

How many flights from Chicago to London are non-stop?

What's the flight time from Chicago to London?

How much more do direct flights from Chicago to London cost?

Related routes

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Flights to London from other cities

Chicago to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to London

How much is a round trip from Chicago to London

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to London

Direct flights from Chicago to London

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to London

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

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to London

Chicago - London route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

January is typically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 8h 10m

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Chicago main airports to depart from

London main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to London

Best Elite deals to London

Dec 10

Dec 18

Dec 04

Dec 07

Dec 30

Dec 05

Dec 06

Dec 10

Dec 10

Dec 16

Dec 20

Dec 29

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

When should I buy Chicago to London tickets?

How do I know if a Chicago to London flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Chicago to London?