What percentage of London to Chicago flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 22.3% of flights from London to Chicago were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of routes on this journey involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their itinerary.

How long is the flight from London to Chicago?

The direct flight from London to Chicago typically takes 9 hours. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 14 hours and 35 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 6348 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey, especially if considering connecting options.

How much do direct flights from London to Chicago cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from London to Chicago are approximately 8% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $1039, while connecting flights had a median price of $966. Direct flights accounted for 22.9% of the available options across the trailing 90 days. Travelers can consider connecting flights for potential savings on this route.

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London to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chicago

When considering cheap flights from London to Chicago, the most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $502. Other cost-effective options include February, where the median fare is $504, and May, with a median of $572.

Fares for flights from London to Chicago typically range from $729–$1231, with a median of $987. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals can be challenging. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

Most itineraries from London to Chicago connect at least once, with only 22.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from London to Chicago takes about 9h 0m including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 23h 5m, reflecting the impact of layovers on the overall journey duration. Direct flights, when available, also have a median duration of 9h 0m.

The distance between London and Chicago is approximately 6,348 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you can expect a substantial amount of time in the air.

How much is a round trip from London to Chicago

Regular price: £442 - £808

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Chicago is 442 GBP to 808 GBP. The current lowest deal is 462 GBP with TAP Portugal, for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 25.

now £462

Low £442

High £808

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chicago

The cheapest month to fly from London to Chicago is March, with a median price of $502. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1436. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from £502

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,436

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Chicago

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Chicago

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Chicago

London (LTN) - Chicago (ORD)

Ryanair

£507

£537

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

£453

£542

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Chicago

London (LHR) - Chicago (ORD)

Scandinavian Airlines

£621

£613

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Chicago

London (LHR) - Chicago (ORD)

Scandinavian Airlines

£617

£613

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

£459

£478

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

£503

£478

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£660 → £441

33%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

£691 → £505

27%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

£693 → £506

27%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

£698 → £522

25%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chicago

London - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for LON to CHI are above the typical level, with 25% of tickets priced below $729.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from LON to CHI, with a median price of $502.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 0m.

The median flight duration for direct flights from LON to CHI is 9h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 22.3% of recent LON to CHI flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has offered direct flights from LON to CHI, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from LON to CHI are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers a convenient option for flights from London to Chicago, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£407

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major airport providing many flight options for your journey from London to Chicago.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£409

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary hub with extensive connections for flights from London to Chicago.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£417

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a close-to-city option for flights from London to Chicago.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£587

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for flights from London to Chicago.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£595

Luton (LTN)

Luton is another viable airport for flights from London to Chicago, offering a range of choices.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£407

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O Hare International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Chicago, offering various onward travel options.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~£422

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

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Nov 25

Chicago, United States

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$14,930

$10,917

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From LHR

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Dec 04

Chicago, United States

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Dec 16

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Dec 09

Chicago, United States

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From LHR

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Nov 25

Chicago, United States

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$2,812

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Dec 22

Chicago, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, booking flights from London to Chicago 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked in this window had an average price of $1069. In contrast, booking 0-6 days before departure saw average prices rise to $1836. For optimal savings, consider securing your tickets well in advance of your travel date.

A good deal for a flight from London to Chicago is considered to be $729 or less. This threshold is based on historical pricing data from the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route across the same period was $987, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1231. Travelers aiming for cost-effective options should target fares at or below the $729 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Chicago are March, February, and May. In March, the median price was $502, closely followed by February at $504. May also offered competitive fares with a median price of $572. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $987 for this route.

London to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chicago

The distance between London and Chicago is approximately 6,348 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you can expect a substantial amount of time in the air.

How much is a round trip from London to Chicago

Regular price: £442 - £808

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Chicago is 442 GBP to 808 GBP. The current lowest deal is 462 GBP with TAP Portugal, for travel from Nov 6 to Nov 25.

now £462

Low £442

High £808

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chicago

March

Cheapest

Flights from £502

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,436

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Chicago

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Chicago

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Chicago

London (LTN) - Chicago (ORD)

Ryanair

£507

£537

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

£453

£542

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Chicago

London (LHR) - Chicago (ORD)

Scandinavian Airlines

£621

£613

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Chicago

London (LHR) - Chicago (ORD)

Scandinavian Airlines

£617

£613

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

£459

£478

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

£503

£478

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£660 → £441

33%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

£691 → £505

27%

4 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 5

£693 → £506

27%

2 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 7

£698 → £522

25%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chicago

London - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for LON to CHI are above the typical level, with 25% of tickets priced below $729.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices.

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from LON to CHI, with a median price of $502.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 9h 0m.

The median flight duration for direct flights from LON to CHI is 9h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 22.3% of recent LON to CHI flights are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines has offered direct flights from LON to CHI, with 1 direct deal available.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from LON to CHI are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

London Stansted offers a convenient option for flights from London to Chicago, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~49 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£407

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major airport providing many flight options for your journey from London to Chicago.

📍 ~40 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£409

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary hub with extensive connections for flights from London to Chicago.

📍 ~23 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£417

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides a close-to-city option for flights from London to Chicago.

📍 ~13 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£587

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for flights from London to Chicago.

📍 ~57 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£595

Luton (LTN)

Luton is another viable airport for flights from London to Chicago, offering a range of choices.

📍 ~44 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£407

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O Hare International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Chicago, offering various onward travel options.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~£422

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers a major international airport experience with significant carrier presence and direct flight options.

Chicago, United States

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$2,326

Save $422

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Cheap Flights from London to Chicago

Today’s best flight deals from London to Chicago

London to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chicago

How much is a round trip from London to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chicago

Direct flights from London to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from London to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chicago

London - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 9h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

London main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

How early should I book London to Chicago flights to get the cheapest price?

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

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

What percentage of London to Chicago flights are direct?

How long is the flight from London to Chicago?

How much do direct flights from London to Chicago cost compared to connecting flights?

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London to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chicago

How much is a round trip from London to Chicago

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chicago

Direct flights from London to Chicago

Last-minute flights going from London to Chicago

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chicago

London - Chicago route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Fly in March for the best prices.

Direct flights take 9h 0m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

United Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals are frequent for this route.

London main airports to depart from

Chicago main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Chicago

Best Elite deals to Chicago

Dec 08

Dec 02

Nov 02

Dec 25

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Nov 25

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

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