What percentage of London to Chicago flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 21% of flights from London to Chicago have been direct. This indicates that a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers is typically two. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey and evaluating travel time.

How long is the flight from London to Chicago?

The typical direct flight from London to Chicago has a median duration of 9 hours and 5 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 15 hours. The distance covered on this route is approximately 6348 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their itinerary, especially if opting for a connecting flight.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from London to Chicago?

Historically, good prices on flights from London to Chicago are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find favorable deals on this route. While specific prices fluctuate, the overall trend indicates a consistent availability of competitive fares. This makes London to Chicago a route where diligent searching can often lead to good value.

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London to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chicago

When planning cheap flights from London to Chicago, you'll find that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $659. Other cost-effective options include February, where the median fare is $660, and January, with a median fare of $709. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from London to Chicago typically range from $860–$1319, with a median of $1062. Right now, fares are above the typical level for this route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 21% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2, indicating that direct flights from London to Chicago are less common.

A typical journey from London to Chicago takes about 9h 5m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median travel time extends to 16h 36m. Non-stop flights, when available, have a median duration of 9h 5m.

The distance between London and Chicago is approximately 6348 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This distance typically involves a significant amount of travel time, whether flying direct or with connections.

How much is a round trip from London to Chicago

Regular price: £467 - £1,028

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Chicago is 467 GBP to 1028 GBP. The current lowest deal is 346 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Nov 5-Nov 12.

now £346

Low £467

High £1,028

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chicago

Flights from London to Chicago are cheapest in January, with a median price of $550. The most expensive month to fly is August, with a median price of $1256. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from £550

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,256

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Chicago

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Chicago

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LCY - Chicago

London (LCY) - Chicago (ORD)

KLM

£770

£586

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Chicago

London (LTN) - Chicago (ORD)

Wizz Air UK

£537

£417

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chicago

London (STN) - Chicago (ORD)

Ryanair

£536

£371

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

Vueling Airlines

£500

£443

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

£500

£453

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Chicago

London (LTN) - Chicago (ORD)

Wizz Air

£567

£434

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

£681 → £400

41%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

£665 → £398

40%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

£687 → £435

37%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

£681 → £431

37%

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London - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Chicago are above the typical level at $1062.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $659.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 5m

Direct flights to Chicago typically take 9h 5m, while connecting flights average 16h 36m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 21% of recent flights from London to Chicago are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one airline offering direct flights on the London to Chicago route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Chicago are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£378

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport, providing many flight options to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~£412

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub with numerous connections for your trip to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~£408

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides convenient access for travelers flying from London to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~£542

London Southend (SEN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£562

Luton (LTN)

Luton offers another choice for travelers looking for flights from London to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~£411

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago, offering many connections from London.

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

💸 Flights from ~£378

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and is easily accessible from Chicago.

📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£462

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Chicago

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from London to Chicago are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $979. Booking within 14-27 days of departure also offers relatively lower prices, averaging around $1014. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the departure date, such as within 0-6 days, where the average price rises to $1410. Therefore, planning ahead by at least two months typically yields better value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from London to Chicago is considered to be around $860 or less. The median price for this route has historically been $1062. Prices above $1319 are typically considered on the higher end. By comparing potential flight costs to these historical benchmarks, you can better assess if you are securing a favorable price for your travel.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Chicago are November and February, with median prices of $659 and $660 respectively. January also presents a relatively inexpensive option, with a median price of $709. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $1062 for this route. Travelers seeking the most economical options should consider these months for their journeys.

London to Chicago: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Chicago

How much is a round trip from London to Chicago

Regular price: £467 - £1,028

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

The regular price range for flights from London to Chicago is 467 GBP to 1028 GBP. The current lowest deal is 346 GBP with Ryanair for travel from Nov 5-Nov 12.

now £346

Low £467

High £1,028

The cheapest time to fly from London to Chicago

January

Cheapest

Flights from £550

August

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,256

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Chicago

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Chicago

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LCY - Chicago

London (LCY) - Chicago (ORD)

KLM

£770

£586

One-way

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Chicago

London (LTN) - Chicago (ORD)

Wizz Air UK

£537

£417

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Chicago

London (STN) - Chicago (ORD)

Ryanair

£536

£371

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

Vueling Airlines

£500

£443

One-way

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Chicago

London (LGW) - Chicago (ORD)

TAP Portugal

£500

£453

One-way

Thu, Oct 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LTN - Chicago

London (LTN) - Chicago (ORD)

Wizz Air

£567

£434

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

£681 → £400

41%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

£665 → £398

40%

4 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 8

£687 → £435

37%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

£681 → £431

37%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Chicago

London - Chicago route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Chicago are above the typical level at $1062.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $659.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 9h 5m

Direct flights to Chicago typically take 9h 5m, while connecting flights average 16h 36m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 21% of recent flights from London to Chicago are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one airline offering direct flights on the London to Chicago route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from London to Chicago are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

London Stansted (STN)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£378

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a major London airport, providing many flight options to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~£412

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow is a primary international hub with numerous connections for your trip to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~£408

London City (LCY)

London City Airport provides convenient access for travelers flying from London to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~£542

London Southend (SEN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~£562

Luton (LTN)

Luton offers another choice for travelers looking for flights from London to Chicago.

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

💸 Flights from ~£411

Chicago main airports to arrive at

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights to Chicago, offering many connections from London.

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

💸 Flights from ~£378

Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative

General Mitchell International (MKE)

General Mitchell International offers significant carrier presence and is easily accessible from Chicago.

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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 November for the best prices

Direct flights average 9h 5m

Connecting flights are more common

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from London to Chicago?

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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 November for the best prices

Direct flights average 9h 5m

Connecting flights are more common

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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

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