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£61+ Cheap flights from Chicago

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CHI — LHR
10 Mar — 17 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Chicago

Discover essential information about flights departing from Chicago, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Chicago airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 8 February 2026.

Cheapest airline

Spirit Airlines

Good round-trip deal

£43 or less

Good one-way deal

£25 or less
On average, Spirit Airlines currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chicago (avg. price of £146).
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Wed 4/318:30
ORD
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EDI
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/322:30
EDI
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ORD
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£367
Wed 25/218:30
ORD
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GLA
1 stop9h 25m
Icelandair
Mon 2/312:35
GLA
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ORD
1 stop10h 45m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/2£372
Mon 23/218:30
ORD
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GLA
1 stop9h 25m
Icelandair
Tue 3/312:35
GLA
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ORD
1 stop10h 45m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/2£372
Mon 20/419:25
ORD
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GLA
1 stop12h 00m
Icelandair
Fri 24/414:20
GLA
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ORD
1 stop13h 05m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/2£375
Mon 23/218:30
ORD
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EDI
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/222:55
EDI
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ORD
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£376
Wed 4/318:30
ORD
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MAN
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Mon 9/311:55
MAN
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ORD
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 6/2£376
Wed 25/218:30
ORD
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EDI
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/307:55
EDI
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ORD
2 stops15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2£377
Mon 2/319:20
ORD
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MAN
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/322:25
MAN
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ORD
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£377
Mon 13/419:25
ORD
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MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Wed 22/413:05
MAN
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ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/2£379
Fri 3/422:25
ORD
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GLA
1 stop9h 00m
Icelandair
Mon 13/414:20
GLA
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ORD
1 stop9h 55m
Icelandair
Deal found 7/2£382
Sun 12/422:25
ORD
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GLA
1 stop9h 00m
Icelandair
Sat 18/414:20
GLA
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ORD
1 stop9h 55m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/2£384
Mon 2/318:30
ORD
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MAN
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Tue 17/311:55
MAN
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ORD
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 5/2£384

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Price

ChicagoGlasgow

ORD - GLA

ORDGLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

18:30-09:55

1 stop9h 25m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 2/3

12:35-17:20

1 stop10h 45m

£372

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

18:30-11:00

1 stop10h 30m

Manchester

Mon 9/3

11:55-18:20

1 stop11h 25m

£376

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

19:25-15:30

2 stops14h 05m

London Luton

Tue 21/4

09:40-18:15

2 stops14h 35m

£397

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

19:25-23:25

2 stops22h 00m

London Luton

Mon 13/4

08:15-18:15

2 stops16h 00m

£400

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

19:25-23:20

2 stops21h 55m

London Stansted

Tue 28/4

11:35-18:15

2 stops12h 40m

£401

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/4

19:25-23:20

2 stops21h 55m

London Stansted

Tue 28/4

11:35-18:15

2 stops12h 40m

£401

ChicagoGlasgow

ORD - GLA

ORDGLA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

19:25-13:25

1 stop12h 00m

Glasgow Intl

Wed 6/5

14:20-18:15

1 stop9h 55m

£408

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/4

19:25-23:20

3 stops21h 55m

London Stansted

Sun 26/4

06:35-17:50

2 stops17h 15m

£410

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

19:20-12:15

2 stops34h 55m

Manchester

Fri 6/3

20:55-16:45

2 stops25h 50m

£430

ChicagoManchester

ORD - MAN

ORDMAN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

19:20-12:15

2 stops34h 55m

Manchester

Mon 9/3

10:10-17:45

1 stop12h 35m

£444

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago (average of £293). Flying from Chicago in June will prove the most costly (average of £658). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Chicago?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Chicago: British Airways, Iberia, Aer Lingus, Finnair, United Airlines. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

British Airways
British Airways
From £379
American Airlines
American Airlines
From £67
Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus
From £337
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £622

What are popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

If you’re flying from Chicago, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines New York (1,487 flights per day), Detroit (1,042 flights per day) and Toronto (808 flights per day).

London
London
From £148
Dublin
Dublin
From £200
Istanbul
Istanbul
From £580
Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt am Main
From £196

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Chicago?

The cheapest city to fly to from Chicago is Palm Beach Intl, with prices starting at £21. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Palm Beach Intl
Palm Beach Intl
From £21
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
From £25
Orlando
Orlando
From £40
Miami
Miami
From £40

Airline reviews for flights from Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Chicago. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Iberia and British Airways from Chicago to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,106 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LHR - DFW

Transparency. There was a gate change that was not disclosed on my ticket that made the connection to Vegas hurried. Also, it’s a given that for international travel, luggage pickup is required at first port of entry in the US, but please don’t have international employees set the expectation that luggage does not have to be picked up until the final destination. If I followed her instructions, my luggage would have been sitting at my connection now.
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,106 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,106 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LHR - DFW

Transparency. There was a gate change that was not disclosed on my ticket that made the connection to Vegas hurried. Also, it’s a given that for international travel, luggage pickup is required at first port of entry in the US, but please don’t have international employees set the expectation that luggage does not have to be picked up until the final destination. If I followed her instructions, my luggage would have been sitting at my connection now.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,720 reviews
Iberia
7.0
Good
3,106 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

6.8

Food

6.4

Overall

7.0

Boarding

7.2

Crew

7.7

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LHR - DFW

Transparency. There was a gate change that was not disclosed on my ticket that made the connection to Vegas hurried. Also, it’s a given that for international travel, luggage pickup is required at first port of entry in the US, but please don’t have international employees set the expectation that luggage does not have to be picked up until the final destination. If I followed her instructions, my luggage would have been sitting at my connection now.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Chicago. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 8 February 2026.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Chicago are Atlanta, Ahmedabad, Boston. Throughout the year, Atlanta, Boston, Ahmedabad are some of the top choices made by users flying from Chicago.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Chicago?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Almaty, from £335; whereas Chicago Midway airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Edinburgh, from £471. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Spirit Airlines, Frontier, and American Airlines have the cheapest prices from Chicago. Spirit Airlines flights from Chicago to Miami (£49), Frontier flights from Chicago to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (£63), and American Airlines flights from Chicago to London (£117).

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Chicago is currently May; with June being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Chicago?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Chicago to embark to:
    Travel from Chicago to London from £335 round trip
    Travel from Chicago to Manchester from £341 round trip
    Travel from Chicago to Edinburgh from £348 round trip
    Travel from Chicago to Glasgow from £368 round trip
    Travel from Chicago to Almaty from £932 round trip

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