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Cheap flights from Leeds to Chicago from £421

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LBA — CHI
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Leeds to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Leeds (LBA) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£513

One-way from

£421

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£544
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/11-9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 27h 22m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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Aer Lingus
  • Aer Lingus
  • 1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 15m total
  • Leeds to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£119 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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Cheapest flights from Leeds to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Leeds to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Sat 1/1106:10LBA - ORD
1 stop14h 10mKLM
Sun 9/1116:25ORD - LBA
1 stop18h 20mKLM
Deal found 15/9£513
Fri 31/1012:50LBA - ORD
1 stop31h 30mKLM
Fri 7/1113:08ORD - LBA
2 stops14h 22mKLM
Deal found 16/9£519
Fri 31/1006:10LBA - MDW
2 stops21h 04mDelta
Fri 7/1110:40MDW - LBA
2 stops16h 50mDelta
Deal found 16/9£524
Fri 31/1010:00LBA - ORD
2 stops16h 39mDelta
Fri 7/1110:37ORD - LBA
2 stops16h 53mDelta
Deal found 16/9£527
Tue 9/1210:05LBA - ORD
2 stops16h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1216:25ORD - LBA
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£576
Fri 31/1007:30LBA - ORD
3 stops29h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1120:15ORD - LBA
2 stops17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9£577
Thu 20/1108:45LBA - ORD
1 stop11h 15mAer Lingus
Sat 6/1215:50ORD - LBA
1 stop10h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 15/9£601
Tue 9/1208:45LBA - ORD
1 stop11h 15mAer Lingus
Sun 21/1219:40ORD - LBA
1 stop17h 50mAer Lingus
Deal found 16/9£636
Sat 15/1106:10LBA - MDW
2 stops17h 58mKLM
Sat 29/1110:47MDW - LBA
2 stops16h 43mKLM
Deal found 16/9£3,525

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Leeds

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 1/11

06:10-15:20

1 stop14h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/11

17:08-12:20

2 stops13h 12m

£513

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 31/10

12:50-15:20

1 stop31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

16:25-09:30

1 stop11h 05m

£513

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 31/10

06:10-22:14

2 stops21h 04m

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/11

10:40-09:30

2 stops16h 50m

£524

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 31/10

10:00-21:39

2 stops16h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/11

10:37-09:30

2 stops16h 53m

£527

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 5/3

12:50-14:20

1 stop31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

17:25-16:45

1 stop18h 20m

£548

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 5/3

06:10-18:34

2 stops18h 24m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/3

09:20-09:30

2 stops19h 10m

£552

LeedsChicago

LBA - MDW

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Sat 15/11

06:10-18:08

2 stops17h 58m

Chicago Midway

Sat 29/11

10:47-09:30

2 stops16h 43m

£3,525

LeedsChicago

LBA - ORD

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 1/12

08:45-14:00

1 stop11h 15m

£421

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Deals found on 16/9

Best time to book a flight from Leeds to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Leeds to Chicago

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Leeds to Chicago?

Share of one-stop return flights from Leeds to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 66% of one-stop itineraries from Leeds to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Leeds to Chicago?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Leeds to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £459.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Leeds to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Leeds to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 46m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Leeds to Chicago?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Leeds to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 15m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 17 September 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Leeds to Chicago, such as KLM, Virgin Atlantic, andAer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
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Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Virgin Atlantic
7.4
Good
664 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.
Aer Lingus
7.2
Good
1,274 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Leeds to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Leeds/Bradford (LBA) if they book a flight from Leeds to Chicago. On average, Leeds/Bradford has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 2 airlines. Leeds/Bradford is conveniently located just 6.5 mi from Leeds’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Leeds to Chicago?

    There are many flights that can get you from Leeds to Chicago in 14h 10m. Fly via KLM or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 3820 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Leeds to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Leeds to Chicago round-trip from £477. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aer Lingus. KLM is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Leeds to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Leeds to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Leeds to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Leeds to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Leeds to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Leeds to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Leeds to Chicago (average of £595). Flying from Leeds to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of £843). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Leeds to Chicago

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Leeds to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£477Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Aer LingusCheapest£526Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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