How long is the flight from Leeds to Chicago?

There are many flights that can get you from Leeds to Chicago in 14h 25m. Fly via Delta or British Airways 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 £508. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aer Lingus. KLM is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LBA to CHI?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Leeds to Chicago as you normally would.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	£493
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Cheapest in	December
Average price	£699

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23h 35m total
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LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 29/10

06:00-15:25

1 stop14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

12:00-09:40

2 stops15h 40m

£605

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - MDW Chicago Midway

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Wed 28/10

06:00-18:00

2 stops17h 00m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/11

17:31-16:45

2 stops17h 14m

£609

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - MDW Chicago Midway

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 29/10

06:00-22:33

2 stops21h 33m

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/11

09:29-09:40

2 stops18h 11m

£610

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Tue 9/2

06:00-21:33

2 stops21h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/2

12:15-09:40

2 stops15h 25m

£616

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 29/10

08:30-19:20

1 stop15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

15:55-08:00

1 stop10h 05m

£629

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Fri 6/11

20:35-14:10

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

15:55-15:15

1 stop17h 20m

£638

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 15/10

08:45-19:15

1 stop16h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

15:45-15:35

1 stop17h 50m

£682

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

LBAORD

Leeds/Bradford

Thu 29/10

20:35-16:30

2 stops24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

18:30-22:50

3 stops22h 20m

£751

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - MDW Chicago Midway

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Sun 20/12

06:00-17:40

2 stops17h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sun 21/3

17:25-16:45

2 stops18h 20m

£902

LeedsChicago

LBA Leeds/Bradford - MDW Chicago Midway

LBAMDW

Leeds/Bradford

Mon 21/12

06:00-17:40

2 stops17h 40m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/3

09:30-09:40

2 stops18h 10m

£913

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Leeds to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Leeds to Chicago flights typically cost between £635 and £765 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £493 on Multiple Airlines (29 Oct–5 Nov).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% of one-stop itineraries from Leeds to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £577.

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 15m.

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

Flights via Dublin (DUB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 46m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Leeds to Chicago, such as KLM and Aer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Aer Lingus

7.3

Good

1,758 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,580 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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 25m. Fly via Delta or British Airways 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 £508. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Aer Lingus. KLM is priced at 31% 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Leeds to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest£508	Average£529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	Cheapest£576	Average£739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Aer Lingus flights

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Leeds to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Leeds to Chicago flights typically cost between £635 and £765 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £493 on Multiple Airlines (29 Oct–5 Nov).

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 53% 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 £577.

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

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Flights via Dublin (DUB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 11h 15m.

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 Dublin (DUB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 46m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Leeds to Chicago, such as KLM and Aer Lingus. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Leeds to Chicago flights typically cost between £635 and £765 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £493 on Multiple Airlines (29 Oct–5 Nov).