Cheap flights from Chicago to London from £240

CHI — LON
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to London are usually found in February or January, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to London

Thu 10/1219:10 -
2 stops56h 25m
Mon 14/1206:40 -
2 stops40h 05m
Deal found 8/11£491
Sun 6/1218:30 -
1 stop14h 40m
Thu 10/1210:10 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 5/11£498
Mon 7/1218:30 -
2 stops15h 50m
Fri 11/1215:15 -
3 stops32h 05m
Deal found 5/11£503
Mon 16/1118:30 -
2 stops15h 50m
Tue 24/1119:30 -
3 stops27h 50m
Deal found 8/11£505
Sun 13/1218:30 -
1 stop14h 40m
Thu 17/1210:10 -
1 stop13h 10m
Deal found 6/11£505
Tue 8/1218:30 -
2 stops15h 50m
Tue 15/1219:30 -
3 stops27h 50m
Deal found 8/11£508
Sun 6/1218:30 -
2 stops20h 50m
Thu 10/1219:50 -
3 stops27h 30m
Deal found 7/11£510
Mon 16/1118:30 -
2 stops15h 50m
Mon 23/1119:30 -
3 stops27h 50m
Deal found 9/11£511
Wed 9/1218:30 -
1 stop16h 55m
Mon 14/1207:40 -
1 stop15h 40m
Deal found 5/11£514
Wed 25/1118:30 -
1 stop19h 00m
Wed 2/1212:15 -
1 stop35h 05m
Deal found 4/11£516
Sat 5/1219:10 -
2 stops44h 10m
Tue 8/1207:05 -
2 stops39h 50m
Deal found 4/11£517
Tue 1/1218:30 -
1 stop10h 20m
Tue 8/1212:15 -
1 stop35h 05m
Deal found 6/11£517

Find flight deals from Chicago to London

Round-trip from

£487

One-way from

£240

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£594

Good round-trip deal

£823 or less

Good one-way deal

£247 or less
7/2-10/2
  • 7/2-10/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • Chicago to London
Iberia
  • Iberia
  • 15/2-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 45m total
  • Chicago to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£129 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£26 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to London (LON).

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ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LHR London Heathrow

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/4

17:00-06:50

Nonstop7h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£240

ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LHR London Heathrow

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/4

16:25-06:45

Nonstop8h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£247

ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGW London Gatwick

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/4

17:10-16:00

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LHR London Heathrow

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/2

14:35-10:50

2 stops14h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LHR London Heathrow

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/4

21:30-21:20

1 stop17h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£250

ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGW London Gatwick

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/5

14:20-08:25

1 stop12h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£252

ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGW London Gatwick

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/3

18:10-15:45

2 stops15h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£254

ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGW London Gatwick

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/3

18:10-15:45

2 stops16h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£254

ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGW London Gatwick

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/4

22:25-18:25

2 stops14h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£259

ChicagoLondon

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - LGW London Gatwick

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/1

20:10-15:45

1 stop13h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£261

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to London

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London (average of £479). Flying from Chicago to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,038). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to LON?

When flying from Chicago to London, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to London

The most flights from CHI to LON are scheduled on a Friday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to London flights typically cost between £474 and £731 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £487 on Multiple Airlines (7 Feb–10 Feb).

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

Dublin (DUB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to London on Cheapflights.

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

Reykjavik (KEF) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £572.

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

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 21m.

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

Flights via Reykjavik (KEF) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 0h 56m.

How often are flights from Chicago to London delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Chicago and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 161 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to London flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 22% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to London?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to London is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Aer Lingus,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Chicago to London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tadhg,Mar 2025

DUB - MAN

Flew Man to BGI. Crew were poor. Both coffee or tea due to a "water issue". Business class meal for gluten free was disappointing. 1903 lounge was excellent.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to London?

    Scandinavian Airlines, Icelandair, and United Airlines can get you from Chicago to London in just under 8h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h 15m. There are 3939 mi between Chicago and London. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to London is Icelandair. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £369 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and United Airlines, starting at £473 and £511 round-trip. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to London one-way?

    £288 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Iberia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and American Airlines, with prices starting from £293 and £298, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to London?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to London?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Chicago to London on time: Royal Jordanian (88%), Air Canada (84%), Austrian Airlines (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to London?

    On average you can expect to pay £733 for a flight from Chicago to London. The cheapest flight overall is £231 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £407.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to London 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 Chicago to London?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to London (average of £479). Flying from Chicago to London in June is currently the most expensive (average of £1,038). 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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IcelandairCheapest£369Average£652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£473Average£781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£511Average£873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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IberiaCheapest£566Average£879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£594Average£826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest£597Average£936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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JetBlueCheapest£745Average£886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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