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Cheap flights from Illinois to London from £159

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 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LON
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Illinois to London

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 February 2026.

Sun 20/919:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
Icelandair
Fri 2/1013:05
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop14h 20m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/2£384
Tue 5/519:25
ORD
-
LTN
2 stops16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/505:40
LTN
-
ORD
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£384
Tue 3/305:15
ORD
-
LGW
3 stops23h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/311:55
LGW
-
ORD
3 stops34h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£384
Tue 6/1019:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Mon 12/1021:25
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/2£384
Wed 22/419:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Wed 6/513:05
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop11h 10m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/2£385
Sun 26/422:25
ORD
-
LGW
1 stop10h 15m
Icelandair
Sat 2/513:00
LGW
-
ORD
1 stop11h 15m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/2£385
Fri 24/422:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Icelandair
Sat 2/521:25
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
Icelandair
Deal found 2/2£386
Wed 29/419:25
ORD
-
LGW
1 stop13h 15m
Icelandair
Sun 10/515:40
LGW
-
ORD
1 stop11h 45m
Icelandair
Deal found 4/2£386
Mon 2/319:20
ORD
-
STN
2 stops20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/321:45
STN
-
ORD
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£386
Sat 26/919:25
ORD
-
LHR
1 stop10h 30m
Icelandair
Sat 3/1021:25
LHR
-
ORD
1 stop30h 00m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/2£386
Tue 10/218:30
ORD
-
LGW
1 stop10h 25m
Icelandair
Fri 20/211:55
LGW
-
ORD
1 stop11h 25m
Icelandair
Deal found 3/2£386
Tue 14/419:25
ORD
-
STN
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/406:30
STN
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ORD
2 stops17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£386

Find flight deals from Illinois to London

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to London flight deals. Data was last updated 6 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£384

One-way from

£159

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£484

Good round-trip deal

£490 or less

Good one-way deal

£293 or less
5/5-13/5
  • 5/5-13/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 25m total
  • Illinois to London
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20/3
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 49m total
  • Illinois to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Illinois to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 6 February 2026.
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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

£387

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

18:30-18:20

2 stops17h 50m

London Stansted

Fri 6/3

06:30-17:20

2 stops16h 50m

£391

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

16:50-08:35

1 stop10h 45m

London Luton

Wed 8/4

13:50-19:15

1 stop11h 25m

£401

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

19:25-21:15

2 stops19h 50m

London Luton

Tue 21/4

09:40-18:15

2 stops14h 35m

£403

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

21:30-21:15

2 stops17h 45m

London Luton

Wed 22/4

06:15-17:50

2 stops17h 35m

£410

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

19:25-21:15

2 stops19h 50m

London Luton

Wed 22/4

06:15-18:15

2 stops18h 00m

£410

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

14:30-06:40

1 stop10h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

06:50-12:10

1 stop11h 20m

£460

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

15:45-05:55

Nonstop8h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 24/2

06:35-18:25

1 stop17h 50m

£462

ChicagoLondon

ORD - STN

ORDSTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/3

12:50-22:15

1 stop28h 25m

London Stansted

Tue 24/3

17:20-11:05

1 stop22h 45m

£469

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

17:00-06:50

Nonstop7h 50m

London Heathrow

Wed 22/4

07:30-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

£472

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to London

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to London (average of £276). Flying from Illinois to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £448). 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 IL to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 February 2026.

When flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Illinois to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 6 February 2026.

The most flights from USIL to LON are scheduled on a Monday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (33 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to London?

    Departing from Illinois to London will take you 7h 50m. Illinois and London are separated by a distance of 3939 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    £163 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from TAP AIR PORTUGAL. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and British Airways, with prices starting from £272 and £275, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to London consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow, Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Gatwick or Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Stansted as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Illinois 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 Illinois to London on time: Aer Lingus (72%), American Airlines (67%), Alaska Airlines (67%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to London?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to London? While on average our users pay £422, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £149. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow), is priced around £341.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to London (average of £276). Flying from Illinois to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £448). 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 7 airlines flying from Illinois to London

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Illinois to London. 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 6 February 2026.
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LufthansaCheapest£354Average£509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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American AirlinesCheapest£381Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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FinnairCheapest£409Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£418Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Aer LingusCheapest£444Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest£448Average£529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest£457Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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