Cheap flights from Illinois to London from £126

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 26/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — LON
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
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 8 December 2025.

Mon 15/1218:30ORD - LHR
1 stop19h 00mIcelandair
Mon 12/120:35LHR - ORD
1 stop26h 45mIcelandair
Deal found 7/12£430
Wed 10/1214:40ORD - LHR
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/106:00LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£438
Mon 8/1213:05ORD - LHR
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1206:00LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£440
Sun 7/1213:05ORD - LHR
1 stop11h 35mAustrian Airlines
Wed 24/1206:00LHR - ORD
1 stop14h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/12£442
Mon 8/1217:50ORD - LHR
Nonstop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1206:00LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12£451
Tue 9/1213:05ORD - LHR
1 stop11h 35mAustrian Airlines
Tue 16/1216:20LHR - ORD
1 stop32h 11mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 7/12£451
Sun 7/1220:25ORD - LGW
1 stop13h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Tue 16/1210:40LGW - ORD
1 stop34h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/12£452
Wed 10/1218:30ORD - LGW
1 stop10h 25mIcelandair
Tue 31/315:40LGW - ORD
1 stop32h 35mIcelandair
Deal found 6/12£453
Mon 8/1219:40ORD - LHR
1 stop11h 45mAer Lingus
Tue 16/1208:50LHR - ORD
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Deal found 7/12£454
Mon 8/1213:05ORD - LHR
1 stop11h 35mAustrian Airlines
Tue 16/1216:20LHR - ORD
1 stop32h 11mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 7/12£455
Sun 7/1213:05ORD - LHR
1 stop11h 35mAustrian Airlines
Tue 16/1216:20LHR - ORD
1 stop32h 11mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 5/12£456
Mon 8/1218:50ORD - LHR
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Tue 16/1206:00LHR - ORD
1 stop12h 45mSWISS
Deal found 7/12£459

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 8 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£417

One-way from

£126

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£625

Good round-trip deal

£567 or less

Good one-way deal

£361 or less
Scandinavian Airlines
  • Scandinavian Airlines
  • 23/1-31/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 44m total
  • Illinois to London
26/1
  • 26/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 44m total
  • Illinois to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£115 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Illinois to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Illinois to London (LON).

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ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

19:20-22:10

2 stops20h 50m

London Luton

Wed 4/3

20:50-16:45

2 stops25h 55m

£417

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/3

07:00-09:20

2 stops20h 20m

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

10:20-17:45

1 stop12h 25m

£428

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

19:20-18:15

2 stops16h 55m

London Luton

Sun 22/2

14:35-16:45

2 stops32h 10m

£433

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/5

19:25-14:40

1 stop13h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 21/5

13:00-18:15

1 stop11h 15m

£434

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/5

22:40-14:40

1 stop10h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 22/5

15:40-21:40

1 stop12h 00m

£434

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LTN

ORDLTN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

21:55-18:15

1 stop14h 20m

London Luton

Wed 18/2

08:30-20:00

1 stop17h 30m

£437

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

19:10-21:35

2 stops20h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

19:30-16:45

1 stop27h 15m

£439

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

20:20-18:30

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 20/3

06:40-17:45

1 stop16h 05m

£445

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LGW

ORDLGW

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/5

22:40-14:40

1 stop10h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

15:40-21:40

1 stop12h 00m

£459

ChicagoLondon

ORD - LHR

ORDLHR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/1

17:50-07:55

Nonstop8h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

06:50-12:10

1 stop11h 20m

£464

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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 £281). Flying from Illinois to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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 8 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Illinois to London in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 8 December 2025.

The most flights from USIL to LON are scheduled on a Friday (48 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (39 on average).

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to London?

    Departing from Illinois to London will take you 8h 05m. 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?

    £166 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 United Airlines and Lufthansa, with prices starting from £261 and £278, respectively.

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

  • 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: Air Canada (64%), Austrian Airlines (64%), United Airlines (64%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Illinois to London?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Illinois to London? While on average our users pay £506, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £295. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow), is priced around £327.

  • 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 £281). Flying from Illinois to London in July is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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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LufthansaCheapest£361Average£521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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FinnairCheapest£417Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£426Average£594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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IberiaCheapest£449Average£534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Aer LingusCheapest£452Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest£465Average£700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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