Find flights
Deals
Insights
When to book
FAQs & Tips
Direct Flights

ORD - LHR

Find cheap flights from Chicago to London from C$ 500

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Heathrow departing on 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
0 bags
Sat 8/6
Sat 15/6

Search hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to London

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to London, as well as popular online travel agencies
In the last 7 days, travellers have searched 43,895,468 times on KAYAK, and here is why:

Save 21% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Free to useThere are no hidden charges or fees.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Heathrow (ORD-LHR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices and deals for you by selecting your travel dates.
Choose your dates
6:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.ORD-LHR
12h 45m1 stop
6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.LHR-ORD
15h 30m1 stop
C$ 713TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Find Deal
Fri, 18 Oct - Fri, 1 Nov
7:45 p.m. - 9:35 a.m.ORD-LHR
31h 50m2 stops
6:40 a.m. - 5:55 p.m.LHR-ORD
17h 15m1 stop
C$ 754Scandinavian Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, 18 Oct - Mon, 21 Oct
6:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.ORD-LHR
12h 45m1 stop
6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.LHR-ORD
15h 30m1 stop
C$ 757TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Find Deal
Fri, 18 Oct - Wed, 30 Oct
8:20 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.ORD-LHR
7h 50mdirect
8:10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.LHR-ORD
8h 35mdirect
C$ 816Finnair
Find Deal
Wed, 25 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
8:20 a.m. - 10:10 p.m.ORD-LHR
7h 50mdirect
9:55 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.LHR-ORD
8h 55mdirect
C$ 818Finnair
Find Deal
Tue, 15 Oct - Wed, 30 Oct
7:30 p.m. - 11:55 a.m.ORD-LHR
10h 25m1 stop
12:15 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.LHR-ORD
11h 05m1 stop
C$ 840Icelandair
Find Deal
Sun, 13 Oct - Tue, 29 Oct
10:15 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.ORD-LHR
16h 05m1 stop
1:05 p.m. - 6:20 p.m.LHR-ORD
11h 15m1 stop
C$ 848Icelandair
Find Deal
Tue, 24 Sep - Tue, 8 Oct
6:15 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.ORD-LHR
8h 15mdirect
7:25 p.m. - 2:55 p.m.LHR-ORD
24h 30m1 stop
C$ 853
Find Deal
Mon, 21 Oct - Mon, 28 Oct
3:45 p.m. - 9:05 a.m.ORD-LHR
11h 20m1 stop
8:50 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.LHR-ORD
11h 10m1 stop
C$ 862Aer Lingus
Find Deal
Fri, 16 Aug - Mon, 26 Aug
3:40 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.ORD-LHR
12h 20m1 stop
6:00 a.m. - 12:10 p.m.LHR-ORD
12h 10m1 stop
C$ 864
Find Deal
Tue, 27 Aug - Tue, 3 Sep

Flights from Chicago to Heathrow - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, where tickets cost C$ 855 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,770 and C$ 1,513 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 4 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 43 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to London?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago to London found on KAYAK was with Icelandair for C$ 500. TAP AIR PORTUGAL proposed a round-trip connection from C$ 713 and Scandinavian Airlines from C$ 754.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Chicago and London?

In normal times, American Airlines flies from Chicago to London up to 12 times per day, British Airways up to 4 times per day, and United Airlines up to 3 times per day.

How many flights are there between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 19 and 20 nonstop flights that take off from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and land in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 7h 55m. The most common departure time is 6:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 136 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Chicago to London take?

Direct flights cover the 10,202 km separating Chicago to London in about 7h 30m.

What’s the earliest departure time from Chicago to London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at 8:10 am and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 10:10 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from Chicago to London?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 11:00 pm and lands at 12:45 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

C$ 500
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (63% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to London

When to book flights from Chicago to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to London flights

  • Can I get a nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Heathrow (LHR)?

    Yes. British Airways, Finnair, and American Airlines operate several nonstop flights between ORD and LHR per day. Generally, flights tend to depart either around 8 am or around 5 pm. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta, United, American, and Air Canada operate flights with two stops, with layovers in many cities, including Montreal (YUL), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), and Dublin (DUB).

  • How do I get from LHR to London city center on public transportation?

    To get to London from the airport, go to terminals 1, 2, or 3’s train station. From there, you can catch a train to Paddington Station in London, a primary London station where you can catch other trains, the subway, buses, or taxis. You can also catch a bus from Heathrow’s Central Bus Station. At Heathrow, terminals 2 and 3 have subway stations that can get you to the city center of London. Shuttles and taxis are options as well, but more expensive than a train, the subway, or a bus.

  • If I have an early flight from ORD, are there hotels near or in the airport where I could stay the night before I fly?

    The luxurious Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport is a hotel that is actually inside ORD, in Terminal 2. Along with their various king-size room offerings, this hotel has allergy-free rooms, accessible rooms, business doubles with two double beds, and family suites. For a surcharge, the hotel offers public internet access. This pet-friendly hotel has a business center, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool.

  • Does ORD offer any designated lactation areas for nursing moms who might want some privacy and cleanliness?

    Yes. ORD provides 14 different areas where nursing mothers can breastfeed or pump in hygienic privacy. ORD has 6 Mothers Rooms, clean quiet rooms that have comfortable seating and a sink. There is one Mothers Room in Terminal 1, 2, and 5 each. There are two Mothers Rooms in Terminal 3 and in the Multi-Modal Facility, a combination of a parking garage and the rental car center. ORD also offers Mamava pods, free-standing 4 X 8 cabins that give nursing moms some sanitized privacy. There are two pods in terminals 1 and 2, and four pods in Terminal 3.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport was C$ 364 for a one-way ticket and C$ 519 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Chicago to London?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Chicago to London flight route: Finnair, British Airways, Iberia, American Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, and United Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to London?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to London?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to London?

    There are direct flights from Chicago to London on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

See more FAQs

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to London

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,246 or less round-trip.
  • Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is a hub for United Airlines and American Airlines. London Heathrow (LHR) is a hub for British Airways.
  • In Terminal 2, just past the security checkpoint, ORD provides a Family Lounge to make waiting for a plane easier for those traveling with kids. This vibrant, colorful space provides seating, places to park strollers, and outlets to charge your devices. Sometimes, especially during the holidays, they might even have live entertainment, including artists who will draw your picture and musicians.
  • You can use Travelex to exchange currency at Heathrow. Order online before you leave and collect your money at a Travelex location in Heathrow, either post-security in Terminal 5 or pre-security in Terminal 2.
  • ORD features bathrooms that are designated all-gender, and these restrooms can be found throughout the airport in all terminals and in the Multi-Modal Facility.
  • If you have time to grab a bite to eat before you depart from ORD, you could eat at a restaurant where you can watch the planes land and take off: the food court and Berghoff Café in Terminal 1 and Chili’s Too in Terminal 3.
See more tips

Prefer to fly non-stop from Chicago to London?

Find which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Intl to Heathrow, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +15 more

See more nonstop flights

Nonstop returns

London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Aer Lingus, Air Canada, +14 more

See more nonstop flights
See more nonstop flights

Book cheap flights from Chicago to London

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
17/8Sat
1 stopIcelandair
10h 30mORD-LHR
C$ 500
9/10Wed
1 stopIcelandair
10h 25mORD-LHR
C$ 548
10/9Tue
1 stopJetBlue
13h 48mORD-LHR
C$ 566
9/7Tue
1 stopJetBlue
16h 01mORD-LHR
C$ 573
22/9Sun
directUnited Airlines
8h 15mORD-LHR
C$ 621
2/9Mon
1 stopUnited Airlines
9h 50mORD-LHR
C$ 628
22/7Mon
1 stopSWISS
15h 05mORD-LHR
C$ 655
10/7Wed
2 stopsSWISS
25h 10mORD-LHR
C$ 693
1/7Mon
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
18h 50mORD-LHR
C$ 812
4/9Wed
3 stopsTAP AIR PORTUGAL
19h 43mORD-LHR
C$ 1,091

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Last minute flights from Chicago to Heathrow

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to London that are departing in the next 10 days.
13/5Mon
directFinnair
7h 50mORD-LHR
26/11Tue
directFinnair
8h 55mLHR-ORD
C$ 859
14/5Tue
directFinnair
7h 45mORD-LHR
22/5Wed
directFinnair
8h 40mLHR-ORD
C$ 860
14/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
8h 10mORD-LHR
22/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 25mLHR-ORD
C$ 864
14/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
17h 05mORD-LHR
22/5Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
13h 25mLHR-ORD
C$ 866
10/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
8h 10mORD-LHR
12/5Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
11h 10mLHR-ORD
C$ 870
14/5Tue
multi-stop
10h 35mORD-LHR
20/6Thu
multi-stop
12h 10mLHR-ORD
C$ 878
13/5Mon
multi-stopDelta
13h 53mORD-LHR
26/11Tue
multi-stopDelta
16h 11mLHR-ORD
C$ 925
12/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
17h 10mORD-LHR
21/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
14h 22mLHR-ORD
C$ 927
11/5Sat
directBritish Airways
7h 50mORD-LHR
17/5Fri
directBritish Airways
8h 40mLHR-ORD
C$ 929
10/5Fri
direct
8h 10mORD-LHR
17/5Fri
multi-stop
12h 10mLHR-ORD
C$ 933

Search by stops

Search by airline

Search by price

Chicago - London Flights

Departure:

Chicago (undefined)United States

Destination:

London (LHR)United Kingdom

Cabin classes:

C$ 8,120
C$ 4,985
C$ 2,760
C$ 938

Browse origins:

  • Flights » 
  • Chicago O'Hare Airport

Browse destinations:

  • Flights » 
  • London Heathrow Airport