Direct flights from Chicago to London ORD → LHR

American Airlines, British Airways and United Airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR), several times daily. The flight takes about 8h 38m and covers 3,942 miles (6,344 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $955, with recent bookable fares from $883. Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD (BTS) and 97.0% at LHR (Eurocontrol) — the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 31 August 2026.

60-day flexibility overview based on 1710 recent fares across the next 60 days

Cheapest
$882
Typical
$955
Most expensive
$1,517

What flexibility is worth here

Flying in January rather than September typically saves $129 on ORD → LHR.

  • Sep 2026 $1071
  • Oct 2026 $951
  • Nov 2026 $952
  • Dec 2026 $1003
  • Jan 2027 $942
  • Feb 2027 $942
  • Mar 2027 $1004

Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 7 months we currently track.

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Cheapest combos

United Best
Tue Dec 8 15:45 → 05:55
Tue Dec 22 07:40 → 10:45 14 nights
$883 Book →
United
Tue Dec 8 15:45 → 05:55
Tue Dec 22 10:25 → 13:45 14 nights
$883 Book →
United
Tue Dec 8 15:45 → 05:55
Tue Dec 22 13:35 → 16:55 14 nights
$883 Book →

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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares

Across 121 recent dates we priced, Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) showed up to 5 nonstop departures a day, with the earliest around 15:45 and the latest around 22:50, operated by United, American, and British Airways.

15:45 16:25 16:30 16:45 17:00 17:10 17:45 17:55 18:00 18:05 18:05 18:10 18:15 18:30

Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.

More nonstops from Chicago

ORD → ATL Atlanta 10 airlines ORD → LAS Las Vegas 6 airlines ORD → MIA Miami 6 airlines ORD → PUJ Punta Cana 6 airlines ORD → TPA Tampa 6 airlines ORD → FLL Fort Lauderdale 5 airlines ORD → JFK New York 5 airlines ORD → LAX Los Angeles 5 airlines

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight from Chicago to London?

Yes, American Airlines, British Airways and 1 more airline operate nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR).

Which airlines fly direct from Chicago to London?

American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Chicago to London.

How long is the flight from Chicago to London?

The nonstop flight from Chicago to London takes ~8h 38m (approximately 6344 km).

How often do direct flights operate from Chicago to London?

Nonstop flights from Chicago to London operate multiple daily.

What is the on-time performance for flights from Chicago to London?

Arrivals run on time 70.7% at ORD (BTS) and 97.0% at LHR (Eurocontrol) — the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to London?

Round-trip flights from Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) start at $882, with a typical fare around $955. Based on 1710 recent fare combinations.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to London?

Across the 7 departure months we currently track, January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Chicago to London, with typical fares around $942 — versus about $1071 in September 2026, the most expensive.

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