Question 1

How long does it take to travel from London to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Chicago takes around 9.0 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and Chicago?

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The flight distance between London and Chicago is 6350 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between London and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Lufthansa, United Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, American Airlines, Iberia Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Dublin, Manchester, Toronto, Athens, Orlando, San Francisco, Hyderabad, Vilnius, New York, Las Vegas, Edinburgh, Denver, Bangkok, Minneapolis, Riga, Glasgow, Austin, San Juan, Edmonton, Tallinn.

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

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London is mainly served by Heathrow. But there are other airports nearby, including Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Heathrow. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Southampton, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich, Coventry.

Question 8

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Central Illinois Regional, South Bend International, Quad City International, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 9

What buses and trains depart from London?

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A number of bus and train companies depart from London, including National Express.

Question 10

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Chicago?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 11

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 12

Which airlines fly between London and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between London and Chicago with Lufthansa, Ryanair, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines.

Question 13

When's the best time to travel between London and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 14

What flights operate between London and Chicago?

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Traveling between London and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 15

How many airports are there near London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Heathrow and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Cardiff, Southampton, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich, Coventry

Question 16

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Fort Wayne International, Central Illinois Regional, South Bend International, Quad City International, Muskegon County, University of Illinois Willard.

Question 17

Is it possible to reach London by bus or train?

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Yes, London has great ground transport connections with the rest of the world. Our price graph doesn't just show prices for flights to and from London, it also shows buses and trains.

Question 18

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 20

What time do flights between London and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 21

What time do flights between London and Chicago arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£292
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£608
Cheapest round-trip	£509
Average round-trip	£861
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
Lufthansa	DLH	LH	Yes	0 0
Ryanair	RYR	FR	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Delta Air Lines	DAL	DL	Yes	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
American Airlines	AAL	AA	Yes	No

1) Walk around The Loop, one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Chicago	On a sunny, pleasant day, stroll through The Loop. This is the most atmospheric area, with distinctive architecture, wide avenues, and skyscrapers. Here you will see such attractions of the city as the Calder's Flamingo sculpture, the famous Chicago Theater sign, and the Willis Tower skyscraper.
2) Enjoy the finest paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago	If you love classical art, check out the Art Institute of Chicago. The entrance ticket costs $27. There you will see many famous paintings such as American Gothic by Grant Wood, Liz #3 [Early Colored Liz] by Andy Warhol, The Assumption of the Virgin by El Greco, and some paintings by Claud Monet and Pablo Picasso.
3) Drop by the Oriental Institute Museum in Chicago, which has nothing to do with "orient"	Despite its name, this museum is an excellent archaeological collection of various items from ancient Egypt. The museum appeared in 1919 and has collected a variety of artefacts, photographs, and even a 5-meter statue of King Tut. The entrance to the museum costs about $10.

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed with restrictions for vaccinated travelers Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results or recovery certificate is not required for United States Quarantine is not required for vaccinated travelers
Visa requirements	Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA)
Forms and documents	Mandatory proof of COVID-19 vaccination for United States Mandatory travel attestation form

Travel restrictions	Travel is allowed Proof of a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test result is not required Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements	Electronic Travel Authorization (ESTA)

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