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LHR–ORD · Nonstop
London (London Heathrow Airport) to Chicago (O'Hare International Airport).
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) is about 8h 43m, covering 3,942 miles. American Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 08:00 to 15:15 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~8h 43m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 3,942 mi | Nonstop | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from London to Chicago
American Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways operate 8-9/day flights from LHR to ORD. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 2 and 5 at LHR.
- First departure
- 08:00
- Last departure
- 15:15
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3/day | Boeing 787 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 09:45 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
ORD to LHR flights — 8-9/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for LHR, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 60 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from London to Chicago?
The estimated flight time from London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) is about 8h 43m, based on the 3,942-mile flying distance.
How far is London from Chicago?
London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) is about 3,942 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from London to Chicago?
Yes. American Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from London to Chicago?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and British Airways fly nonstop from London (LHR) to Chicago (ORD).
What aircraft fly from London to Chicago?
The LHR–ORD route is flown with Boeing 767, Boeing 777, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near London
- LCY - LondonLondon City Airport · 22 mi from LHRFlights from LCY
- LGW - LondonLondon Gatwick Airport · 25 mi from LHRFlights from LGW
- LTN - LondonLondon Luton Airport · 28 mi from LHRFlights from LTN
Near Chicago
- MDW - ChicagoChicago Midway International Airport · 15 mi from ORDFlights to MDW
- MKE - MilwaukeeGeneral Mitchell International Airport · 67 mi from ORDFlights to MKE