Traveling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
8 hours 54 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Chicago is 5 hours behind London and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 90 weekly flights from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport. The 08:10 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take from LHR to ORD. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:05.
Taking off during a peak time like a public holiday? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
If you want a stopover for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and explore your options. Here are the popular stopovers between LHR and ORD:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Dublin Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport is $317. The cheapest price for a return flight is $447. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to ORD.
The cheapest month for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The journey from central London to London Heathrow Airport takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 19 miles in 57 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near LHR. Whether you have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
From O'Hare International Airport, Chicago is approximately 25 miles away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of about 54 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Chicago. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 59ºF and 84ºF. Book your flights from London Heathrow Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to ORD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 10ºF and 37ºF on average.
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Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just two of the big attractions to put on your Chicago travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
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