Flights from London/Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago (ORD)

Flight Heathrow(LHR) to Chicago(ORD)
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London Heathrow Airport O'Hare International Airport
LHR : London , United Kingdom ORD : Chicago , United States
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London/Heathrow to Chicago Flights

Find updated flight schedules, timetable, distance, aircraft types, Map, Transfer for routes from London/Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago (ORD).

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Flight Schedules Heathrow to Chicago

This route is operated by 3 airlines :American Airlines (AA),United Airlines (UA),British Airways (BA). This is the first direct flight from London/Heathrow to Chicago.

Change Direction(ORD to LHR)

Flight Duration: Approximately 7 hours 25 minutes to 9 hours 25 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
UA958 08:30 11:30 9h0m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
AA87 09:15 11:50 8h35m
BA295 11:05 13:50 8h45m
Flight schedules as of September 01, 2025, 06:00 AM(OAG data). Schedules may change without notice, so please check with airlines before booking. Refer to FlyTeam's terms of use before proceeding. Some airlines and flight numbers may not be displayed.

The last direct flight from Heathrow to Chicago is the final flight at 15:30 by British Airways BA297.

From London/Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) Flights Info

Duration(Flight time)

From Heathrow to Chicago
7 hours 25 minutes to 9 hours 25 minutes
From Chicago to Heathrow
6 hours 40 minutes to 8 hours 50 minutes

Distance

From Chicago to Heathrow
Approx. 3,940 miles
Approx. 6,340 Km
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London to Chicago Map

London Heathrow Airport London Heathrow Airport
O'Hare International Airport O'Hare International Airport

Type of aircrafts (LHR to ORD)

Below is a list of the aircraft types and airlines operating on this route. (Direct flights only)

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between London and Chicago. Direct flights operate on each segment, with the shortest flight durations listed. This is a great resource for travelers planning multi-city itineraries.

Montreal (YUL)
LHR 7h10m YUL 2h28m ORD
6h35m 2h5m
Ottawa (YOW)
LHR 7h20m YOW 2h8m ORD
6h35m 1h50m
Shannon (SNN)
LHR 1h20m SNN 8h15m ORD
1h20m 7h25m
Dublin (DUB)
LHR 1h10m DUB 8h0m ORD
1h20m 7h15m
Pearson (YYZ)
LHR 7h40m YYZ 1h47m ORD
7h5m 1h30m
Halifax (YHZ)
LHR 6h40m YHZ 3h38m ORD
5h55m 3h10m
Detroit (DTW)
LHR 8h35m DTW 1h15m ORD
7h30m 1h13m
Boston (BOS)
LHR 6h30m BOS 2h44m ORD
5h40m 2h12m
Edinburgh (EDI)
LHR 1h20m EDI 8h25m ORD
1h10m 7h45m
Keflavik (KEF)
LHR 3h5m KEF 6h40m ORD
3h0m 6h5m

FAQ : London/Heathrow to Chicago

How far is it from London to Chicago?
The distance between London/Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) is approximately 3,940 miles(6,340km) by air.
Which airlines operate at from Heathrow(LHR) to Chicago(ORD)?
Currently, this route is served by American Airlines (Japanese)United Airlines (Japanese)British Airways (Japanese). You can check flight schedules for this route at Heathrow to Chicago Flight Schedules and Chicago to Heathrow Flight Schedules
What aircraft types are flying on the London/Heathrow (LHR) to Chicago (ORD) route?
The Heathrow – Chicago route is operated by Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner , Boeing 787-9 , Boeing 787-10 , Boeing 777 , Boeing 777-300 , Boeing 767-300 aircraft types.
British Airways fly this route with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner , Boeing 787-9 , Boeing 787-10 , Boeing 777 , Boeing 777-300.American Airlines fly this route with Boeing 787-9.United Airlines fly this route with Boeing 787-10 , Boeing 767-300.Aer Lingus fly this route with Boeing 787-10.
What is the time difference between London to Chicago?
The time difference between London Heathrow Airport(London) and O'Hare International Airport(Chicago) is -6 hours. Chicago is 6 hours behind London.London is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 30, 2025 to October 26, 2025.Chicago is currently observing daylight saving time (DST) from March 9, 2025 to November 2, 2025.