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

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

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

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Flight Schedules Chicago to Heathrow

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

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Flight Duration: Approximately 6 hours 40 minutes to 8 hours 50 minutes (Direct Flights)

Flight No. Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Airfare
UA929 16:00 06:20 8h20m Trip.com PRICES HIS Prices Expedia PRICES skyticket PRICES
BA294 16:55 06:50 7h55m
AA86 17:40 07:20 7h40m
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 Chicago to Heathrow is the final flight at 22:35 by American Airlines AA98.

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

Duration(Flight time)

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

Distance

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

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

Type of aircrafts (ORD to LHR)

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

* All links below lead to Japanese pages.

Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner *

Boeing 787-9 *

Boeing 787-10 *

Boeing 777 *

Boeing 777-300 *

Boeing 767-300 *

Transfer / Cities with One-Stop Flights

This list shows cities where you can connect for one-stop flights between Chicago and London. 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)
ORD 2h5m YUL 6h35m LHR
2h28m 7h10m
Ottawa (YOW)
ORD 1h50m YOW 6h35m LHR
2h8m 7h20m
Shannon (SNN)
ORD 7h25m SNN 1h20m LHR
8h15m 1h20m
Dublin (DUB)
ORD 7h15m DUB 1h20m LHR
8h0m 1h10m
Pearson (YYZ)
ORD 1h30m YYZ 7h5m LHR
1h47m 7h40m
Halifax (YHZ)
ORD 3h10m YHZ 5h55m LHR
3h38m 6h40m
Detroit (DTW)
ORD 1h13m DTW 7h30m LHR
1h15m 8h35m
Boston (BOS)
ORD 2h12m BOS 5h40m LHR
2h44m 6h30m
Edinburgh (EDI)
ORD 7h45m EDI 1h10m LHR
8h25m 1h20m
Keflavik (KEF)
ORD 6h5m KEF 3h0m LHR
6h40m 3h5m

FAQ : Chicago to London/Heathrow

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