flights.net ORD → LHR
- Distance
- 3,942 mi
- Carriers
- 4
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a transatlantic route of about 3,942 miles. A four-carrier Chicago-to-London battleground where United and American meet British Airways and Virgin on widebodies. Chicago to London is a heavyweight corporate transatlantic route from the Midwest's largest hub.
Connecting Chicago, United States with London, United Kingdom, this is one of the more travelled transatlantic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 3,942-mile sector nonstop in about 8h 23m. Departures use O'Hare International Airport, a 4 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines, American Airlines; arrivals land at London Heathrow Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors British Airways, Virgin Atlantic. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the ORD–LHR sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | O'Hare International Airport (ORD) → London Heathrow Airport (LHR) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3,942 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 8h 23m |
| Nonstop carriers | 4 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A350 |
| Market | transatlantic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic operate nonstop service from Chicago to London. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- American Airlines (AA)
- British Airways (BA)
- Virgin Atlantic (VS)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Boeing 787, Airbus A350 between Chicago and London. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
May, June, and September deliver mild London weather and fares below the summer peak. Autumn business season tightens premium availability.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Chicago to London route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for ORD–LHR where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Chicago to London?
- O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is about 3,942 miles (6,344 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 8h 23m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Chicago to London?
- United Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic operate nonstop service from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
- What aircraft are used on the ORD to LHR route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 777, Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 on the Chicago–London route.
- When is the best time to fly from Chicago to London?
- May, June, and September deliver mild London weather and fares below the summer peak. Autumn business season tightens premium availability.
- Is ORD to LHR a nonstop flight?
- Yes. O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a directional nonstop route flown by 4 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the ORD to LHR route connect?
- This route links Chicago, United States with London, United Kingdom.
- Which airports does the Chicago to London route use?
- Flights depart O'Hare International Airport (ORD/KORD) in Chicago and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) in London.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.