£171 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to England

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to England departing on 7/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

KAYAK searches hundreds of travel sites at once for deals on flights to England

 
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to England.
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to England.
Travellers love KAYAK
41,299,237 searches in the past 7 days on KAYAK

Save 24% or moreCompare multiple travel sites with one search.

Track pricesNot ready to book? Create a price alert for when prices drop.

Bundle and saveSave money when you bundle your flight + hotel.

Filter your dealsChoose cabin class, free Wi-Fi and more.

Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Chicago to England

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Manchester
Manchester2 stops£379
Birmingham
Birmingham2 stops£416
Leeds
Leeds2 stops£452
Manchester
Manchester2 stops£379
Birmingham
Birmingham2 stops£416
Leeds
Leeds2 stops£452

Book Cheap Chicago to England Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to England that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Chicago to England

Sun, 7 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 22:05ORD-EDI
21h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:00 - 17:20EDI-ORD
15h 20m2 stops
£349Multiple Airlines
Find Deal
Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 18 Jan
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:30 - 18:05ORD-EDI
17h 35m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:45 - 17:20EDI-ORD
24h 35m2 stops
£351Multiple Airlines
Find Deal
Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 11:00ORD-MAN
10h 30m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
11:55 - 17:20MAN-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
£391Icelandair
Find Deal
Thu, 8 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
Icelandair Logo
18:30 - 10:45ORD-MAN
10h 15m1 stop
Icelandair Logo
11:55 - 17:20MAN-ORD
11h 25m1 stop
£392Icelandair
Find Deal
Sun, 9 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Aer Lingus Logo
15:50 - 10:10ORD-LHR
12h 20m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
08:50 - 14:00LHR-ORD
11h 10m1 stop
£413Aer Lingus
Find Deal
Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 26 Nov
Aer Lingus Logo
15:50 - 10:10ORD-LHR
12h 20m1 stop
Aer Lingus Logo
08:50 - 14:00LHR-ORD
11h 10m1 stop
£415Aer Lingus
Find Deal
Tue, 10 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar
Iberia Logo
20:45 - 10:25ORD-LHR
7h 40mdirect
Iberia Logo
19:40 - 14:55LHR-ORD
25h 15m1 stop
£432Iberia
Find Deal
Wed, 12 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
British Airways Logo
20:40 - 10:25ORD-LHR
7h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 13:50LHR-ORD
8h 50mdirect
£435British Airways
Find Deal
Sun, 9 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Iberia Logo
14:50 - 07:00ORD-LHR
10h 10m1 stop
Iberia Logo
12:35 - 15:25LHR-ORD
8h 50mdirect
£436Iberia
Find Deal
Sun, 16 Nov - Fri, 16 Jan
British Airways Logo
17:10 - 06:55ORD-LHR
7h 45mdirect
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 13:50LHR-ORD
8h 50mdirect
£440British Airways
Find Deal
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to England flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to England to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Chicago to England flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to England from Chicago found in the last 72 hours was to London, at £460 return. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £460.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago to England?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £556, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to England?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to England, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to England is February, when tickets cost £489 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £860 and £749 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to England?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to England clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to England on a Sunday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to England?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to England, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Chicago to England, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to England

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight£171
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Manchester

Flights from Chicago to England: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Chicago to England 
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysORD-LHRJun 2025
Get a wheel chair if you have difficulty walking
JoeFlew with IberiaORD-LHRApr 2025
Get there early. Nice airport options while you wait.
Verified travelerFlew with IberiaORD-LHRMay 2025
Get to the airport early so you’re relaxed. Con yourself into believing it’s bedtime and try to sleep so that you can keep going all day when you get there. If you can afford more comfy seats it might be worth it - though I always have the cheap ones so I can’t say for sure. Try very hard not to. sit in the middle. I’m small and the guy next to me played games all night and didn’t care that he continually ( with every move) jabbed me with his arm. This was my first flight with Cheap Flights and it was far less convenient than other times I’ve flown overseas.
DinaFlew with United AirlinesORD-LHRJan 2025
Anticipate delays, prepare for long walks through Heathrow to baggage claim or for connections.
KariFlew with British AirwaysORD-LHRMay 2024
Always check to confirm your assistance is in system. No wheelchair waiting for me in London. Had no clue about airport or how to get around. Got lost easy
AaronFlew with American AirlinesORD-LHRDec 2023
Find a flight where you are allowed to choose your seats before the day of boarding for anything international.

FAQs - booking England flights

  • What are some common layovers on the route from Chicago to England?

    Direct flights are frequently available from Chicago, particularly from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), to major airports in England like London Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW). However, for some destinations in England or more budget-friendly flight options, you might have layovers at European hubs such as Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS), Dublin Airport (DUB), or Heathrow Airport in London, depending on the airline and specific destination in England.

  • If I want to visit the Lake District, which airport should I fly to?

    To visit the Lake District, a charming and picturesque region in Northwestern England, the most convenient airports are Manchester Airport (MAN) or Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL). Both airports provide relatively easy access to the Lake District, with Manchester being the larger hub with more flight options and transportation services to the Lake District.

  • Do airlines on this route provide in-flight Wi-Fi?

    On flights from Chicago to England, most major airlines, including British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and American Airlines, offer Wi-Fi services. While some may provide complimentary basic connectivity or messaging services, full internet access typically comes with a fee. The cost and availability of Wi-Fi can vary, so it's recommended to check with the airline before your flight for the most current information on their in-flight connectivity options and pricing.

  • How can I make my flight from Chicago to England more sustainable?

    To enhance the sustainability of your flight, consider choosing airlines with strong environmental commitments. Airlines such as British Airways and Virgin Atlantic are actively working towards reducing their carbon footprints through initiatives like using fuel-efficient aircraft and offering passengers carbon offset programs. Opting for direct flights, when possible, can also help minimize carbon emissions.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to England?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to England.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to England?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to England is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to England?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to England with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to England?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to England up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to England?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to England is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £571 on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to England is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £701.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to England

  • Your journey will begin at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a major for airlines such as American Airlines and United Airlines, which offer flights to England, providing a range of options for travelers.
  • The primary destination airport in England is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the world's busiest airports, offering easy access to London and the surrounding areas. Other options include London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, Manchester Airport (MAN) in central England, Newcastle International Airport (NCL) in the north, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) in the south.
  • British Airways, American Airlines, and United Airlines operate direct flights from O'Hare International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, with some flights also available to Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport. These airlines offer a variety of flight times and service options, catering to different travel needs and preferences.
  • At Chicago O'Hare International Airport, there are plenty of family-friendly amenities like play areas, nursing stations, and family restrooms, which are great for those traveling with children. It's a comfortable and convenient starting point for your family's journey.
  • For enhanced comfort on your transatlantic flight, especially if traveling with family or seeking extra relaxation, consider upgrading your seat. Airlines like British Airways and United Airlines offer premium economy or business class upgrades, which provide additional legroom, priority boarding, and superior in-flight service. These upgrades can be particularly beneficial for ensuring a relaxed journey, helping you to arrive in England feeling refreshed.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Chicago to England

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to England. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to England? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.2
Aer LingusOverall score based on 1361 reviews
7.1Comfort
6.9Entertainment
6.6Food
7.4Boarding
8.0Crew
Airline reviews

I think the extra charges for seating with no added advantage and the added charges for baggage are excessive compared to other airlines.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025EDI - DUB
Read more Aer Lingus reviews

I think the extra charges for seating with no added advantage and the added charges for baggage are excessive compared to other airlines.

Fast and sensible boarding was absolutely amazing. But extortionate wifi and seats that barely moved, making me unable to sleep, didn't do a lot of favors.

I liked the front row seats. A lot of leg room. The check-in window needs to be longer

My flights with Aer Lingus were very good and I will definitely fly with them. Again in future trips to Ireland and Scotland.

Too hot. Asked for an extra glass of water and was ignored. Asked to sit in empty seats that were open because it was so hot and crowded and was denied and the seats were empty the entire flight

Terrible leg room - I’m 5’3” and my knees were touching the seat in front of me. When the person sitting in front of me leaned back, there was about 15 inches of space between my head and the TV screen which made it awkward to view movies. Last year they had decent food, but this year the only tasty item on the trip was dessert.

The flight was delayed leaving Philadelphia due to “catering” and consequently arrived in Dublin some 75 minutes later than scheduled. Consequently this caused me to miss my connecting flight to Glasgow and I had to spend the night in Dublin.

The flight from Cincinnati to Philadelphia was satisfactory and uneventful.

It was truly a horrible flight. We were delayed almost 2 hours. The seats were so tiny, my legs were hurting the entire flight. When i finally made it to Ireland i missed my connecting flight because we left Newark late. I will most likely never fly Aer Lingus again

Terrible. The test of an airline is how they deal with problems. There is very little to differentiate between airlines. Aer Lingus failed absolutely. They lost one of my bags even though we had more than a 2 hour connection in Dublin. Trying to get it back has been awful. In checking on line I can see that the bag is in Edinburgh and it was supposed to be delivered today. It wasn't. The number we have in the UK doesn't answer. I had to pay for an international call to speak to somebody. All the woman at the call centre could say was be patient wait. I can tell you when it will be delivered nor can I tell you who the courier is.

The boarding process seem to take longer than necessary, resulting in a 20+ minute delay

It was too cold in the plane my feet froze

Handling our luggage was the biggest issue - they lost it and we got it almost 3 days later. Really threw off the beginning of our trip and we really had to change our itinerary accordingly.

Seat was hard and uncomfortable and the temperature too warm and uncomfortable.

I flew Icelandair with my partner from Prague to the US. Overall flight time was around 12 hours, with a connecting flight in Iceland. I have flown internationally for years and with multiple airlines. Every airline serves you a meal when traveling internationally. Icelandair not only did not offer an inclusive meal, but they did not even offer a snack. The only things they served over our long flight was water and coffee. Ridiculous! Never again will I fly with Icelandair.

It was good. The air plane is clean and staff were friendly.

Worst airline I’ve ever flown. Delayed 5.5 hrs, missed connecting flight, and missed an entire day of vacation. Zero customer service

Everything sucked. No food, one small glass of water, a tiny coffee, 5.5 hour delay with no customer service. Would never recommend flying them.

The crew was wonderful at check in, the gate and on board. Felt the luggage had more room than the passengers. The seats were smaller than most domestic U.S. airlines. I'm only 5'2" and I had little legroom. There were only 2 bathrooms in coach. Needed more. The flight was very smooth but not the most comfortable.

There was no lounge at Boston for us to use. Typically flying first class overseas comes with lounge privileges. The seats did not recline even a little. My headset only worked on one side. I felt like I was flying on Ryan Air, not Icelandic Air.

The food on the flight was of marginal quality. Small bits of chicken, instant mashed potatoes and some carrots. The rolls were very dry, nearly inedible. The seats were quite small and didn’t allow for any shifting of position during the flight. There was limited leg room.0

The seats are so small that you can barely move at all. Don't try to eat with utensils in your seat either - you will elbow your neighbor in the face. Miserably small and I swear they are shrinking every time I fly. Food was meh (per usual), but at least there is free alcohol on an overseas flight. Doesn't make up for sitting in a torture chamber while hurtling through the air with hundreds of fussy people, but it's something. Entertainment options (movies, shows) are okay, nothing special, but at least there are screens, because most of the seats in these large planes do not have adjustable lighting - or air control - that you can get to, it's too high to reach - which makes reading impossible. Zero stars, AA.

Terrible customer service. I booked business class and the counter agent didn’t bother asking me about any choice or preferred seat, basically assigned me that last seat and couldn’t even answer if it was a business class seat. Also iberia lost my suitcase on my flight from JFK to MAD with the layover in BCN. Useless customer service at the counter. Thank goodness I happened to check the baggage claim area of the next flight in…there it was.

Disaster. Downgraded. Zero apology. No effort or coordination between gate and crew. Awful seat blocked by door emergency slide box. Iberia is a mess. App never works. Avoid this airline.

We departed late but made up most of the time in flight. Our ticket was pure economy, so it wasn’t anything fancy; however, I heard that we arrived in Madrid at the exact same time that First Class passengers arrived! Overall, our experience was similar to what we had on other American Airlines transatlantic flights - good value at a reasonable price. We were even able to get our carry-on baggage onto the plane without needing to gate check it.

The crew were friendly and helpful. Iberia lost our luggage on arrival, Friday and we didn't get it until Sunday at 10:00 p.m. local Malaga time. I also paid $382.80 for seat assignments but two out out of the four were not together. Iberia mentioned that it was because the plane was delayed in Madrid before our flight began in LAX. They should compensate us half of my payment.

It was fortunate that the flight arrived in London in accordance with schedule, and the luggage was promptly transferred to the luggage carousel. However, I find it concerning that even minor issues in economy cabins are prevalent within the industry. American Airlines, in particular, appears to have the least legroom and feels more crowded due to the proximity of neighboring passengers. Additionally, the crew’s adherence to protocol is inconsistent. While they may enforce certain rules set by the FAA on a select few individuals, they often overlook numerous violations, such as failing to reset seat recline during landing.

Easy and organized getting in and out of the flight

We liked the flight but while we purchased an aisle seat, our seats had a different configuration on this flight. A fellow passenger suggested that the airplane had been changed. Too bad we were not informed and had no chance to modify our seat preferences. We were stuck in the window and middle seats with no chance to walk around and go to the bathroom without disturbing our sleeping fellow passenger.

The crew were not very personable. The crew did not serve tea or coffee. The bathroom was not kept clean. Two out of the 5 toilets in the cabin weren't working.

A bit more space? Not practical, I know. I felt squished in but part of that could have been the man sitting next to me.

I liked Quiet people around me. Crew could have helped people with overhead luggage so they aren't moving other peoples bags around and causing problems for people that had there bags there first

The plane was delayed by two hours in Chicago which led to us missing the next flight. Lufthansa rebooked the flight and booked us a hotel for the night in Frankfurt. The level of customer service and getting us taken care of was superb. The flight crew and the service on the ground was superb.

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I have flown with many airlines. My first time was several years ago. Now I remember why I avoided them for so long. Lufthanza is the only airline who has ever raised a size/weight issue with my modest standard size carry on. I had to repack three times to meet their carry-on weight criteria. (Apparently the rules of physics apply differently on Lufthansa flight than on other airlines.) In the meantime their staff was quite rude, repeating meaningless phrases like "Rules are Rules." And ignoring the additional fact that weight is also weight, whether it is in found in your carry on or in your suitcase. They eventually acknowledged that customer service and satisfaction is, for them, a low priority. Never choosing Lufthansa again.

It was my first experience in business class. It was everything I expected and more. Service was impeccable, food was delicious and I felt rested once I arrived to London

They are professional. Nice crew. Still flying Boeing 747. Thank you for that. I love this airplane. Traditional.

Connecting from Germany with not enough time to go thru TSA and security so many times. Kayak or whomever doesn’t leave you enough time between flights. I made it with 5 min before my zone was called. Too stressful

The seats were extremely uncomfortable. I spent €25 on internet and never gained access to it. A flight attendant told me she would file a complaint/report on my behalf but it put me in a very difficult situation.

Boarding was easy and well organized, Breakfast was not very good.

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

Moved me away from my family and refused to fix it.

I have always been pleased with their service. Would not change a thing

Seating and food was the worst we have experienced in 35 years of traveling for both personal and busines .

Economy seats felt more cramped than other flights we have taken.7 hr, painful sitting hours 6 and 7. Web site difficult to deal with. Originally put in for 1 special meal due to type 2. Meal was awful. Tried to change selection to standard for return flight, on app and website, unable to complete that action.

I was sleeping during dinner service, no one bothered to offer meal later, I remained hungry….until I got a morning sandwich!

Need to offer Better food from LAX to London Service from London to Delhi very delayed after take off.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Chicago to England

Cabin class types available on flights to England

Cabin classes available on flights to England. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.

Not what you’re looking for? Find thousands of other hotels, flights, car hires and package deals with KAYAK.