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Cheapest return flight
£532
Typical prices: £506-£621
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Thu 15/11Sat 17/11
ORD - STN • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£241
Typical prices: £246-£307
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Fri 20/4
ORD - STN • 2 stops
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and London Stansted Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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October
Cheapest • 5% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg £549 (return)
Dublin (DUB)
Shortest trip • 12h 28m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Stansted (ORD-STN)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to Stansted

Sun, 15 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov
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18:30 - 15:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
15h 10m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Kastrup Copenhagen
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08:15 - 17:20STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 05m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£532Multiple Airlines
Sun, 10 Jan - Sun, 17 Jan
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19:10 - 15:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
14h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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08:15 - 16:45STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
£532Multiple Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
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13:55 - 18:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
22h 05m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss Stockholm Arlanda
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17:55 - 16:15STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 20m2 stops Stockholm Arlanda Zurich
£532Multiple Airlines
Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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18:30 - 18:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
17h 30m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Stockholm Arlanda
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08:15 - 17:20STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 05m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£532Multiple Airlines
Tue, 8 Dec - Mon, 14 Dec
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18:30 - 20:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
19h 45m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin
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22:35 - 17:20STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 45m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£532Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Dec - Tue, 15 Dec
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18:30 - 17:50ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
17h 20m2 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Dublin
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07:15 - 17:20STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 05m2 stops Dublin Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£533Multiple Airlines
Fri, 29 Jan - Sun, 7 Feb
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11:45 - 19:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
25h 15m2 stops Istanbul Milan Malpensa
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09:45 - 10:00STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 15m2 stops Milan Malpensa Istanbul
£534Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Mon, 30 Nov
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19:00 - 20:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
19h 20m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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21:00 - 15:30STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
48h 30m2 stops Malaga Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£535Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov
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19:00 - 23:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
22h 10m3 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Barcelona-El Prat Palermo Punta Raisi
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20:50 - 15:30STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 40m2 stops Madrid Barajas Lisbon Humberto Delgado
£535Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov
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19:00 - 15:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-STN London Stansted
14h 35m1 stop Lisbon Humberto Delgado
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08:15 - 17:20STN  London Stansted-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 05m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
£535Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport?

Istanbul (IST) is the most popular stopover for the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport route. 70% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via IST.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £549. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Dublin (DUB) had the shortest average connection time for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport stopovers at 8h 06m over the past 3 months.

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Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

£241
Beat the crowds with an average 73% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 47% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport

When to book flights from Chicago to Stansted

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Stansted based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport?

    A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport takes 00m, covering 3,952 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport flight?

    Return flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport range from £506 to £621, with an average of £531 over the past 12 months. Anything below £506 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £532 to £3,791. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £245, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and arrive at London Stansted (STN).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport pass through?

    Connecting flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport most commonly pass through:

    • Istanbul (IST) – 70% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) – 30% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £505 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £693, a difference of £188.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport?

    Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 28m, compared to 20h 12m via Istanbul (IST).

  • What is the time difference between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and London Stansted Airport?

    London Stansted Airport is 5 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (British Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in London Stansted Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in London Stansted Airport are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London Stansted Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £505, about £188 less than Thursday fares (27% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport trip for October. Fares historically average £505 return in that month – typically £658 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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