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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Illinois to the United Kingdom

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

£159
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (30% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to London Gatwick Airport

Flights from Illinois to the United Kingdom: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Illinois to the United Kingdom 
JoeFlew with IberiaORD-LHRApr 2025
Get there early. Nice airport options while you wait.
DinaFlew with United AirlinesORD-LHRJan 2025
Anticipate delays, prepare for long walks through Heathrow to baggage claim or for connections.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesORD-LHRJul 2024
Even though you may have a delay or two the important part is that you arrive safely from one point to the next. I wish I could get some credit back since I paid for a nonstop flight and ended up having a connecting flight.
Verified travelerFlew with British AirwaysORD-LHRMay 2024
Make sure you get a airline that allows one check-in luggage and respects its customers.
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 for booking flights from Illinois to the United Kingdom

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Illinois to the United Kingdom?

    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 Illinois to the United Kingdom.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Illinois to the United Kingdom 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 Illinois to the United Kingdom?

    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 Illinois to the United Kingdom 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 Illinois to the United Kingdom?

    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 Illinois to the United Kingdom up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in the United Kingdom?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in the United Kingdom is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), with an average flight price of £332.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to the United Kingdom is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as £533. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are £665 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £798 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. The most expensive time of day to fly to the United Kingdom is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £933.

  • What is the cheapest flight to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest ticket to the United Kingdom from Illinois found in the last 72 hours was to London Heathrow Airport, at £592 return. The most popular route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £592.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois to the United Kingdom?

    The cheapest month for flights from Illinois to the United Kingdom is January, when tickets cost £418 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £758 and £680 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois to the United Kingdom?

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

  • How long is the flight to the United Kingdom?

    An average direct flight from Illinois to the United Kingdom takes 13h 17m, covering a distance of 3889 miles. The shortest route is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with an average flight time of 7h 35m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in the United Kingdom?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is London (81% of total searches to the United Kingdom). The next most popular destinations are Edinburgh (8%) and Belfast (5%). Searches for flights to Manchester (2%), to Birmingham (1%), and to Southampton (1%) are also popular.

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Cheapest flights to the United Kingdom from Illinois found in 2025

Recent return flight deals

22/9Mon
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
17h 15mORD-LHR
2/10Thu
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
15h 30mLHR-ORD
£315
22/9Mon
2 stopsScandinavian Airlines
20h 20mORD-LHR
2/10Thu
1 stopScandinavian Airlines
11h 50mLHR-ORD
£321
5/8Tue
1 stopAer Lingus
10h 10mORD-LHR
20/8Wed
1 stopAer Lingus
11h 35mLHR-ORD
£402
17/10Fri
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 45mORD-LHR
24/10Fri
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
14h 10mLHR-ORD
£411
22/9Mon
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
15h 25mORD-LGW
21/10Tue
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
29h 45mLGW-ORD
£424
19/8Tue
directAmerican Airlines
7h 40mORD-LHR
28/8Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
11h 55mLHR-ORD
£425
5/8Tue
1 stopIberia
11h 38mORD-LHR
20/8Wed
directIberia
8h 45mLHR-ORD
£426
19/8Tue
directIberia
7h 40mORD-LHR
27/8Wed
directIberia
8h 35mLHR-ORD
£430
1/9Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
10h 35mORD-MAN
23/9Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
13h 15mMAN-ORD
£441
6/8Wed
1 stopAer Lingus
12h 20mORD-MAN
27/8Wed
1 stopAer Lingus
12h 55mMAN-ORD
£444

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Recent one-way flight deals

22/7Tue
1 stop
18h 00mORD-LGW
£159
9/7Wed
1 stop
17h 55mORD-LGW
£165
4/8Mon
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 35mORD-LHR
£166
11/8Mon
1 stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
15h 25mORD-LGW
£167
20/8Wed
1 stopIcelandair
18h 55mORD-LHR
£187
21/7Mon
1 stopIcelandair
18h 55mORD-LHR
£189
14/10Tue
1 stopJetBlue
13h 55mORD-LHR
£257
20/8Wed
directIberia
7h 40mORD-LHR
£258
10/5Sat
1 stopJetBlue
13h 40mORD-LHR
£268
14/9Sun
directIberia
7h 35mORD-LHR
£289

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Last minute flights from Illinois to the United Kingdom

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

4/5Sun
multi-stopAer Lingus
10h 15mORD-LHR
13/5Tue
multi-stopAer Lingus
11h 10mLHR-ORD
£440
4/5Sun
multi-stop
31h 30mORD-LGW
13/5Tue
multi-stop
24h 27mLGW-ORD
£441
4/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
11h 10mORD-LHR
15/5Thu
multi-stopDelta
12h 00mLHR-ORD
£444
4/5Sun
multi-stopDelta
15h 40mORD-LHR
13/5Tue
multi-stopDelta
12h 00mLHR-ORD
£447
4/5Sun
directIberia
8h 10mORD-LHR
13/5Tue
directIberia
8h 45mLHR-ORD
£450
4/5Sun
directIberia
8h 10mORD-LHR
13/5Tue
directIberia
8h 35mLHR-ORD
£450
4/5Sun
multi-stopIcelandair
31h 30mORD-LGW
13/5Tue
multi-stopIcelandair
32h 35mLGW-ORD
£453
4/5Sun
multi-stopIcelandair
31h 30mORD-LGW
13/5Tue
multi-stopIcelandair
32h 35mLGW-ORD
£459
4/5Sun
multi-stopFinnair
11h 55mORD-LHR
20/5Tue
multi-stopFinnair
13h 30mLHR-ORD
£476
4/5Sun
directFinnair
8h 10mORD-LHR
13/5Tue
directFinnair
8h 45mLHR-ORD
£477

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