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Four cabin classes are available on flights from Manchester to Chicago:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Manchester to Chicago takes 00m, covering 3,807 miles.

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.

Return flights from Manchester to Chicago range from £593 to £819, with an average of £705 over the past 12 months. Anything below £593 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the £705 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

One-way fares from Manchester to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £666, which is 16% above the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) – daily rates from around £13:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around £24:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around £21:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Manchester to Chicago usually depart from Manchester (MAN) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

One-stop flights from Manchester to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) – 63% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) – 8% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Manchester to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £658 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £787, a difference of £128.

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

Flying via Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 10h 54m, compared to 11h 06m via Dublin (DUB) and 11h 10m via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU).

Chicago is 6 hours behind Manchester (Central Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, and United Center. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

From Chicago O’Hare Airport, you can get to the city on the Blue Line train, which runs 24h a day. This takes about 45min and costs about $5 (£3.60). From Chicago Midway Airport, you can also get the train via the Orange Line, which takes approximately 25min and costs about $2.50 (£1.80). You can also get taxis from the front of both terminal buildings, costing about $40 (£29) from O’Hare Airport and taking about 25min, or approximately $35 (£25) and around 20min from Midway Airport.

Unfortunately, there are currently no direct flights between the two cities, but there are plenty of options that require only one change. You can get indirect flights with one change to both Chicago O’Hare Airport and Chicago Midway Airport, meaning you can choose where you prefer to land. However, there are far more flight options to Chicago O’Hare Airport, and these also tend to be cheaper, so this airport will probably be a better option for most.

Yes, from only £4 per person, you can pre-book your security Fast Track service so that you don’t have to waste time once you arrive at Manchester Airport. Make sure you book your time-slot at least 1h in advance of arriving at the airport to enjoy a seamless journey through the security checks. There are a limited number of these available per hour, so it’s best to book as early as you can.

Yes, should you want to stay the night before your flight, whether it’s because the flight leaves early or just because you don’t want to be in a rush, there are plenty of options available. You can stay in a hotel, such as the Airport Inn or Crowne Plaza, which are both only a short walk from the terminal building and offer accommodation for all budgets.