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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 3:45 pm and lands at 11:46 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:50 pm and lands at 6:51 am.

The flight takes about 8h 01m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 8h 01m, covering 3,939 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.

Round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from $679 to $1,105, with an average of $845 over the past 12 months. Anything below $679 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 0% below the route average of $845. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $614 round-trip via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), compared to $891 for nonstop.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while British Airways has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights are:

• American Airlines: 78% on time
• British Airways: 78% on time
• United Airlines: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 77% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $28–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Iberia and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 57% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 14%, and morning flights for 1%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• British Airways
• American Airlines
• Iberia
• Finnair

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $315, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 40m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $783 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $950, a difference of $167.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• British Airways
• American Airlines

Flying via Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 02m, compared with 11h 13m via Dublin (DUB) and 11h 36m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

London Heathrow Airport is 6 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.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• Finnair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes. British Airways, Finnair, and American Airlines operate several nonstop flights between ORD and LHR per day. Generally, flights tend to depart either around 8 am or around 5 pm. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Delta, United, American, and Air Canada operate flights with two stops, with layovers in many cities, including Montreal (YUL), Detroit (DTW), Minneapolis (MSP), and Dublin (DUB).

To get to London from the airport, go to terminals 1, 2, or 3’s train station. From there, you can catch a train to Paddington Station in London, a primary London station where you can catch other trains, the subway, buses, or taxis. You can also catch a bus from Heathrow’s Central Bus Station. At Heathrow, terminals 2 and 3 have subway stations that can get you to the city center of London. Shuttles and taxis are options as well, but more expensive than a train, the subway, or a bus.

The luxurious Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport is a hotel that is actually inside ORD, in Terminal 2. Along with their various king-size room offerings, this hotel has allergy-free rooms, accessible rooms, business doubles with two double beds, and family suites. For a surcharge, the hotel offers public internet access. This pet-friendly hotel has a business center, a fitness center, and an outdoor pool.

Yes. ORD provides 14 different areas where nursing mothers can breastfeed or pump in hygienic privacy. ORD has 6 Mothers Rooms, clean quiet rooms that have comfortable seating and a sink. There is one Mothers Room in Terminal 1, 2, and 5 each. There are two Mothers Rooms in Terminal 3 and in the Multi-Modal Facility, a combination of a parking garage and the rental car center. ORD also offers Mamava pods, free-standing 4 X 8 cabins that give nursing moms some sanitized privacy. There are two pods in terminals 1 and 2, and four pods in Terminal 3.