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How long does it take to travel from London to Chicago?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between London and Chicago takes around 8.9 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between London and Chicago?

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The flight distance between London and Chicago is 6350 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between London and Chicago?

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Several carriers operate flights between London and Chicago. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Iberia Airlines, Lufthansa, British Airways, Finnair.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from London?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid, Sofia.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Chicago?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chicago and Dublin, Manchester, Toronto, Athens, Orlando, San Francisco, Hyderabad, New York, Las Vegas, Edinburgh, Denver, Bangkok, Minneapolis, Riga, Glasgow, Austin, San Juan, Edmonton, Tallinn, Paris.

Question 6

Which airports are there in London?

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London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, Luton, London Stansted, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.

Question 7

What airports are near London?

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The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, East Midlands, Cardiff, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside, Bournemouth.

Question 8

What airports are near Chicago?

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The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Decatur.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Chicago?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Chicago thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Chicago can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between London and Chicago?

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Currently, you can fly between London and Chicago with Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Icelandair, SAS, easyJet.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between London and Chicago?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Chicago, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between London and Chicago?

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Traveling between London and Chicago, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near London?

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There are a number of airports in and around London. The main one is Gatwick and other nearby airports include Birmingham, Bristol, Southampton, East Midlands, Cardiff, Exeter, Norwich, Humberside, Bournemouth

Question 15

How many airports are there near Chicago?

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There are a number of airports in and around Chicago. The main one is O Hare International and other nearby airports include Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, Quad City International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, Muskegon County, Decatur.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between London and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between London and Chicago depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from London, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between London and Chicago arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Chicago, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

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1) Walk around The Loop, one of the nicest neighbourhoods in Chicago	On a sunny, pleasant day, stroll through The Loop. This is the most atmospheric area, with distinctive architecture, wide avenues, and skyscrapers. Here you will see such attractions of the city as the Calder's Flamingo sculpture, the famous Chicago Theater sign, and the Willis Tower skyscraper.
2) Enjoy the finest paintings at the Art Institute of Chicago	If you love classical art, check out the Art Institute of Chicago. The entrance ticket costs $27. There you will see many famous paintings such as American Gothic by Grant Wood, Liz #3 [Early Colored Liz] by Andy Warhol, The Assumption of the Virgin by El Greco, and some paintings by Claud Monet and Pablo Picasso.
3) Drop by the Oriental Institute Museum in Chicago, which has nothing to do with "orient"	Despite its name, this museum is an excellent archaeological collection of various items from ancient Egypt. The museum appeared in 1919 and has collected a variety of artefacts, photographs, and even a 5-meter statue of King Tut. The entrance to the museum costs about $10.

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