Chicago (ORD) to London (LHR) flights
United Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, with about 59 flights a week in July 2026. The 3,953-mile flight takes about 5h 30m gate to gate.
From
ORD
Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
To
LHR
London
London Heathrow Airport
- Distance
- 3,953 mi · 6,362 km
- Flight time
- 5h 30m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 84%
Flights a week, July 2026
2,870 flights and 523,494 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying ORD to LHR
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 21 | Boeing 767-300/300ER, Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner | 146,851 | 8h 4m |
| American Airlines | 21 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, Boeing 777-300/300ER/333ER | 194,940 | 7h 43m |
| British Airways | 18 | Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, Boeing 777-200ER/200LR/233LR, Boeing 777-300/300ER/333ER | 181,703 | 0m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 276 | 54,866 | |
| September 2025 | 267 | 55,095 | |
| October 2025 | 253 | 46,512 | |
| November 2025 | 194 | 34,448 | |
| December 2025 | 214 | 39,422 | |
| January 2026 | 205 | 30,907 | |
| February 2026 | 183 | 26,348 | |
| March 2026 | 218 | 38,659 | |
| April 2026 | 254 | 43,437 | |
| May 2026 | 277 | 53,830 | |
| June 2026 | 266 | 53,142 | |
| July 2026 | 263 | 46,828 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.