Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is five hours behind London.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your LGW to ORD flight.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LGW and ORD:
Dublin Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight is 224 €. A round-trip fare is currently 391 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to ORD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to O'Hare International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LGW to ORD.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights leaving from London Gatwick Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to O'Hare International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you're getting in on a late London Gatwick Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near ORD:
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Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to O'Hare International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Chicago in January.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LGW to ORD in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
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