Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chicago: what you need to know
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Based in the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago is 5 hours behind London.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from LGW to Chicago. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from LGW to Chicago with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you have a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before flying.
Located around 80 kilometres from the centre of London, LGW can be reached in approximately 1 hour and 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chicago
RM1,138 is the best price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago. Return flights start at RM2,110. These fares can change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to Chicago. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LGW to Chicago. You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment the price changes.
Play around with the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
It'll take around 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you have a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 46 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from LGW to Chicago:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month to board a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chicago, consider whether you prefer a lively vibe or a quieter pace.
Book your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from LGW to Chicago in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are essential stops on your Chicago itinerary.
Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago to track down awesome deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know about car rentals in Chicago, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.