Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chicago: what you need to know
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Following the UTC-5 timezone, Chicago 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 will give you enough time to catch your LGW to Chicago flight.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book flight tickets from LGW to Chicago with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Travelling from central London to LGW takes about 30 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 1 hour 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near LGW? If you've booked an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
69.26% of flights that take off from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Chicago
$510 is currently the best price for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Chicago flight. Return flight tickets start at $826. These fares can change depending on availability.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from LGW to Chicago. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago across each month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from LGW to Chicago.
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Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 35 minutes.
It'll take around 55 minutes to get there using public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near ORD if you have a late flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Travel at your own speed with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and venture far and wide through Chicago and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from LGW to Chicago.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 19 kilometres from central Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places ready to welcome you near MDW. Settle in and get cosy after your LGW to Chicago flight at any of these perfectly located options:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and be on your way in a flash.
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at MDW will help you stay within budget.
The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Hop off your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago and make your way to your hotel or start discovering the city right away. Central Chicago is around 137 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and usually takes 1 hour 25 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take around 4 hours 15 minutes when travelling on public transport.
Stay at a hotel close to RFD and get from baggage claim to bedtime in a flash. Whether you have a late LGW to Chicago flight or just want an easier arrival, these accommodation options will have you settling in quickly:
Take control of the next leg of your journey with a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you're hoping for a particular type of vehicle, booking early gives you a better shot at finding what you want. Book your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago.
The address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
Travel to Chicago in peak season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a London Gatwick Airport to Chicago flight ticket with a departure in July to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from LGW to Chicago around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Chicago, explore our range of hotels including:
Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Chicago itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Explore more of United States
Chicago has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 451 kilometres south-east of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.