Chicago to London, Essex (MDW–STN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,958 mi 3h 52m nonstop +6h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and STN, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
254
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
London, Essex is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
MDW: CDT · STN: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
3,958 mi / 6,370 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 52m.
Visa & Entry

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MDW–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance3,958 mi / 6,370 km
Flight time3h 52m
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: STN
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to London Stansted Airport take approximately 3h 52m. The route covers 3,958 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BED, TEB, YYZ, CVG, EWR, IAD, PRG, SDF, VLC, SAV, NAS, OPF, SJC, MSY and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London, Essex is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to STN

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to STN ranges from 3 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,958 miles (6,370 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via BED. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.