Chicago to Glasgow (ORD–GLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
YYZ Toronto 9h 9m AAACAS → PDTSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Glasgow flights
DUB Dublin 9h 38m ACAFEI → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow flights
KEF Reykjavík 9h 50m ACFIOS → EKFI Reykjavík (KEF) to Glasgow flights
AMS Amsterdam 10h ACAFEK → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Glasgow flights
EWR Newark 10h AAACAS → ACUA Newark (EWR) to Glasgow flights
LHR London 10h 10m AAAYBA → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Glasgow flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 40m AAACAF → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Glasgow flights
LIS Lisbon 13h 10m B6TP → U2 Lisbon (LIS) to Glasgow flights
BCN Barcelona 13h 18m AAAYBA → U2 Barcelona (BCN) to Glasgow flights
CUN Cancún 13h 36m AAEKF9 → BY Cancún (CUN) to Glasgow flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Glasgow
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and GLA, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps ORD Routes GLA Routes ORD Live Flights GLA Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Glasgow (GLA) Glasgow to Chicago flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to GLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
YYZ ~9h 9m DUB ~9h 38m KEF ~9h 50m AMS ~10h 0m EWR ~10h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,707
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → GLA
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Return
GLA → ORD
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Glasgow is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
ORD: CDT · GLA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Glasgow.
Visa & Entry

US citizens need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travel, applied for online. The ETA costs GBP 10 and is valid for multiple entries over 2 years. Stays are permitted for up to 6 months per visit. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.

Declare goods over GBP 390 in value. UK duty-free allowances apply on goods from outside the UK.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.

Facts

ORD–GLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Glasgow route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: GLA
Full nameGlasgow Airport
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to GLA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Toronto Pearson, Dublin and Keflavik.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GLA and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Glasgow is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Yes, return flights from GLA to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Toronto Pearson, Dublin and Keflavik. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.