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

ORD Airport Page →
3,955 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between ORD and STN. Nearest airports to ORD with scheduled service: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW, 15 mi) · Gary Chicago International Airport (GYY, 36 mi) · Michigan City Municipal Airport (MGC, 59 mi)
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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Jul 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DUB Dublin 9h 35m ACAFEI → FR Dublin (DUB) to London, Essex flights
LHR London 10h AAAYBA → EY London (LHR) to London, Essex flights
EDI Edinburgh 11h ACUA → RKU2 Edinburgh (EDI) to London, Essex flights
BCN Barcelona 11h 50m AAAYBA → FRRK Barcelona (BCN) to London, Essex flights
MAD Madrid 11h 55m AAAYEI → FRRKTK Madrid (MAD) to London, Essex flights
AMS Amsterdam 12h 19m ACAFEK → U2 Amsterdam (AMS) to London, Essex flights
LIS Lisbon 12h 20m B6TP → FRRK Lisbon (LIS) to London, Essex flights
CPH Copenhagen 12h 35m SKTWY → FRRK Copenhagen (CPH) to London, Essex flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 12h 50m AAACAF → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London, Essex flights
FCO Rome 13h 18m AAACAY → LS Rome (FCO) to London, Essex flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to London, Essex
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
3,955 mi 6h 27m nonstop +6h ahead

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

Also explore Browse available seat maps Best way to fly Chicago to London, Essex ORD Routes STN Routes ORD Live Flights STN Live Flights ORD Delays
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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to STN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
DUB ~9h 35m LHR ~10h 0m EDI ~11h 0m BCN ~11h 50m MAD ~11h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,892
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 → STN
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
Return
STN → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach London, Essex from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to London Stansted Airport.
Metric ORD→STN MDW→STN
Distance from ORD – 15 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – –
Flight time 6h 27m 3h 52m
Departure OTP 63% –
Chicago (MDW) to London, Essex flights
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to London Stansted Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in London, Essex.
Distance & Flight Time
3,955 mi / 6,365 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 27m gate to gate.
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–STN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to London, Essex route.
Route details
Distance3,955 mi / 6,365 km
Flight time6h 27m
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: STN
Full nameLondon Stansted Airport
IATA / ICAOSTN / EGSS
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr28.0M
Elevation348 ft / 106 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to STN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Stansted Airport take about 6h 27m gate to gate. The route covers 3,955 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dublin, London Heathrow and Edinburgh.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to STN 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.
London, Essex is 6 hours ahead of Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from ORD to STN

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and London Stansted Airport (STN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ORD to STN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to STN is about 6 hours 27 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 3,955 miles (6,365 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dublin, London Heathrow and Edinburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).