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London to Chicago: flight time and arrival time
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Now in Chicago
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Nonstop flight: about 8h 45m · 3,942 miles · Chicago is 6 hours behind London
What time will you land?
If you take off from London at these local times, here's roughly when you'll arrive in Chicago, local time, on a nonstop flight of about 8 hours 45 minutes:
| Leave London | Arrive Chicago |
|---|---|
| 6 AM | 8:45 AM |
| 9 AM | 11:45 AM |
| 12 PM | 2:45 PM |
| 3 PM | 5:45 PM |
| 6 PM | 8:45 PM |
| 9 PM | 11:45 PM |
| 11:30 PM | 2:15 AM +1 day |
Based on today's clocks (Monday, October 12, 2026) and an estimated flight time worked out from the distance. Use your ticket's exact times for the most accurate answer.
Jet lag
Flying west to Chicago means your day stretches by 6 hours, which most people find easier than flying east. Try to stay awake until a normal local bedtime on arrival, and get some evening light to help your body clock shift later.
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from London to Chicago takes about 8 hours 45 minutes. The route covers roughly 3,942 miles (6,344 km). Flights with a stopover take longer.
If I leave London at 6 PM, what time will I land in Chicago?
On a nonstop flight of about 8 hours 45 minutes, leaving London at 6:00 PM local time gets you to Chicago at about 8:45 PM local time, based on today's clocks.
What is the time difference between London and Chicago?
Chicago is currently 6 hours behind London.