Travelling from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): what you need to know
London is six hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ORD to LGW flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between ORD and LGW:
Dublin Airport
Edinburgh Airport
Reykjavik Keflavik Airport
Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Chicago O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near ORD:
Arriving at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Consider staying in a hotel close to LGW if you're catching a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Gatwick Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a London Gatwick Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, U-Save or Drivalia and discover more of London and beyond.
Booking your ride from London Gatwick Airport about three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
London Gatwick Airport to central London has a drive time of around 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Gatwick Airport. For smaller crowds, go to London in March.
Lock in your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to London Gatwick Airport for July if you'd like to go to London during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to LGW in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Manchester is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen London. Around 257 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Museum of Science and Industry.
Birmingham is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 161 kilometres north-west of London. No journey is complete without seeing Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
