How to get from Bristol to Chicago: connecting flights, about 12h 38m total

Flights from Bristol to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin: 12h 38m
two tickets, via Madrid: $542
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,855 mi (6,204 km)

fastest

Via Dublin

Ireland

12h 38m

with the connection

Bristol to Dublin flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Chicago flight 8h 33m

two ticketsfrom $556

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

13h 15m

with the connection

Bristol to Amsterdam flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Chicago flight 8h 55m

two ticketsfrom $778

Via Paris

France

13h 30m

with the connection

Bristol to Paris flight 1h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to Chicago flight 9h 10m

two ticketsfrom $654

Via Munich

Germany

14h 35m

with the connection

Bristol to Munich flight 2h

Connection of about 3h

Munich to Chicago flight 9h 35m

two ticketsfrom $1,903

Via Madrid

Spain

14h 40m

with the connection

Bristol to Madrid flight 2h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Madrid to Chicago flight 9h 25m

two ticketsfrom $542

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan

0° −7° 10 days

Feb

+2° −6° 7 days

Mar

+9° 0° 12 days

Apr

+14° +5° 13 days

May

+19° +10° 11 days

Jun

+27° +17° 9 days

Jul

+27° +19° 12 days

Aug

+27° +19° 10 days

Sep

+24° +16° 7 days

Oct

+18° +10° 11 days

Nov

+10° +2° 7 days

Dec

+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Bristol to cities closest to Chicago

Bristol to Belfast Belfast: 3,639 mi (5,857 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 10m from $85 Bristol to Dublin Dublin: 3,660 mi (5,890 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 5m from $19 Bristol to Glasgow Glasgow: 3,667 mi (5,902 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 15m Bristol to Edinburgh Edinburgh: 3,703 mi (5,960 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 15m from $26 Bristol to Newcastle Newcastle: 3,787 mi (6,094 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 5m from $30 Bristol to Guernsey Guernsey: 3,918 mi (6,305 km) from Chicago, flight 1h from $138

To Chicago from cities closest to Bristol

London to Chicago London: 106 mi (170 km) from Bristol, flight 9h from $397 Dublin to Chicago Dublin: 203 mi (326 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 33m from $564 Paris to Chicago Paris: 283 mi (455 km) from Bristol, flight 9h 10m from $432 Brussels to Chicago Brussels: 303 mi (488 km) from Bristol, flight 9h from $460 Amsterdam to Chicago Amsterdam: 325 mi (523 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 55m from $471 Frankfurt to Chicago Frankfurt: 497 mi (800 km) from Bristol, flight 9h 20m from $442

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Bristol to Chicago?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dublin.

What is the fastest way to fly from Bristol to Chicago?

Via Dublin: 1h 5m to the connection, 8h 33m after it, about 12h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Bristol to Chicago with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $542. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Bristol and Chicago?

Dublin (12h 38m total), Amsterdam (13h 15m total), Paris (13h 30m total), Munich (14h 35m total) and Madrid (14h 40m total).

How far is Chicago from Bristol?

3,855 mi (6,204 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.