How to get from Chicago to Bristol: connecting flights, about 11h 30m total

Flights from Chicago to Bristol

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin: 11h 30m
two tickets, via Lisbon: $342
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,855 mi (6,204 km)

fastest

Via Dublin

Ireland

11h 30m

with the connection

Chicago to Dublin flight 7h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Bristol flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $459

Via Amsterdam

Netherlands

12h 30m

with the connection

Chicago to Amsterdam flight 8h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Amsterdam to Bristol flight 1h 20m

two ticketsfrom $721

Via Paris

France

12h 30m

with the connection

Chicago to Paris flight 8h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Paris to Bristol flight 1h 20m

two ticketsfrom $391

Via Madrid

Spain

13h 35m

with the connection

Chicago to Madrid flight 8h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Madrid to Bristol flight 2h 20m

two ticketsfrom $396

Via Lisbon

Portugal

13h 40m

with the connection

Chicago to Lisbon flight 8h 5m

Connection of about 3h

Lisbon to Bristol flight 2h 35m

two ticketsfrom $342

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.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Chicago to cities closest to Bristol

Chicago to London London: 106 mi (170 km) from Bristol, flight 8h from $300 Chicago to Dublin Dublin: 203 mi (326 km) from Bristol, flight 7h 25m from $332 Chicago to Paris Paris: 283 mi (455 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 10m from $321 Chicago to Brussels Brussels: 303 mi (488 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 3m from $751 Chicago to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 325 mi (523 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 10m from $571 Chicago to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 497 mi (800 km) from Bristol, flight 8h 28m from $358

To Bristol from cities closest to Chicago

Belfast to Bristol Belfast: 3,639 mi (5,857 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 10m from $20 Dublin to Bristol Dublin: 3,660 mi (5,890 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 5m from $18 Glasgow to Bristol Glasgow: 3,667 mi (5,902 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 10m from $35 Edinburgh to Bristol Edinburgh: 3,703 mi (5,960 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 15m from $49 Newcastle to Bristol Newcastle: 3,787 mi (6,094 km) from Chicago, flight 1h 5m Guernsey to Bristol Guernsey: 3,918 mi (6,305 km) from Chicago, flight 1h

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Bristol?

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 Chicago to Bristol?

Via Dublin: 7h 25m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 11h 30m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Lisbon from $342. 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 Chicago and Bristol?

Dublin (11h 30m total), Amsterdam (12h 30m total), Paris (12h 30m total), Madrid (13h 35m total) and Lisbon (13h 40m total).

How far is Bristol from Chicago?

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.