How to get from Chicago to Manchester: connecting flights, about 11h 25m total

Flights from Chicago to Manchester

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Best fares from Chicago to Manchester

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Cheapest month July 2027 tickets from $447

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin: 11h 25m
two tickets, via London: $401
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 3,808 mi (6,128 km)

fastest

Via Dublin

Ireland

11h 25m

with the connection

Chicago to Dublin flight 7h 25m

Connection of about 3h

Dublin to Manchester flight 1h

two ticketsfrom $458

Via Toronto

Canada

11h 42m

with the connection

Chicago to Toronto flight 1h 47m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to Manchester: Pearson International.

Toronto to Manchester flight 6h 55m

two ticketsfrom $928

Via Reykjavik

Iceland

12h

with the connection

Chicago to Reykjavik flight 6h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Reykjavik to Manchester flight 2h 45m

Via London

United Kingdom

12h 5m

with the connection

Chicago to London flight 8h

Connection of about 3h

London to Manchester flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $401

Via New York

12h 11m

with the connection

Chicago to New York flight 2h 11m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Manchester: John F. Kennedy International.

New York to Manchester flight 7h

two ticketsfrom $737

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 Manchester

Chicago to London London: 163 mi (262 km) from Manchester, flight 8h from $300 Chicago to Dublin Dublin: 166 mi (267 km) from Manchester, flight 7h 25m from $332 Chicago to Amsterdam Amsterdam: 306 mi (493 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 10m from $571 Chicago to Brussels Brussels: 333 mi (536 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 3m from $751 Chicago to Paris Paris: 376 mi (605 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 10m from $321 Chicago to Frankfurt Frankfurt: 518 mi (834 km) from Manchester, flight 8h 28m from $358

To Manchester from cities closest to Chicago

Toronto to Manchester Toronto: 436 mi (701 km) from Chicago, flight 6h 55m from $294 Atlanta to Manchester Atlanta: 589 mi (948 km) from Chicago, flight 7h 55m from $490 New York to Manchester New York: 711 mi (1,144 km) from Chicago, flight 7h from $349 Orlando to Manchester Orlando: 986 mi (1,587 km) from Chicago, flight 8h Las Vegas to Manchester Las Vegas: 1,521 mi (2,448 km) from Chicago, flight 9h 40m Bridgetown to Manchester Bridgetown: 2,603 mi (4,189 km) from Chicago, flight 8h 25m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Chicago to Manchester?

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 Manchester?

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

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

Two nonstop tickets via London from $401. 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 Manchester?

Dublin (11h 25m total), Toronto (11h 42m total), Reykjavik (12h total), London (12h 5m total) and New York (12h 11m total).

How far is Manchester from Chicago?

3,808 mi (6,128 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.