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How to get from Glasgow to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Reykjavik: about 12h 15m including the connection. Other options: via Dublin, Toronto, New York and Amsterdam. Two tickets from $615.

Flights from Glasgow to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Reykjavik
12h 15m
two tickets, via Dublin
$615
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,667 mi (5,902 km)
fastest
Via Reykjavik
Iceland
12h 15m
with the connection
Glasgow to Reykjavik flight 2h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Reykjavik to Chicago flight 6h 50m
Via Dublin
Ireland
12h 33m
with the connection
Glasgow to Dublin flight 1h
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Chicago flight 8h 33m
two ticketsfrom $615
Via Toronto
Canada
12h 34m
with the connection
Glasgow to Toronto flight 7h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Chicago: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.
Toronto to Chicago flight 2h 9m
two ticketsfrom $703
Via New York
United States
13h 25m
with the connection
Glasgow to New York flight 7h 35m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Chicago: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Chicago flight 2h 50m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
13h 30m
with the connection
Glasgow to Amsterdam flight 1h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Chicago flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $784

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

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Glasgow to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Reykjavik.
What is the fastest way to fly from Glasgow to Chicago?
Via Reykjavik: 2h 25m to the connection, 6h 50m after it, about 12h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Glasgow to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dublin from $615. 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 Glasgow and Chicago?
Reykjavik (12h 15m total), Dublin (12h 33m total), Toronto (12h 34m total), New York (13h 25m total) and Amsterdam (13h 30m total).
How far is Chicago from Glasgow?
3,667 mi (5,902 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.