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How to get from Manchester to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dublin: about 12h 33m including the connection. Other options: via Reykjavik, Toronto, Amsterdam and London. Two tickets from $558.

Flights from Manchester to Chicago

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Best fares from Manchester to Chicago

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $420 7 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $420

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dublin
12h 33m
two tickets, via Dublin
$558
connection options
5
straight-line distance
3,808 mi (6,128 km)
fastest
Via Dublin
Ireland
12h 33m
with the connection
Manchester to Dublin flight 1h
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Chicago flight 8h 33m
two ticketsfrom $558
Via Reykjavik
Iceland
12h 45m
with the connection
Manchester to Reykjavik flight 2h 55m
Connection of about 3h
Reykjavik to Chicago flight 6h 50m
Via Toronto
Canada
13h 12m
with the connection
Manchester to Toronto flight 8h 3m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International. Departure to Chicago: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre.
Toronto to Chicago flight 2h 9m
two ticketsfrom $2,094
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
13h 15m
with the connection
Manchester to Amsterdam flight 1h 20m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Chicago flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $771
Via London
13h 15m
with the connection
Manchester to London flight 1h 15m
Connection of about 3h
London to Chicago flight 9h
two ticketsfrom $681

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 Manchester 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 Manchester to Chicago?
Via Dublin: 1h to the connection, 8h 33m after it, about 12h 33m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Manchester to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dublin from $558. 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 Manchester and Chicago?
Dublin (12h 33m total), Reykjavik (12h 45m total), Toronto (13h 12m total), Amsterdam (13h 15m total) and London (13h 15m total).
How far is Chicago from Manchester?
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.