Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW): what you need to know
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago five hours behind London.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHR to MDW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LHR and MDW:
Pittsburgh International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Currently, RM1,889 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,926. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from LHR to MDW. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from LHR to MDW.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Heathrow Airport is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MDW instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chicago and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Chicago Midway International Airport about four weeks ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to central Chicago
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Midway International Airport to the centre of Chicago has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Chicago in May.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport for July if you want to visit Chicago during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to MDW in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
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