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What to know about flights from Glasgow to Chicago?

The distance between Glasgow and Chicago is approximately 5,902.22km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January.

Cheapest one-way
£373
easyJet easyJet GLA-CHI 30h 50m · 1 stop Mon, Nov 9
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Cheapest return
£529
Icelandair Icelandair GLA-CHI 11h 45m · 2 stops Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 8
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Best time to book
August
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
5,902.22km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Glasgow to Chicago over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £373 and round-trip from £529. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • GLA 11:35
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 17:20
        Glasgow - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Icelandair
        ORD 18:30
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        GLA 09:55
        Chicago - Glasgow | Sun, Nov 8 | Icelandair
        £529 £781
        32% off
        32% off
        £781 £529
      • GLA 14:20
        13h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 21:25
        Glasgow - Chicago | Fri, Oct 16 | Icelandair
        ORD 19:25
        12h
        1 stop
        GLA 13:25
        Chicago - Glasgow | Mon, Oct 19 | Icelandair
        £575 £781
        26% off
        26% off
        £781 £575
      • GLA 08:35
        17h 13m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:48
        Glasgow - Chicago | Sat, Oct 17 | Air Transat
        ORD 19:30
        11h 55m
        1 stop
        GLA 12:25
        Chicago - Glasgow | Sat, Oct 24 | Icelandair
        £607 £781
        22% off
        22% off
        £781 £607
      • GLA 06:00
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 14:25
        Glasgow - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Air France
        ORD 16:25
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        GLA 16:30
        Chicago - Glasgow | Sun, Nov 8 | Air France
        £655
        16% off
        £781 £655
      • GLA 06:00
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 14:25
        Glasgow - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | KLM
        ORD 16:25
        18h 5m
        1 stop
        GLA 16:30
        Chicago - Glasgow | Sun, Nov 8 | KLM
        £655
        16% off
        £781 £655
      • GLA 08:25
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 14:10
        Glasgow - Chicago | Wed, Nov 4 | Aer Lingus
        ORD 15:55
        10h
        1 stop
        GLA 07:55
        Chicago - Glasgow | Sun, Nov 8 | Aer Lingus
        £664
        15% off
        £781 £664
      • GLA 11:35
        11h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 17:20
        Glasgow - Chicago | Fri, Nov 20 | Icelandair
        ORD 18:30
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        GLA 09:55
        Chicago - Glasgow | Sun, Nov 22 | Icelandair
        £679
        13% off
        £781 £679
      • GLA 13:30
        30h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 14:15
        Glasgow - Chicago | Fri, Oct 16 | KLM
        ORD 16:50
        14h 5m
        1 stop
        GLA 12:55
        Chicago - Glasgow | Mon, Oct 19 | KLM
        £692
        11% off
        £781 £692
      • GLA 13:15
        11h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:20
        Glasgow - Chicago | Fri, Nov 20 | Aer Lingus
        ORD 20:05
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        GLA 15:35
        Chicago - Glasgow | Sun, Nov 22 | Aer Lingus
        £695
        11% off
        £781 £695
      • GLA 17:00
        27h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 14:15
        Glasgow - Chicago | Sat, Oct 17 | KLM
        ORD 16:15
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        GLA 22:10
        Chicago - Glasgow | Sat, Oct 24 | KLM
        £710
        9% off
        £781 £710
      • GLA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Glasgow - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
        CHI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        GLA 16:00
        Chicago - Glasgow | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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      • GLA 15:00
        30h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 15:50
        Glasgow - Chicago | Mon, Nov 9 | easyJet
        £373 £432
        14% off
        14% off
        £432 £373
      • GLA 08:35
        32h 25m
        1 stop
        MDW 11:00
        Glasgow - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Air Transat
        £375 £432
        13% off
        13% off
        £432 £375
      • GLA 09:55
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:20
        Glasgow - Chicago | Wed, Dec 9 | Ryanair
        £378 £432
        13% off
        13% off
        £432 £378
      • GLA 20:40
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 15:50
        Glasgow - Chicago | Sun, Nov 8 | easyJet
        £378
        13% off
        £432 £378
      • GLA 16:50
        29h
        1 stop
        ORD 15:50
        Glasgow - Chicago | Thu, Nov 12 | easyJet
        £380
        12% off
        £432 £380
      • GLA 15:00
        30h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 15:50
        Glasgow - Chicago | Mon, Nov 16 | easyJet
        £382
        12% off
        £432 £382
      • GLA 09:25
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:20
        Glasgow - Chicago | Thu, Dec 3 | Ryanair
        £388
        10% off
        £432 £388
      • GLA 08:35
        32h 25m
        1 stop
        MDW 11:00
        Glasgow - Chicago | Tue, Oct 13 | Air Transat
        £389
        10% off
        £432 £389
      • GLA 12:05
        12h 15m
        1 stop
        ORD 18:20
        Glasgow - Chicago | Fri, Nov 20 | Aer Lingus
        £393
        9% off
        £432 £393
      • GLA 16:05
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 14:10
        Glasgow - Chicago | Thu, Nov 26 | Aer Lingus
        £393
        9% off
        £432 £393
      • GLA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHI 14:00
        Glasgow - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Glasgow to Chicago flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Glasgow to Chicago are Icelandair, Aer Lingus, and American Airlines, among 4 carriers on this route. easyJet offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Aer Lingus logo Aer Lingus
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Air Transat logo Air Transat
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Glasgow to Chicago according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Chicago?

    Based on Trip.com data, easyJet offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £373 (for example, GLA–ORD on Mon, Nov 9). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Icelandair offers fares from £529, departing on Wed, Nov 4 and returning on Sun, Nov 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Glasgow to Chicago with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Air Transat Icelandair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Chicago is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Glasgow to Chicago on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Mon, Nov 9, with one-way fares from just £373.
    · Compare airlines. easyJet currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Chicago.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to Chicago is usually August, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Glasgow to Chicago on October 18, 2026 with Air Transat, with prices starting at £375.
  • Flights to Chicago can arrive at: Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). The most common route connects Glasgow Airport and O'Hare International Airport (GLA–ORD).
  • The time difference between Chicago and Glasgow is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Glasgow to Chicago is £654. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Glasgow and Chicago, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Air Transatare the most popular budget airlines flying from Glasgow to Chicago. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Flights to Chicago from Glasgow

Rich history, culture and landscape are just a few of the reasons why so many travellers flock to Chicago. And with cheap flights from Glasgow to Chicago available now, there’s never been a better time to experience this beautiful city for yourself. Perfect for a short weekend break or something longer, you can fly from Glasgow to Chicago in just over 8 hours 40 mins. When it comes to booking travel from Glasgow to Chicago, at Trip.com, you can compare flights and secure the best deals. Tickets from Glasgow to Chicago start at just £257 and with a range of airlines offering flights throughout the year, it’s easy to find a deal to suit you.

How to find cheap flights from Glasgow to Chicago

From mix-and-matching airlines to being flexible with your travel dates, booking with budget airlines and keeping your eye out for hidden extra costs, there are a range of ways to secure cheap flights from Glasgow to Chicago.

Airlines that fly from Glasgow to Chicago

You can fly from Glasgow to Chicago with British Airways, American Airlines.

Flight distance & Flight time from Glasgow to Chicago

Located a distance of 3670 miles from Glasgow, you’ll be touching down in Chicago in around 8 hours 40 mins.

Departure from Glasgow Airport to Chicago

Operating 24 hours a day with services every 12 minutes, the Glasgow Airport Express 500 is the most convenient way to get from Glasgow city centre to Glasgow Airport. You can catch the bus from Buchanan Bus Station and either purchase tickets onboard or via the app. Tickets for adults cost £10 and tickets for children cost £5.50. The bus takes just 15 minutes and will drop you directly at the airport terminal for a hassle-free journey. Although the airport doesn’t have its own train station, you can get a train from Glasgow Central Station to nearby Paisley Gilmour Street from just £4. From here, you can catch the McGill’s 757 bus to the airport.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.