Cheap flights from Manchester to Chicago

Demand on this route rises around Chicago's summer, Christmas, school holidays and weekends. February is the cheapest month on this route, while other months can still work if your dates are flexible. Midweek flights are often easier to find than weekend ones, and booking earlier helps for holiday periods. Check both arrival airports, because the transfer changes the first hours of your trip.

Every option connects at least once, so the itinerary adds an intermediate airport, extra time and a missed-connection risk. The carriers listed are United Airlines, Iberia, Lufthansa City Airlines, Aer Lingus, Iberia Express, Nordic Regional Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Emerald Airlines, Egyptair and Swiss. Fares differ by carrier and ticket type, so check baggage, seats, meals and change rules before you pay; do not assume anything is included unless the fare says so.

Getting into town starts with checking which Chicago airport you land at. Midway International is on the southwest side and O'Hare International on the northwest side, so the transfer feels different by airport. Both have road and rail links, but luggage, time of day and your hotel area decide whether a train or a taxi makes sense. Allow extra time at rush hour, then sort your SIM, cash and onward transport before leaving the terminal.

Currency

USD ($)

Power sockets

Type A, B · 120 V

Language

Samoan, Hawaiian, Chamorro, Carolinian, Spanish

Emergency number

911

Driving side

right

Calling code

+1

Internet domain

.us

Population of Chicago

2.7 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC-05 (America/Chicago)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your ticket names Manchester International for departure and which Chicago airport you land at.
• Check baggage allowance, seat fees and meal inclusions for the carrier and fare you choose.
• Check connection times and whether both flights are on one ticket or separate tickets.
• Check passport, visa and entry requirements for the United States before you book.
• Check whether February pricing or another month suits your dates.
• Check the arrival terminal and your onward transport into Chicago.