What is the cheapest airline that flies from Manchester to Illinois?

United Airlines and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Manchester to Illinois

Which airlines fly to Illinois?

Aer Lingus, Icelandair and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Illinois from Manchester according to our data. Aer Lingus is the first choice among our users, with 61% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Illinois. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Illinois on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Illinois?

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Illinois refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Illinois?

As of August 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to Illinois.

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Illinois?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Illinois.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£287 Cheap Flights from Manchester to Illinois in 2026

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11:40 - 19:15MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 35m1 stop Dublin

15:55 - 09:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

11h 20m1 stop Dublin

£522Aer Lingus

Thu, 22 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov

11:55 - 17:20MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

18:30 - 10:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

10h 15m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£523Icelandair

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

11:55 - 17:20MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 25m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

18:30 - 10:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

10h 15m1 stop Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

£524Icelandair

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

17:10 - 16:10MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 00m3 stops Dublin Stockholm Arlanda Kastrup Copenhagen

19:15 - 22:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

21h 35m3 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda Dublin

£524Multiple Airlines

Sat, 17 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

08:10 - 14:00MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 50m1 stop Dublin

15:45 - 11:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

13h 15m1 stop Dublin

£526Aer Lingus

Fri, 16 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

08:25 - 17:20MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Reykjavik Keflavik Intl

18:30 - 12:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

35h 45m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen

£526Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec

19:15 - 16:45MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 30m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

19:15 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

17h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£531Scandinavian Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Mon, 16 Nov

10:10 - 16:45MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 35m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

19:15 - 19:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

17h 55m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Stockholm Arlanda

£532Scandinavian Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

06:05 - 17:05MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

17h 00m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

16:00 - 10:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

36h 00m2 stops Newark Toronto Pearson Intl

£539United Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

06:05 - 12:00MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 55m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

18:00 - 10:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

10h 25m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

£677United Airlines

Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

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14:25 - 19:15MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 50m1 stop Dublin

15:45 - 08:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

10h 55m1 stop Dublin

£598Aer Lingus

Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 9 Sep

07:30 - 14:00MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 30m1 stop Dublin

15:45 - 08:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

10h 55m1 stop Dublin

£622Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

06:00 - 14:00MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 00m1 stop Dublin

15:45 - 08:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

10h 55m1 stop Dublin

£652Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Thu, 10 Sep

19:10 - 16:10MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

19:15 - 19:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 30m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen

£666Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

19:10 - 16:10MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

19:15 - 19:45ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

18h 30m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Oslo Gardermoen

£673Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

12:50 - 19:15MAN Manchester-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 25m1 stop Dublin

15:45 - 13:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-MAN Manchester

16h 10m1 stop Dublin

£721Aer Lingus

Wed, 2 Sep - Fri, 11 Sep

13:00 - 16:15MAN Manchester-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 15m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16:39 - 08:50MDW Chicago Midway-MAN Manchester

34h 11m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,183Virgin Atlantic

Thu, 3 Sep - Sun, 6 Sep

13:00 - 22:36MAN Manchester-MDW Chicago Midway

15h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:48 - 08:50MDW Chicago Midway-MAN Manchester

16h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,261Virgin Atlantic

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

08:55 - 18:01MAN Manchester-MDW Chicago Midway

15h 06m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

13:00 - 08:50MDW Chicago Midway-MAN Manchester

13h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,261Delta

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

05:55 - 16:59MAN Manchester-MDW Chicago Midway

17h 04m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

13:00 - 08:50MDW Chicago Midway-MAN Manchester

13h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

£1,261Delta

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

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Aer Lingus flights from Manchester to Illinois

Our best Aer Lingus deals on Manchester to Illinois flight tickets

Aer Lingus

22 Oct

MAN11:40Manchester

13h 35m

1 stop

ORD19:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

7 Nov

ORD15:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 20m

1 stop

MAN09:15Manchester

£522

Aer Lingus

16 Oct

MAN08:10Manchester

11h 50m

1 stop

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

18 Oct

ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 15m

1 stop

MAN11:00Manchester

£526

Aer Lingus

14 Oct

MAN12:05Manchester

13h 10m

1 stop

ORD19:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19 Oct

ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

9h 55m

1 stop

MAN07:40Manchester

£544

Icelandair flights from Manchester to Illinois

Our best Icelandair deals on Manchester to Illinois flight tickets

Icelandair

5 Nov

MAN11:55Manchester

11h 25m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

9 Nov

ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

MAN10:45Manchester

£523

Icelandair

5 Nov

MAN11:55Manchester

11h 25m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

9 Nov

ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

MAN10:45Manchester

£524

Icelandair

12 Nov

MAN11:55Manchester

11h 25m

1 stop

ORD17:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

27 Nov

ORD18:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

10h 15m

1 stop

MAN10:45Manchester

£533

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1 stop11h 20m

£522

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MANORD

Manchester

Thu 5/11

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

£523

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MANORD

Manchester

Thu 5/11

11:55-17:20

1 stop11h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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18:30-10:45

1 stop10h 15m

£524

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MAN Manchester - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Manchester

Sat 17/10

17:10-16:10

3 stops29h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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19:15-22:50

3 stops21h 35m

£524

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MAN Manchester - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MANORD

Manchester

Fri 16/10

08:10-14:00

1 stop11h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

15:45-11:00

1 stop13h 15m

£526

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MAN Manchester - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MANORD

Manchester

Wed 2/12

08:25-17:20

2 stops14h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/12

18:30-12:15

3 stops35h 45m

£526

ManchesterChicago

MAN Manchester - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MANORD

Manchester

Sun 1/11

19:15-16:45

1 stop27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

19:15-18:35

1 stop17h 20m

£531

ManchesterChicago

MAN Manchester - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MANORD

Manchester

Wed 4/11

10:10-16:45

1 stop12h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

19:15-19:10

2 stops17h 55m

£532

ManchesterChicago

MAN Manchester - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MANORD

Manchester

Fri 23/10

06:05-17:05

2 stops17h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

16:00-10:00

2 stops36h 00m

£538

ManchesterChicago

MAN Manchester - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

MANORD

Manchester

Fri 9/10

06:05-12:00

1 stop11h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/10

18:00-10:25

1 stop10h 25m

£677

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Illinois?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Illinois from Manchester, with most prices found around £516. If you aren’t able to travel to Illinois during the month of February, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £524.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Illinois?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Illinois from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Illinois for around £639 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Illinois from Manchester for as low as £480 on momondo.

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Best price found	£287
Fastest flight time	11h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Illinois from Manchester in the past 72 hours is £287. The best return flight deal from Manchester to Illinois found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £522.

The fastest flight from Manchester to Illinois takes 11h 25m

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Illinois. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to Illinois.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Manchester to Illinois

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Illinois?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to Illinois refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to Illinois?
As of August 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Manchester Airport to Illinois.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester Airport to Illinois?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Manchester Airport to Illinois.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Illinois?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Illinois trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to Illinois

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Manchester to Illinois with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ryanair	PriceFrom £35	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 5,485 reviews	Search Ryanair flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom £379	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,965 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Icelandair	PriceFrom £426	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 742 reviews	Search Icelandair flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom £448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,732 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £472	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,195 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom £488	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 695 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £551	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,228 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom £557	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,023 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom £647	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,139 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Illinois from Manchester which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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