Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chicago: what you need to know
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5. The city is 5 hours behind Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from MAN to Chicago. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during high season in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from MAN to Chicago with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you'll need an ETA to visit United States. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Manchester Airport to Chicago for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
MAN is about 18 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 29 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near MAN? If you're boarding an early flight from Manchester Airport to Chicago, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chicago
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Chicago is C$458. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$900. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to Chicago, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when looking for a ticket from Manchester Airport to Chicago.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from MAN to Chicago. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Tailor your travel plans with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Manchester Airport to Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago is about 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 54 minutes to get there by public transport.
Consider booking a hotel near ORD if you're catching a late flight from Manchester Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is about 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. After your flight from Manchester Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take approximately 46 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near MDW. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from MAN to Chicago at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month to catch a flight from Manchester Airport to Chicago while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Chicago, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Chicago for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from MAN to Chicago sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
After locking in your flight from Manchester Airport to Chicago, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Chicago itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Manchester Airport to Chicago to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need on car rentals in Chicago, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.