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Flights from Derry to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Derry to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via London or Edinburgh, about 11h 42m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 42m

Derry to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey11h 42mVia London, on current schedules

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Edinburgh

Best ways to fly from Derry to Chicago

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

LDY London (LHR) CHI

Leg 1: Loganair · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines

Tue06:45 LDY07:59 LHR2h 01m connection10:00 LHR12:27 CHILoganair + American Airlines

8 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 11h 42m

LDY Edinburgh (EDI) CHI

Leg 1: easyJet · Leg 2: United Airlines

Mon07:15 LDY07:56 EDI3h 34m connection11:30 EDI13:50 CHIeasyJet + United Airlines

1 connections a weekSelf-transfer likely Fastest 12h 35m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 5,758 km3,576 miles
Journey time: 11h 42mon current schedules
Time difference: -6hChicago vs Derry
Currency in Chicago: USD
Airports: LDY → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Derry to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Derry to Chicago?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London and Edinburgh. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.

How long is the flight from Derry to Chicago?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,758 km.

Where do you change planes between Derry and Chicago?

The best connecting points are London (LHR) and Edinburgh (EDI). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.

Which airports serve Derry and Chicago?

Derry: City of Derry Airport (LDY). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).

What is the time difference between Derry and Chicago?

Chicago is 6 hours behind Derry.

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