About this route
Airlines serving both Chicago and London include British Airways, Qatar Airways, JetBlue and 3 more. Compare 2 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 25,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award pricing comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Points | 25,000 | 95,000 | — |
| Avios (BA) | 27,500 | 88,000 | 75,000 |
Published one-way award prices for ORD–LGW. Actual pricing may vary by date, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines serving these airports
These carriers serve both ORD and LGW, non-stop or via a connecting hub.
Best programs for this route
Virgin Points
Biz: 95,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 88,000 ptsWhen award seats open on this route
Booking tips
- Virgin Points offers the cheapest economy award at 25,000 points
- Best business class value: Avios (BA) at 88,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via Avios (BA)
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
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Frequently asked questions
How many points to fly from Chicago to London?
The cheapest option is Virgin Points starting at 25,000 points in economy. Compare 2 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from Chicago to London with points?
Avios (BA) offers business class for 88,000 points one-way. Other options include Avios (BA) at 88,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for ORD to LGW?
You can book this route with Virgin Points and Avios (BA). Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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