About This Route
London to Chicago is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and 10 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 12,500 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Blue | 12,500 | 37,500 | -- |
| Aeroplan | 12,500 | 25,000 | -- |
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Virgin Points | 25,000 | 95,000 | -- |
| Avios (BA) | 27,500 | 88,000 | 75,000 |
| Emirates Skywards | 30,000 | 87,000 | 163,500 |
| Qatar Avios | 35,000 | 80,000 | 135,000 |
| Asia Miles | 40,000 | 98,500 | 145,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 44,000 | 108,500 | 148,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 45,000 | 90,000 | -- |
| Etihad Guest | 70,000 | 140,000 | 245,000 |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Cathay Pacific
CX
Etihad Airways
EY
Japan Airlines
JL
JetBlue
B6
United Airlines
UA
TAP Air Portugal
TP
Aer Lingus
EI
Alaska Airlines
AS
American Airlines
AA
Emirates
EK
LATAM Airlines
LA
Best Programs for This Route
Flying Blue
Biz: 37,500 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 25,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 95,000 ptsAvios (BA)
Biz: 88,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 87,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 80,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 98,500 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 108,500 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 90,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 140,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Flying Blue offers the cheapest economy award at 12,500 points
- Best business class value: Aeroplan at 25,000 points
- First class available from 75,000 points via ANA Mileage Club
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from London to Chicago?
The cheapest option is Flying Blue starting at 12,500 points in economy. Compare 11 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from London to Chicago with points?
Aeroplan offers business class for 25,000 points one-way. Other options include Aeroplan at 25,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for LHR to ORD?
You can book this route with Flying Blue, Aeroplan, ANA Mileage Club, Virgin Points, Avios (BA), Emirates Skywards, Qatar Avios, Asia Miles, KrisFlyer, Turkish Miles, Etihad Guest. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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