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How to get to Manchester Storm vs Sheffield Steelers - Pre Season Friendly 2026 from Chicago

Sep 6–6, 2026AO Arena, Manchester · United KingdomORD → MAN

The venue for Manchester Storm vs Sheffield Steelers - Pre Season Friendly 2026 is AO Arena, Manchester, United Kingdom. From Chicago it's roughly 6,136 km — plan on about 8h 32m in the air, landing at MAN. For the festival dates, round-trip fares start around $520; they climb fastest in the last 6–8 weeks.

6,136 km
Distance
8h 32m
Time in the air
$520
Round trip from

Flights for the event dates

Sample fares Chicago → MAN. Final prices and dates are on the partner site.

Atlantic BlueAB 495
08:40
ORD
8h 32m
Direct
17:12
MAN
$598
Round trip from
EuroConnectE 560
11:05
ORD
11h 2m
1 stop
22:07
MAN
$520
Round trip from
SkyLine AirSA 126
22:30
ORD
12h 32m
1 stop
11:02+1
MAN
$458
Round trip from
See live prices on the partner site →

Airports near the venue

MAN

Manchester

15 km · ≈ 0h 20m · by taxi

Where to stay

★ 4.4

Manchester Central Hotel

$120 / night
★ 4.2

Manchester Arena Rooms

$92 / night
★ 4

Manchester Budget Stay

$58 / night
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Good to know

Do I need a visa for United Kingdom?
Entry rules depend on your passport — check the destination's official visa guidance before booking.
How long is the flight from Chicago?
Nonstop or with a short connection, plan on about 8h 32m from Chicago to MAN. Add roughly an hour for the transfer to the venue.
When should I book?
Fares for event weeks are usually lowest 10–12 weeks out and rise sharply after the full lineup or schedule is announced. Set a price alert early.

Other departure cities

New York$470London$85Los Angeles$650Toronto$510Sydney$1,335Dublin$80Dubai$460Istanbul$255Lisbon$175

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