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How to get to The Big Ascot Food & Wine Friday Raceday 2026 from Chicago

Sep 4–4, 2026Ascot Racecourse, Ascot · United KingdomORD → LHR

Flying to The Big Ascot Food & Wine Friday Raceday 2026 from Chicago means covering about 6,334 km — around 8h 47m gate to gate, with LHR as the most convenient arrival airport. Book around 10–12 weeks out and expect round trips from roughly $510 for the event dates.

6,334 km
Distance
8h 47m
Time in the air
$510
Round trip from

Flights for the event dates

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

Atlantic BlueAB 688
08:40
ORD
8h 47m
Direct
17:27
LHR
$587
Round trip from
EuroConnectE 725
11:05
ORD
11h 17m
1 stop
22:22
LHR
$510
Round trip from
SkyLine AirSA 627
22:30
ORD
12h 47m
1 stop
11:17+1
LHR
$449
Round trip from
See live prices on the partner site →

Airports near the venue

LHR

London Heathrow

17 km · ≈ 0h 20m · by taxi

Where to stay

★ 4.4

Ascot Central Hotel

$120 / night
★ 4.2

Ascot Arena Rooms

$92 / night
★ 4

Ascot 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 47m from Chicago to LHR. 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$460London$60Los Angeles$665Toronto$470Sydney$1,445Dublin$100Dubai$490Istanbul$265Lisbon$185

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