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$487+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Basel (EAP)

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ORD — EAP
Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Basel

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$571
(oojo)

One-way from

$487
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,181
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Basel (EAP) flight deals.
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From Illinois to Basel (EAP)
One-way flight from Illinois to Basel (EAP)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($184 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Basel
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Basel. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

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Tue 9/97:50 pmORD - BSL
1 stop15h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/256:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$571
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:00 pmSTL - BSL
2 stops18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:35 amBSL - STL
2 stops20h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$650
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/264:45 pmSTL - BSL
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/92:15 pmBSL - STL
2 stops32h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$664
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:00 amORD - BSL
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/207:05 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops32h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$717
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Wed 10/153:30 pmSTL - BSL
1 stop15h 10mLufthansa
Thu 10/236:30 pmBSL - STL
1 stop26h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/1$742
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Mon 9/228:01 pmSTL - BSL
2 stops15h 19mBritish Airways
Tue 9/306:45 amBSL - STL
2 stops20h 36mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$822
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Tue 9/99:15 pmORD - BSL
1 stop18h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/256:10 amBSL - ORD
2 stops16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$835
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Fri 5/167:30 amSTL - BSL
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/236:05 amBSL - STL
2 stops20h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$838
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Tue 4/299:40 pmORD - BSL
1 stop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/611:25 amBSL - ORD
2 stops17h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$838
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Wed 8/2710:10 amORD - BSL
2 stops16h 20mDelta
Mon 9/222:25 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop30h 45mDelta
Deal found 3/31$845
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Mon 5/51:16 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops16h 54mDelta
Tue 5/2010:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops14h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/31$855
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Sat 10/118:43 pmORD - BSL
2 stops31h 37mBritish Airways
Sun 10/197:05 amBSL - ORD
1 stop13h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/1$859

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Basel that are best for you.

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ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 9/25

6:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 45m

$571

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

7:00 am-12:50 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 5/20

7:05 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops32h 07m

$717

St. LouisBasel

STL - BSL

STLBSL

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/22

8:01 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops15h 19m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/30

6:45 am-8:21 pm

2 stops20h 36m

$822

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

9:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 9/25

6:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$835

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

9:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 5/6

11:25 am-10:06 pm

2 stops17h 41m

$838

St. LouisBasel

STL - BSL

STLBSL

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/16

7:30 am-1:45 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 5/23

6:05 am-7:58 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$838

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

10:10 am-9:30 am

2 stops16h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 9/22

2:25 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$845

ChicagoBasel

MDW - BSL

MDWBSL

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/5

1:16 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops16h 54m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 5/20

10:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops14h 30m

$855

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/16

4:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 5/23

6:15 am-2:28 pm

2 stops15h 13m

$911

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

4:55 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 5/24

11:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$963

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IL to EAP?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Basel as you normally would.

Rainfall in Basel by month

Plan your trip to Basel by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Basel ranges from 1.9 - 3.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Basel when rainfall is around 1.9 in.

Temperature in Basel by month

Plan your trip to Basel by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Basel, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 66.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Basel

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Basel. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Basel. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Illinois to Basel, such as Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Basel from Illinois?

    Located just 0.2 mi from the city center, Basel All airports (EAP) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Basel from Illinois.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Illinois to Basel one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Basel are Turkish Airlines ($545), British Airways ($609), and American Airlines ($619).

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Basel?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Basel (average of $545). Flying from Illinois to Basel in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,132). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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