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$418+ Cheap flights from Basel (EAP) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — CHI
gen 26 — feb 21
dom 1/26
dom 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Basel (EAP) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated gennaio 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$418
(Booking.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$689
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Cheapest flights from Basel to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Basel to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on gennaio 21, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
gio 4/36:10 amBSL - ORD
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
mar 4/88:35 pmORD - BSL
1 stop11h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/20$418
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
ven 4/116:00 amBSL - ORD
1 stop16h 55mAmerican Airlines
dom 4/139:15 pmORD - BSL
1 stop14h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$419
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 2/46:55 amBSL - ORD
2 stops20h 09mMultiple Airlines
mar 2/115:20 pmORD - BSL
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$426
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar 4/110:15 amBSL - ORD
2 stops17h 29mDelta
dom 4/65:15 pmORD - BSL
1 stop12h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/20$477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
gio 3/66:50 amBSL - ORD
2 stops14h 55mUnited Airlines
gio 3/137:00 pmORD - BSL
1 stop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$517
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
gio 2/68:25 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop24h 40mAustrian Airlines
mer 2/195:50 pmORD - BSL
2 stops18h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/21$563
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven 4/116:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops15h 02mDelta
dom 4/136:42 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops16h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/20$565
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
gio 2/611:00 amBSL - ORD
2 stops14h 25mLufthansa
mer 2/199:10 pmORD - BSL
2 stops14h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$596
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
gio 2/66:05 amBSL - MDW
2 stops17h 15mAir France
mer 2/192:08 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops13h 32mAir France
Deal found 1/21$599
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun 2/310:55 amBSL - ORD
2 stops15h 42mAir Canada
dom 2/164:00 pmORD - BSL
2 stops14h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$607
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
gio 3/66:05 amBSL - MDW
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
gio 3/132:55 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$715
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun 2/36:05 amBSL - MDW
2 stops17h 16mKLM
dom 2/1611:30 amMDW - BSL
2 stops16h 10mKLM
Deal found 1/20$832

Find flights from Basel to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Basel to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated gennaio 21, 2025.

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BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

gio 4/3

6:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 4/8

8:35 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$418

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

ven 4/11

6:00 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 4/13

9:15 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$419

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

mar 2/4

6:55 am-8:04 pm

2 stops20h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar 2/11

5:20 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$426

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

mar 4/1

10:15 am-8:44 pm

2 stops17h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 4/6

5:15 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$477

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

gio 3/6

6:50 am-2:45 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

gio 3/13

7:00 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$517

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

gio 2/6

8:25 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer 2/19

5:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$563

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

ven 4/11

6:15 am-2:17 pm

2 stops15h 02m

Chicago Midway

dom 4/13

6:42 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops16h 08m

$565

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

gio 2/6

11:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops14h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer 2/19

9:10 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$596

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

gio 2/6

6:05 am-4:20 pm

2 stops17h 15m

Chicago Midway

mer 2/19

2:08 pm-10:40 am

2 stops13h 32m

$599

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

lun 2/3

10:55 am-7:37 pm

2 stops15h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 2/16

4:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops14h 10m

$607

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Compare providers for flights from Basel to Chicago

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Basel to Chicago in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Basel-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Basel-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Basel-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Basel-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Basel-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Travel insights for flights from Basel to Chicago

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Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated gennaio 21, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
786 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Air France
7.4
Good
1,490 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,985 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Basel to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Basel All airports (EAP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Basel to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from All airports; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Basel airport to Chicago. It is only a 0.2 mi journey to All airports (EAP) from Basel’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Basel to Chicago round-trip?

    British Airways, at $418, was found to be the cheapest airline from Basel to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $678. Lufthansa flights start at $747 while deals on KLM start at $1,489 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Basel to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Basel to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Basel to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Basel to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Basel to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Basel to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Basel to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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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