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$399+ Cheap flights from Basel (EAP) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — CHI
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
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 April 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$443
(Iberia)

One-way from

$399
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$439
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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 April 1, 2025.

This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/176:10 amBSL - ORD
1 stop14h 45mBritish Airways
Fri 5/24:55 pmORD - BSL
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/31$443
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/246:10 amBSL - ORD
2 stops18h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/24:55 pmORD - BSL
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$450
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/196:15 amBSL - ORD
1 stop14h 55mDelta
Fri 4/254:20 pmORD - BSL
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/31$479
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1910:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops15h 05mDelta
Fri 4/251:16 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops13h 19mDelta
Deal found 3/31$499
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:05 amBSL - ORD
1 stop15h 50mLufthansa
Tue 7/224:00 pmORD - BSL
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$558
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/21:00 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops17h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/238:52 amORD - BSL
2 stops19h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$619
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:15 amBSL - ORD
2 stops14h 59mKLM
Fri 5/21:25 pmORD - BSL
2 stops13h 10mKLM
Deal found 3/31$678
This SWISS 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/29:45 amBSL - ORD
2 stops33h 45mSWISS
Sat 7/262:06 pmORD - BSL
2 stops22h 29mSWISS
Deal found 3/31$702
This Austrian Airlines 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/68:25 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops48h 20mAustrian Airlines
Tue 7/225:55 pmORD - BSL
2 stops32h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$757
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/36:10 amBSL - ORD
2 stops31h 44mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/264:56 pmORD - BSL
2 stops22h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$820
This KLM 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/410:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops15h 30mKLM
Wed 7/231:00 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops13h 35mKLM
Deal found 3/31$906
This Aeromexico 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/112:25 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops38h 36mAir France
Mon 4/211:25 pmORD - BSL
2 stops16h 45mAir France
Deal found 3/31$1,019

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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 April 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Basel to Chicago that are best for you.

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BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 4/17

6:10 am-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

4:55 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$443

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 4/24

6:10 am-5:39 pm

2 stops18h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

4:55 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$450

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 4/19

6:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

4:20 pm-9:35 am

1 stop10h 15m

$479

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 4/19

10:15 am-6:20 pm

2 stops15h 05m

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/25

1:16 pm-9:35 am

2 stops13h 19m

$499

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 7/4

6:05 am-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$558

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 7/2

1:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

8:52 am-10:55 am

2 stops19h 03m

$619

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 4/24

10:15 am-6:14 pm

2 stops14h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

1:25 pm-9:35 am

2 stops13h 10m

$678

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 7/2

9:45 am-12:30 pm

2 stops33h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

2:06 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$702

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 7/6

8:25 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops48h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/22

5:55 pm-9:40 am

2 stops32h 45m

$757

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 7/3

6:10 am-6:54 am

2 stops31h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

4:56 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$820

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/31

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Basel-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Basel to Chicago

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 April 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Basel to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
771 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,572 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Air France
7.4
Good
1,425 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,898 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $443, was found to be the cheapest airline from Basel to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Lufthansa. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 $323). 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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