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$516+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — CHI
mar. 17 — mar. 241
lun. 3/17
lun. 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago are usually found in April or February, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Budapest to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) 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 marzo 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$518
(Billigflug)

One-way from

$516
(Air Serbia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$599
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on marzo 12, 2025.

This Billigflug deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/3012:05 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/85:40 pmORD - BUD
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$518
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/912:05 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop12h 45mFinnair
jue. 5/299:30 pmORD - BUD
1 stop13h 40mFinnair
Deal found 3/11$528
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
mié. 4/3012:05 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop12h 45mAmerican Airlines
vie. 5/309:15 pmORD - BUD
1 stop20h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$530
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/16:20 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop27h 25mBritish Airways
vie. 4/1110:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/11$580
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
mié. 4/26:20 amBUD - ORD
1 stop15h 20mDelta
mié. 4/912:15 pmORD - BUD
2 stops16h 30mDelta
Deal found 3/11$600
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/79:45 amBUD - ORD
1 stop33h 20mLOT
jue. 8/282:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop19h 35mLOT
Deal found 3/11$603
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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. 4/16:20 amBUD - MDW
2 stops18h 42mDelta
mar. 4/82:57 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops13h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/11$606
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/3112:15 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop30h 35mIberia
mié. 4/1610:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop18h 55mIberia
Deal found 3/11$610
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
lun. 3/2412:35 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops32h 16mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/311:28 pmORD - BUD
2 stops17h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/11$614
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
lun. 3/246:20 amBUD - ORD
1 stop15h 45mAir France
lun. 3/315:10 pmORD - BUD
1 stop22h 50mAir France
Deal found 3/11$616
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
jue. 5/16:00 amBUD - ORD
2 stops21h 12mAir Canada
vie. 5/910:40 amORD - BUD
2 stops24h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$618
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
mié. 4/306:10 amBUD - ORD
2 stops19h 23mLufthansa
dom. 5/119:40 pmORD - BUD
1 stop18h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/11$640

Find flights from Budapest to Chicago within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest 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 marzo 12, 2025.

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BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 4/30

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/8

5:40 pm-1:10 am

1 stop24h 30m

$518

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

vie. 5/9

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 5/29

9:30 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$528

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 4/30

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 5/30

9:15 pm-12:15 am

1 stop20h 00m

$530

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 4/1

6:20 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/9

7:15 pm-12:15 am

1 stop22h 00m

$580

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 4/2

6:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/9

12:15 pm-11:45 am

2 stops16h 30m

$600

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

sáb. 6/7

9:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 8/28

2:20 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$603

BudapestChicago

BUD - MDW

BUDMDW

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 4/1

6:20 am-6:02 pm

2 stops18h 42m

Chicago Midway

mar. 4/8

2:57 pm-11:45 am

2 stops13h 48m

$606

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 3/31

12:15 pm-11:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/16

10:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop18h 55m

$610

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 3/24

12:35 pm-2:51 pm

2 stops32h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/31

6:35 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$614

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 3/24

6:20 am-4:05 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/31

5:10 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$616

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Compare providers for flights from Budapest 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 Budapest to Chicago in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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 Budapest-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Budapest-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Budapest-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Budapest-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 Budapest-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Budapest to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from Budapest to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Budapest to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Budapest to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Budapest to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Budapest to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Budapest to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUD to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated marzo 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Budapest to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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 marzo 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and LOT from Budapest to Chicago to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7,953 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
1,320 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

LOT
7.6
Good
1,057 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Finnair
7.6
Good
1,268 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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
7.5
Good
767 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,953 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Budapest 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 Budapest to Chicago?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), located 10.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Budapest to Chicago. 10 airlines have flights from Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Budapest to Chicago round-trip from $528. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $530, and British Airways, from $580. Finnair is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $516 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and Finnair, with prices starting from $551 and $553, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Budapest 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 Budapest to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Budapest to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Budapest to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$487Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$505Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$518Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
FinnairCheapest$529Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$536Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
IberiaCheapest$542Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$547Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$557Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$591Average$754FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$622Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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