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$355+ Cheap flights from Illinois to Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL)

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 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BSL
Apr 30 — May 71
Wed 4/30
Wed 5/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Basel

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Expedia
3 stars

Round-trip from

$745
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$530
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,181
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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 25, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/911:25 amORD - BSL
1 stop23h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/256:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/25$578
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 10/264:45 pmSTL - BSL
1 stop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/92:15 pmBSL - STL
2 stops32h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$701
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 11/911:20 amBSL - STL
2 stops18h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$704
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 10/264:45 pmSTL - BSL
1 stop11h 15mLufthansa
Sun 11/96:50 amBSL - STL
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$707
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Mon 5/125:10 pmORD - BSL
1 stop13h 00mDelta
Wed 8/2010:15 amBSL - ORD
1 stop11h 25mDelta
Deal found 4/25$750
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Sun 5/114:00 pmORD - BSL
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Fri 8/229:45 amBSL - ORD
1 stop15h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/25$756
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/114:20 pmORD - BSL
1 stop34h 20mAustrian Airlines
Mon 8/258:25 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop23h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/25$758
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Mon 5/126:25 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Thu 8/216:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops19h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/25$761
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Wed 6/48:50 amORD - BSL
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/115:05 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$780
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Tue 9/911:52 amORD - BSL
2 stops16h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/256:10 amBSL - ORD
2 stops16h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/25$796
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Fri 5/97:15 pmORD - BSL
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 8/236:35 amBSL - ORD
1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/25$841
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Fri 5/93:33 pmORD - BSL
2 stops15h 37mAir France
Sat 8/236:15 amBSL - ORD
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Deal found 4/25$850

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

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Illinois

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ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

11:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 9/25

6:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 45m

$578

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/12

5:10 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

10:15 am-2:40 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$750

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 8/22

9:45 am-6:15 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$756

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

4:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop34h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 8/25

8:25 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$758

ChicagoBasel

MDW - BSL

MDWBSL

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/12

6:25 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops16h 25m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 8/21

6:15 am-6:28 pm

2 stops19h 13m

$761

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/4

8:50 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 6/11

5:05 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops33h 25m

$780

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

11:52 am-10:55 am

2 stops16h 03m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 9/25

6:10 am-3:45 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$796

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

7:15 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 8/23

6:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$841

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

3:33 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops15h 37m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 8/23

6:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$850

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

1:29 pm-10:55 am

2 stops14h 26m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 6/12

11:30 am-11:30 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$872

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Basel. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Basel EuroAirport Swiss 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 EuroAirport Swiss 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 EuroAirport Swiss 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 EuroAirport Swiss, 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 25, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Illinois to Basel by reading reviews from past customers. 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
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,582 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,444 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Basel from Illinois, you will be flying to EuroAirport Swiss, which is the city’s only airport. Basel EuroAirport Swiss (BSL) is located 3.6 mi from the center of Basel.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is British Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $530. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Basel EuroAirport Swiss for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Basel EuroAirport Swiss?

    Most travelers choose Chicago O'Hare Intl - Basel EuroAirport Swiss, Chicago Midway - Basel EuroAirport Swiss or Lambert-St Louis - Basel EuroAirport Swiss when deciding on the best route from Illinois to Basel EuroAirport Swiss.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois to Basel 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 Illinois to Basel EuroAirport Swiss?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Basel EuroAirport Swiss (average of $545). Flying from Illinois to Basel EuroAirport Swiss 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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