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$261+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Europe

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CHI — CPH
Apr 15 — Apr 221
Tue 4/15
Tue 4/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated April 10, 2025.

Round-trip from

$549
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$261
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,015

Good round-trip deal

$557 or less

Good one-way deal

$291 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 10, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:36 amORD - MAD
1 stop11h 24mIberia
Fri 5/911:35 amMAD - ORD
Nonstop9h 40mIberia
Deal found 4/9$549
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Mon 5/54:30 pmORD - MAD
Nonstop8h 25mFinnair
Thu 5/1510:15 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 35mFinnair
Deal found 4/10$550
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Sat 11/16:04 pmORD - MAD
1 stop32h 01mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/1012:15 pmMAD - ORD
2 stops26h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$552
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Tue 10/710:10 amORD - MAD
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Tue 10/289:00 amMAD - ORD
1 stop14h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/9$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/64:30 pmORD - MAD
Nonstop8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/201:45 pmMAD - ORD
1 stop13h 48mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9$554
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/63:45 pmORD - MAD
1 stop11h 10mAer Lingus
Tue 5/2010:35 amMAD - ORD
1 stop15h 25mAer Lingus
Deal found 4/9$555
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Mon 10/68:25 pmORD - BCN
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/209:05 amBCN - ORD
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9$556
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Thu 9/47:15 pmORD - BCN
1 stop15h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 9/137:00 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/9$557
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Wed 5/79:15 pmORD - MAD
1 stop12h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 5/144:40 pmMAD - ORD
Nonstop9h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/9$558
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 4/2210:20 pmORD - BCN
1 stop15h 05mBritish Airways
Wed 4/307:40 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/9$558
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
Fri 11/79:35 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/153:05 pmBCN - ORD
Nonstop10h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9$559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 5/54:15 pmORD - BCN
2 stops16h 25mDelta
Thu 5/1511:35 amBCN - ORD
1 stop16h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/9$560

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Europe 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 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Europe that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Europe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

11:36 am-6:00 am

1 stop11h 24m

Madrid Barajas

Fri 5/9

11:35 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop9h 40m

$549

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

4:30 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Thu 5/15

10:15 am-5:50 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$550

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/7

10:10 am-9:35 am

2 stops16h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 10/28

9:00 am-5:36 pm

1 stop14h 36m

$553

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

4:30 pm-7:55 am

Nonstop8h 25m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/20

1:45 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop13h 48m

$554

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

3:45 pm-9:55 am

1 stop11h 10m

Madrid Barajas

Tue 5/20

10:35 am-7:00 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$555

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

8:25 pm-7:50 am

2 stops28h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 10/20

9:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$556

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

7:15 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 9/13

7:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$557

ChicagoMadrid

ORD - MAD

ORDMAD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

9:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Madrid Barajas

Wed 5/14

4:40 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop9h 10m

$558

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

10:20 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop15h 05m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 4/30

7:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$558

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/1

6:10 pm-1:30 am

1 stop24h 20m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 10/3

6:00 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$559

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Europe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Europe from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Europe

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $953). 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 CHI to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 10, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Europe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Europe by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Europe ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Europe when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Europe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Europe, 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 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. 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 Europe. Reviews last updated April 10, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
7,907 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,065 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,269 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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
1,574 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,907 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Europe one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Icelandair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $261. TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights start at $322 while deals on JetBlue start at $342 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Europe?

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Europe are Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rome Fiumicino and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Paris Charles de Gaulle.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Europe?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Europe? While on average our users pay $1,013, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $232. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow), is priced around $501.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $953). 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 Chicago to Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Europe. 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 April 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$257Average$810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$264Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
IcelandairCheapest$349Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$451Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$465Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$470Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$477Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$477Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Aer LingusCheapest$487Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$488Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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