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Flights from Chicago to Budapest

Find cheap airlines flights from Chicago to Budapest

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Chicago to Budapest, including United Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Scandinavian Airlines.
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Find flight deals from Chicago to Budapest for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $378 or round trip flights from $522.

      • ORD 7:20 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        BUD 9:40 AM
        Chicago - Budapest | Mon, Nov 17 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 10:25 AM
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:45 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Fri, Nov 21 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $522 $1,252
        57% OFF
        57% OFF
        $1,252 $522
      • ORD 9:50 PM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD 4:15 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Nov 28 | United Airlines
        BUD 6:20 PM
        26h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:00 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Nov 30 | Austrian Airlines
        $716 $1,252
        43% OFF
        43% OFF
        $1,252 $716
      • ORD 9:50 PM
        11h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD 4:15 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Nov 28 | Lufthansa
        BUD 6:20 PM
        26h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:00 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Nov 30 | Austrian Airlines
        $736 $1,252
        41% OFF
        41% OFF
        $1,252 $736
      • ORD 11:50 AM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        BUD 1:05 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Mon, Nov 17 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 8:05 PM
        21h
        1 stop
        ORD 10:05 AM
        Budapest - Chicago | Fri, Nov 21 | Turkish Airlines
        $899
        28% OFF
        $1,252 $899
      • ORD 4:20 PM
        11h 5m
        1 stop
        BUD 10:25 AM
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Nov 28 | Austrian Airlines
        BUD 6:20 PM
        26h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:00 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Nov 30 | Austrian Airlines
        $941
        25% OFF
        $1,252 $941
      • ORD 4:25 PM
        13h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 1:20 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Nov 28 | Delta Air Lines
        BUD 1:25 PM
        31h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Nov 30 | Delta Air Lines
        $994
        21% OFF
        $1,252 $994
      • ORD 11:50 AM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        BUD 1:05 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Dec 17 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 2:00 PM
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        ORD 10:05 AM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Dec 21 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,024
        18% OFF
        $1,252 $1,024
      • ORD 4:25 PM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        BUD 11:15 AM
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Nov 28 | KLM
        BUD 12:10 PM
        33h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:20 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Nov 30 | KLM
        $1,055
        16% OFF
        $1,252 $1,055
      • ORD 5:20 PM
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        BUD 5:10 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Nov 28 | Air France
        BUD 5:25 PM
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:10 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Nov 30 | Air France
        $1,060
        15% OFF
        $1,252 $1,060
      • ORD 4:10 PM
        14h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 2:05 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Dec 17 | United Airlines
        BUD 11:00 AM
        34h
        1 stop
        ORD 2:00 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Dec 21 | Austrian Airlines
        $1,065
        15% OFF
        $1,252 $1,065
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD Invalid Date
        Chicago - Budapest | Tue, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
        BUD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Thu, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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Flight Info | Chicago to Budapest

The distance between Chicago and Budapest is about 7,761.63 km. The most popular month to Budapest is January. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price$378
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$522
Off-season for travelSeptember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance7,761.63 km
Popular airlineUnited Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Budapest?

The cheapest time for Chicago to Budapest flights: Nov 30 to Dec 7 — one way flight prices from $256.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer flights from Chicago to Budapest?

    At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest, including: United Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Budapest is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Budapest is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Budapest on November 17, 2025 with Scandinavian Airlines, with prices starting at $488.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Budapest, with O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (ORD-BUD) is by far the most common option on this route: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD).
  • The time difference between Budapest and Chicago is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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