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Cheapest one-way

$ 400
Air Serbia Wed, Oct 21

30% below next 30d avg. ($571)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 500
Scandinavian Airlines Fri, Oct 23

Recommended airlines

When to travel

SeptemberCheapest month
JanuaryPeak month

With a lowest one-way fare of $400 , travelers can expect an average price of $571 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $500 . You can arrive at any of the following airports in Budapest: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) . Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (ORD-BUD) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 11h ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Budapest over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $400 and round-trip from $500. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • ORD 7:15 PM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 7:10 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Oct 23 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 10:25 AM
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:45 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Fri, Oct 30 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $500 $828
        40% off
        40% off
        $828 $500
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        BUD 9:45 AM
        Chicago - Budapest | Sun, Oct 18 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 7:50 PM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:10 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $503 $828
        39% off
        39% off
        $828 $503
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 7:10 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Sat, Oct 17 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 7:50 PM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:10 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $503 $828
        39% off
        39% off
        $828 $503
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 7:10 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Sun, Oct 11 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 7:50 PM
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:10 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Wed, Oct 14 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $503
        39% off
        $828 $503
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        BUD 9:45 AM
        Chicago - Budapest | Thu, Oct 22 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 10:25 AM
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 5:45 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $628
        24% off
        $828 $628
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 7:10 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Oct 16 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 10:25 AM
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:10 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Scandinavian Airlines
        $672
        19% off
        $828 $672
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        BUD 8:05 AM
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Oct 16 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 2:10 PM
        26h 30m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Budapest - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Turkish Airlines
        $677
        18% off
        $828 $677
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        BUD 1:15 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Sat, Oct 17 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 2:10 PM
        26h 30m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Budapest - Chicago | Wed, Oct 21 | Turkish Airlines
        $677
        18% off
        $828 $677
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        BUD 1:15 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Thu, Oct 22 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 9:10 AM
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 7:20 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Thu, Oct 29 | Turkish Airlines
        $707
        15% off
        $828 $707
      • ORD 12:45 PM
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        BUD 8:15 AM
        Chicago - Budapest | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 9:10 AM
        32h 50m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:00 AM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
        $753
        9% off
        $828 $753
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
        BUD 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Budapest - Chicago | Sat, Sep 19 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 4:40 PM
        15h
        1 stop
        BUD 2:40 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Oct 21 | Air Serbia
        $400 $495
        19% off
        19% off
        $495 $400
      • ORD 7:15 PM
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD 5:40 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Mon, Oct 5 | American Airlines
        $419 $495
        15% off
        15% off
        $495 $419
      • ORD 4:05 PM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        BUD 10:55 AM
        Chicago - Budapest | Sun, Oct 11 | Lufthansa
        $426 $495
        14% off
        14% off
        $495 $426
      • ORD 9:30 PM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        BUD 5:40 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Oct 21 | Finnair
        $431
        13% off
        $495 $431
      • ORD 4:40 PM
        15h
        1 stop
        BUD 2:40 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Oct 7 | Air Serbia
        $439
        11% off
        $495 $439
      • ORD 9:30 PM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        BUD 5:40 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Tue, Oct 20 | Finnair
        $443
        11% off
        $495 $443
      • ORD 9:30 PM
        13h 30m
        1 stop
        BUD 6:00 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Tue, Sep 29 | Finnair
        $445
        10% off
        $495 $445
      • ORD 9:30 PM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        BUD 5:40 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Sep 23 | Finnair
        $449
        9% off
        $495 $449
      • ORD 9:30 PM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        BUD 5:40 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Mon, Oct 12 | Finnair
        $449
        9% off
        $495 $449
      • ORD 9:30 PM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        BUD 5:40 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Sun, Oct 11 | Finnair
        $450
        9% off
        $495 $450
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Budapest | Thu, Sep 17 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Budapest flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Budapest, including LOT Polish Airlines, Air Serbia has lowest fares on this route.
LOT Polish Airlines logo LOT Polish Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Budapest according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Budapest (CHI-BUD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Serbia offers one-way fares as low as $400 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to BUD on Wed, Oct 21), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $500 departing on Fri, Oct 23 and returning on Fri, Oct 30.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chicago to Budapest, including: LOT Polish 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Budapest, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Oct 21, with one-way flights priced at just $400.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Serbia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Budapest travel is around January.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Budapest is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Budapest on September 26, 2026 with Scandinavian Airlines, with prices starting at $652.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Budapest: Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (ORD-BUD) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • 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.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Budapest is $571. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Chicago and Budapest, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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