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$292+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Basel (EAP)

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — EAP
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Basel

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Basel (EAP). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$573
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$416
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$683
From Chicago (CHI) to Basel (EAP)
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Basel
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Basel. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/97:50 pmORD - BSL
1 stop15h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/256:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$573
This Vueling Global deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/204:30 pmORD - BSL
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/272:20 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$632
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/135:40 pmORD - BSL
1 stop18h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 8/206:40 amBSL - ORD
1 stop12h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/2$652
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/135:40 pmORD - BSL
1 stop22h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/206:40 amBSL - ORD
1 stop16h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$655
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 8/131:08 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops13h 22mDelta
Wed 8/206:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops19h 22mDelta
Deal found 7/2$697
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 8/139:10 amORD - BSL
2 stops17h 20mDelta
Wed 8/202:25 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops14h 29mDelta
Deal found 7/1$697
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 11/199:50 pmORD - BSL
1 stop11h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/2310:50 amBSL - ORD
2 stops14h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$714
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1610:35 pmORD - BSL
1 stop12h 55mLufthansa
Fri 12/2610:40 amBSL - ORD
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 7/3$719
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/155:10 pmORD - BSL
1 stop13h 00mKLM
Fri 5/1510:10 amBSL - ORD
1 stop11h 50mKLM
Deal found 7/1$728
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/151:46 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops12h 49mKLM
Fri 5/1510:10 amBSL - MDW
2 stops18h 35mKLM
Deal found 7/1$773
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/151:43 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops12h 52mAir France
Fri 8/2210:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops15h 22mAir France
Deal found 7/1$945

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Basel 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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Basel that are best for you.

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ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 9/25

6:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 45m

$573

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

4:30 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops37h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 10/27

2:20 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$632

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

5:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

6:40 am-11:55 am

1 stop12h 15m

$652

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

5:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

6:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$655

ChicagoBasel

MDW - BSL

MDWBSL

Chicago Midway

Wed 8/13

1:08 pm-9:30 am

2 stops13h 22m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

6:15 am-6:37 pm

2 stops19h 22m

$697

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

10:15 am-9:30 am

2 stops16h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/20

6:15 am-6:07 pm

2 stops18h 52m

$697

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

9:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop11h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 11/23

10:50 am-6:30 pm

2 stops14h 40m

$714

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

10:35 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 12/26

10:40 am-8:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$719

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/15

5:10 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 5/15

10:10 am-3:00 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$728

ChicagoBasel

MDW - BSL

MDWBSL

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/15

1:46 pm-9:35 am

2 stops12h 49m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 5/15

10:10 am-9:45 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$773

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Basel

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Basel in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 36% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Basel?

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 July 3, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and Austrian Airlines from Chicago to Basel by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
809 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into Basel All airports (EAP) if they book a flight to Basel from Chicago. On average, All airports has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Basel All airports is conveniently located just 0.2 mi from Basel’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Basel round-trip from $573. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $652, and American Airlines, from $655. Turkish Airlines is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $493 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from British Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Air France, with prices starting from $506 and $508, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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