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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Basel (EAP) from $703

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — EAP
May 12 — May 191
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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 May 7, 2024.

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May

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November

Average price

$6,636

Round-trip from

$558
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Basel?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Chicago to Basel. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Basel.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Basel?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Basel. Flights to Basel from Chicago in November are about $1,550 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $494.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Basel (CHI - EAP)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Basel in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to Basel

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Chicago and Basel. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest United Airlines flights traveling from Chicago to Basel. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 7/173:35 pmORD - BSL
1 stop10h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/411:05 amBSL - ORD
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,087
Fri 7/1211:38 amORD - BSL
2 stops14h 27mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/179:40 amBSL - ORD
2 stops15h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,598
Sun 5/1911:47 amORD - BSL
2 stops14h 18mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/291:30 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,877

Cheap British Airways flights from Chicago to Basel

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Chicago and Basel. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available British Airways flights departing from Chicago and landing in Basel. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Mon 6/38:30 pmORD - BSL
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Fri 6/146:40 amBSL - ORD
1 stop13h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,162
Thu 6/64:45 pmORD - BSL
1 stop11h 10mBritish Airways
Fri 6/146:40 amBSL - ORD
1 stop13h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,527
Thu 6/68:10 amORD - BSL
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 6/1111:55 amBSL - ORD
2 stops19h 03mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,768

Cheap Chicago to Basel flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Basel specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Prices were last updated on May 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Basel in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Thu 6/69:00 amORD - BSL
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/116:40 amBSL - ORD
2 stops18h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,003
Tue 5/77:45 pmORD - BSL
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/136:25 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,074
Tue 5/73:35 pmORD - BSL
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/139:05 amBSL - ORD
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,076
Tue 6/411:25 amORD - BSL
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 6/126:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,104
Tue 5/711:25 amORD - BSL
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/1310:35 amBSL - ORD
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,121
Sun 5/198:30 pmORD - BSL
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/296:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,129
Sun 5/266:12 amORD - BSL
3 stops46h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/317:00 amBSL - ORD
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,143
Sun 5/266:12 amORD - BSL
3 stops46h 23mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/317:00 amBSL - ORD
3 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,152
Mon 6/38:30 pmORD - BSL
1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 6/1111:55 amBSL - ORD
1 stop12h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/6$1,162

Chicago to Basel 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Basel in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Basel in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 10/138:30 pmORD - BSL
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/226:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$703
Mon 10/1411:25 amORD - BSL
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/216:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$711
Sun 10/137:45 pmORD - BSL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/2310:30 amBSL - ORD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$726
Tue 10/1511:25 amORD - BSL
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/216:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$739
Thu 10/1011:25 amORD - BSL
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/236:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$769
Wed 12/411:55 amORD - BSL
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 12/86:05 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$778
Fri 10/118:30 pmORD - BSL
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/246:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$779
Thu 10/1011:25 amORD - BSL
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/256:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$799
Thu 10/1011:25 amORD - BSL
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/196:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop29h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/6$809

Chicago to Basel flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Basel for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.
Have a look at some of the last-minute flights available departing from Chicago to Basel. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Tue 5/1411:25 amORD - BSL
1 stop15h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 5/1810:35 amBSL - ORD
1 stop30h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5$4,543
Tue 5/148:30 pmORD - BSL
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/183:00 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops56h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$5,247
Tue 5/149:40 pmORD - BSL
2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/1810:20 amBSL - ORD
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5$10,014

Find flights from Chicago to Basel within your budget

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 2,689,106 searches. Data last updated May 7, 2024.

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Fly to

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Budget

$864 - $1,323

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Chicago MidwayBasel EuroAirport Swiss

MDW - BSL

MDWBSL

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/20

2 stops17h 06m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/28

2 stops18h 46m

$864

Chicago O'Hare IntlBasel EuroAirport Swiss

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/6

2 stops16h 00m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 6/11

2 stops18h 42m

$1,003

Chicago O'Hare IntlBasel EuroAirport Swiss

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/17

1 stop10h 30m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 8/4

2 stops27h 45m

$1,087

Chicago O'Hare IntlBasel EuroAirport Swiss

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/12

1 stop15h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 7/17

1 stop29h 50m

$1,097

Chicago O'Hare IntlBasel EuroAirport Swiss

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/4

1 stop15h 15m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 6/12

1 stop21h 45m

$1,104

Chicago O'Hare IntlBasel EuroAirport Swiss

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/3

1 stop14h 50m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 6/14

1 stop13h 05m

$1,162

Chicago O'Hare IntlBasel EuroAirport Swiss

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/4

1 stop19h 25m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 6/12

2 stops16h 30m

$1,171

Chicago O'Hare IntlBasel EuroAirport Swiss

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/3

1 stop20h 25m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 6/10

1 stop23h 55m

$1,189

Chicago O'Hare IntlBasel EuroAirport Swiss

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/17

1 stop15h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 8/4

1 stop23h 15m

$1,323

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Basel. Price data was last updated on May 5, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Basel flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Basel by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Basel by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Basel is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,111. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in Basel by month

Plan your trip to Basel by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

EAP

Temperature

33.8 - 66.2 °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 May 7, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, British Airways and American Airlines from Chicago to Basel to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Delta
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Austrian Airlines
7.7
Good
1,068 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Air France
7.5
Good
1,783 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,711 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
11,090 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
10,818 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Basel for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Basel for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Delta for just $864, but on average you can expect to pay $1,149.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Basel for under $4,600?

    There are currently 3+ open flights from Chicago to Basel within the next 7 days for less than $4,600.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Basel round-trip from $864. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $1,087, and Turkish Airlines, from $1,097. Delta is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What does ORD to BSL mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Basel EuroAirport Swiss is BSL. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Basel that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Basel flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Basel with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Basel flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Basel that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Basel offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Basel?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Basel flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Basel flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Basel flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/6.

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