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$247+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bologna (BLQ)

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 10/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BLQ
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi are usually found in January or October, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Bologna

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Bologna (BLQ). 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 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$497
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$247
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$898
From Chicago (CHI) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Bologna
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Bologna. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/1811:25 amORD - BLQ
1 stop19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/307:00 pmBLQ - ORD
1 stop34h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$497
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:15 pmORD - BLQ
1 stop17h 10mScandinavian Airlines
Thu 10/238:05 pmBLQ - ORD
2 stops48h 35mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$537
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/212:00 pmORD - BLQ
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/610:15 pmBLQ - ORD
2 stops26h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$549
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/124:30 pmORD - BLQ
1 stop24h 10mIberia
Tue 8/267:05 pmBLQ - ORD
1 stop26h 10mIberia
Deal found 7/30$603
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/135:11 pmORD - BLQ
2 stops18h 34mBritish Airways
Mon 10/208:05 pmBLQ - ORD
1 stop24h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/30$606
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/195:40 pmORD - BLQ
1 stop23h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/276:50 amBLQ - ORD
2 stops18h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$650
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Mon 8/183:00 pmORD - BLQ
1 stop12h 20mITA Airways
Sun 8/247:10 pmBLQ - ORD
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 7/31$657
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 8/186:17 pmMDW - BLQ
2 stops15h 48mDelta
Tue 9/26:20 amBLQ - MDW
2 stops19h 17mDelta
Deal found 7/30$988

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Bologna that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Bologna

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ChicagoBologna

ORD - BLQ

ORDBLQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

11:25 am-1:55 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Tue 9/30

7:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$497

ChicagoBologna

ORD - BLQ

ORDBLQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

7:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Thu 10/23

8:05 pm-1:40 pm

2 stops48h 35m

$537

ChicagoBologna

ORD - BLQ

ORDBLQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

2:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Mon 10/6

10:15 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$549

ChicagoBologna

ORD - BLQ

ORDBLQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

4:30 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Tue 8/26

7:05 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$603

ChicagoBologna

ORD - BLQ

ORDBLQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

5:11 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops18h 34m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Mon 10/20

8:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$606

ChicagoBologna

ORD - BLQ

ORDBLQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/19

5:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Wed 8/27

6:50 am-6:29 pm

2 stops18h 39m

$650

ChicagoBologna

ORD - BLQ

ORDBLQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

3:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop12h 20m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Sun 8/24

7:10 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$657

ChicagoBologna

MDW - BLQ

MDWBLQ

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/18

6:17 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops15h 48m

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

Tue 9/2

6:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$988

ChicagoBologna

ORD - BLQ

ORDBLQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

5:17 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops46h 23m

$247

ChicagoBologna

ORD - BLQ

ORDBLQ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/6

3:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop12h 20m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Bologna

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Bologna?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Bologna. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Bologna. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bologna (average of $698). Flying from Chicago to Bologna in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,206). 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 BLQ?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Bologna. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Chicago to Bologna in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 52% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Bologna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bologna. 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 Bologna. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Air France, and SWISS from Chicago to Bologna have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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
1,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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!
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,933 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Bologna. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Bologna from Chicago, you will be flying to Guglielmo Marconi, which is the city’s only airport. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi (BLQ) is located 3.8 mi from the center of Bologna. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Guglielmo Marconi per day from 8 different airlines.

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

    According to our current data, Turkish Airlines ($497), Scandinavian Airlines ($537), and Iberia ($603) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Bologna. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Bologna for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $268 on ITA Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $319 and British Airways from $439 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Bologna (average of $698). Flying from Chicago to Bologna in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,206). 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 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Bologna

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Bologna. 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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$485Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$519Average$548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$550Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$631Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$669Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$676Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$704Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$803Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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