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$338+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Budapest (BUD)

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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BUD
Jun 11 — Jun 181
Thu 6/11
Thu 6/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Budapest

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 12, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/131:12 pm
ORD
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BUD
2 stops14h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/222:25 pm
BUD
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ORD
1 stop12h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$751
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/176:50 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops31h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Fri 10/237:50 pm
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops33h 14m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 5/7$761
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1311:05 am
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops15h 35m
Air Canada
Thu 10/229:25 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops17h 47m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/7$762
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:45 am
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops17h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 9/169:35 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops17h 37m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/7$763
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sat 8/18:40 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop30h 00m
United Airlines
Tue 8/185:55 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops24h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/7$766
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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.
Sun 9/135:10 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Sun 11/16:30 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop15h 00m
Delta
Deal found 5/7$773
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 7/2710:28 am
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops18h 22m
Delta
Thu 8/136:10 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops22h 37m
Delta
Deal found 5/11$774
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Sat 8/19:20 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop29h 20m
United Airlines
Mon 8/172:10 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop27h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/8$776
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/1311:05 am
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops14h 40m
Air Canada
Thu 10/2912:05 pm
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops27h 45m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/7$779
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/29:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop20h 55m
British Airways
Thu 8/137:35 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop15h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 5/7$780
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/158:10 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/318:05 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/7$781
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Tue 11/105:25 pm
MDW
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BUD
2 stops16h 45m
Delta
Mon 11/166:30 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops22h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$787

Find flight deals from Chicago to Budapest

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Budapest (BUD). 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 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$751
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$338
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$866
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Budapest 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 May 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Budapest that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/21

3:22 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops19h 28m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/13

11:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$787

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

11:20 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/12

3:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$792

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/15

4:50 pm-10:40 am

1 stop10h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 8/26

5:55 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 35m

$822

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

12:29 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops18h 01m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/28

6:00 am-9:47 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$822

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/30

6:06 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops18h 04m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 12/19

6:30 am-8:24 pm

2 stops20h 54m

$833

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/23

2:07 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops20h 43m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/13

11:25 am-2:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$847

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

5:10 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 8/6

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$848

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

9:40 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 7/21

5:55 am-2:55 pm

2 stops16h 00m

$855

ChicagoBudapest

MDW - BUD

MDWBUD

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/7

1:49 pm-11:50 am

2 stops15h 01m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 7/21

6:00 am-6:25 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$862

ChicagoBudapest

MDW - BUD

MDWBUD

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/26

9:19 am-10:40 am

2 stops18h 21m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/7

6:00 am-6:33 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$866

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Budapest

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Budapest in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Budapest flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Budapest flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Budapest flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Budapest flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Budapest flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Budapest

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Budapest from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Budapest is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Budapest (average of $157). Flying from Chicago to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Budapest?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Budapest chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Munich (MUC) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Budapest on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Budapest?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Copenhagen (CPH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $462.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Budapest?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Budapest, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 11h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Budapest?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Budapest, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Munich (MUC) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 25m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Budapest

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Budapest. 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 Budapest. Reviews last updated May 12, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with SWISS,LOT, andScandinavian Airlines from Chicago to Budapest by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,942 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,942 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,942 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,189 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,942 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,774 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,942 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,701 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,942 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,992 reviews
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,942 reviews

Overall

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Thomas,Mar 2026

BOS - ZRH

The business class seats on the new Swiss A350 are hard as a rock. Seems like a bit of a miss on the new "Swiss Senses" experience. Other than that, excellent service.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Budapest. 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 Budapest from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Budapest from Chicago, you will be flying to Ferenc Liszt Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) is located 10.3 mi from the center of Budapest. There are 0 flights from Chicago to Ferenc Liszt Intl per day from 14 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Budapest?

    Delta and Air Serbia can get you from Chicago to Budapest in just under 19h 28m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 52m. The distance between Chicago and Budapest is about 4824 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $298, Air Serbia will fly you from Chicago to Budapest and back. In addition to Air Serbia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Scandinavian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $395 and $461, respectively. These flights start at 58% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $274 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Serbia from $276 and American Airlines from $290 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Budapest?

    Of the flights from Chicago to Budapest that have layovers, most of them stop in London.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in London?

    The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $35 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Budapest flights?

    Flights departing from Chicago and landing in Budapest layover in Frankfurt am Main least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Budapest (average of $157). Flying from Chicago to Budapest in June is currently the most expensive (average of $520). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Budapest. 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 May 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air SerbiaCheapest$298Average$668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$395Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$461Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$464Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$483Average$744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$494Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$550Average$804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$554Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$558Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$564Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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