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$262+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BUD
Nov 13 — Nov 201
Thu 11/13
Thu 11/20
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$509
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$264
(Kiwi.com)

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June

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February

Average price

$614
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Budapest
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Budapest. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 14, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sun 11/99:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/252:25 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops16h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$510
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sun 11/166:43 pmSTL - BUD
2 stops16h 07mLufthansa
Sun 11/236:20 amBUD - STL
1 stop14h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 10/12$510
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Mon 12/112:50 pmORD - BUD
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/155:00 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$512
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 12/310:35 pmORD - BUD
1 stop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/126:25 amBUD - ORD
1 stop20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$513
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Mon 12/19:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Mon 12/156:45 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop25h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 10/12$514
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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 12/310:35 pmORD - BUD
1 stop12h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/161:20 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop12h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$515
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 11/101:15 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops15h 25mDelta
Tue 11/256:30 amBUD - MDW
2 stops17h 08mDelta
Deal found 10/13$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/12. 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.
Sun 12/73:55 pmORD - BUD
2 stops17h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/162:25 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops16h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/12$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 12/32:00 pmORD - BUD
2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/177:55 amBUD - ORD
2 stops32h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/14$518
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:30 pmORD - BUD
2 stops17h 00mFinnair
Mon 11/247:15 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops28h 45mFinnair
Deal found 10/13$520
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Thu 11/139:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/276:20 amBUD - ORD
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/13$522
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/13. 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.
Mon 11/109:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/246:20 amBUD - ORD
2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/13$525

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 October 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Budapest that are best for you.

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ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/9

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/25

2:25 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops16h 18m

$510

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 11/16

6:43 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops16h 07m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 11/23

6:20 am-1:55 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$510

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

7:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/5

10:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$515

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

10:35 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/16

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$515

ChicagoBudapest

MDW - BUD

MDWBUD

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/10

1:15 pm-11:40 am

2 stops15h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/25

6:30 am-4:38 pm

2 stops17h 08m

$516

ChicagoBudapest

MDW - BUD

MDWBUD

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/11

1:47 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 53m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 11/25

6:30 am-4:38 pm

2 stops17h 08m

$516

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/8

8:55 am-11:40 am

2 stops19h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/16

1:55 pm-8:34 am

2 stops25h 39m

$516

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

3:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 12/16

2:25 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops16h 18m

$516

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

3:55 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops17h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/17

1:20 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops17h 23m

$518

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

2:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 12/17

7:55 am-9:38 am

2 stops32h 43m

$518

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Budapest

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Budapest (average of $465). Flying from Illinois to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 IL to BUD?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Budapest. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 14, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Illinois to Budapest is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Illinois to Budapest?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Illinois to Budapest. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois to Budapest flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Illinois 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 Illinois?

    Most people fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) if they book a flight to Budapest from Illinois. Ferenc Liszt Intl is conveniently located just 10.3 mi from Budapest’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Budapest?

    A quick flight from Illinois to Budapest can take about 16h 07m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $510. The distance between Illinois and Budapest is about 5076 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is KLM, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $429. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Lufthansa, as they are both options that can get you from Illinois to Budapest for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Illinois to Budapest?

    When deciding which route to take from Illinois to Budapest consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl, Chicago Midway - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl or Lambert-St Louis - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Budapest (average of $465). Flying from Illinois to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 Illinois to Budapest

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 October 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$459Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$509Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$546Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$561Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
FinnairCheapest$565Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$574Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$577Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$587Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$587Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$589Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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