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$246+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BUD
Mar 2 — Mar 91
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Budapest

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 January 31, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:55 pm
STL
-
BUD
2 stops15h 50m
Lufthansa
Fri 3/136:25 am
BUD
-
STL
1 stop14h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/30$513
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 12/75:20 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 50m
Delta
Fri 12/186:30 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops20h 54m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$515
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 3/2410:00 am
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops17h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/76:00 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$516
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/297:05 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop11h 50m
United Airlines
Fri 4/105:55 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops16h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/30$517
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 3/312:29 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops16h 11m
Delta
Wed 4/86:00 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops17h 43m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$519
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Tue 3/31:49 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops14h 51m
Delta
Wed 4/86:00 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops18h 54m
Delta
Deal found 1/30$519
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Sun 3/297:13 am
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops18h 42m
Air Canada
Fri 4/175:55 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops16h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/29$520
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
Tue 5/510:30 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop12h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/195:55 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops21h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29$521
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/42:20 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop11h 35m
SWISS
Mon 5/188:00 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop26h 55m
SWISS
Deal found 1/30$522
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops13h 20m
Air Canada
Wed 4/295:55 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops16h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/30$523
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/236:34 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops12h 46m
Delta
Thu 4/166:00 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops19h 36m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$524
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/239:35 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops31h 15m
Finnair
Mon 3/3012:05 pm
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops33h 55m
Finnair
Deal found 1/30$525

Find flight deals from Illinois to Budapest

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Budapest flight deals. Data was last updated January 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$513
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$246
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$617
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Chicago (CHI)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flights.
From Illinois to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
One-way flight from Illinois to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 January 31, 2026.
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

Mon 3/30

12:15 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops21h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/13

1:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$516

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

7:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 4/10

5:55 am-3:10 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$517

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

7:05 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop11h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/14

5:55 am-3:48 pm

2 stops16h 53m

$517

ChicagoBudapest

MDW - BUD

MDWBUD

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

1:49 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 51m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/8

6:00 am-5:54 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$519

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

9:35 pm-10:50 am

2 stops31h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/30

12:05 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$525

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

10:35 pm-11:20 am

2 stops29h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/23

12:05 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$525

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

5:30 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 4/11

3:15 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$527

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 3/4

3:50 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 3/13

6:25 am-2:55 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$527

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

5:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop34h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 4/4

11:25 am-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$532

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

3:40 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 3/23

2:20 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$532

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Budapest (average of $452). Flying from Illinois to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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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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 11h 50m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $517. The distance between Illinois 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 to fly from Illinois to Budapest one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Serbia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $276. However, be on the lookout for offers from Scandinavian Airlines and Turkish Airlines, 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?

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Budapest (average of $452). Flying from Illinois to Budapest in July is currently the most expensive (average of $621). 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 January 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$459Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$487Average$866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$552Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$555Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$556Average$825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LOTCheapest$558Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
FinnairCheapest$572Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$574Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$575Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$587Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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