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$332+ Cheap flights from Basel (EAP) to Chicago (CHI)

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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — CHI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Basel to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Basel (EAP) to Chicago (CHI). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$452
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$332
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$483
From Basel (EAP) to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from Basel to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Basel to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/2410:55 amBSL - ORD
1 stop13h 05mBritish Airways
Mon 12/15:00 pmORD - BSL
1 stop18h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$452
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/176:00 amBSL - ORD
1 stop18h 00mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/244:55 pmORD - BSL
1 stop11h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$453
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:45 amBSL - ORD
2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/91:59 pmORD - BSL
2 stops13h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$460
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/106:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops33h 30mDelta
Sat 10/186:00 amMDW - BSL
2 stops20h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/12$589
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/116:05 amBSL - ORD
1 stop11h 55mLufthansa
Mon 8/253:35 pmORD - BSL
1 stop10h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11$607
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/911:25 amBSL - ORD
1 stop30h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/163:35 pmORD - BSL
1 stop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$627
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/68:25 pmBSL - ORD
2 stops24h 45mAustrian Airlines
Mon 8/2512:50 pmORD - BSL
2 stops23h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 6/11$669
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 8/52:25 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop31h 15mDelta
Fri 8/227:15 amORD - BSL
2 stops19h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/11$674
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1710:15 amBSL - MDW
2 stops14h 52mAir France
Fri 10/245:59 pmMDW - BSL
2 stops13h 11mAir France
Deal found 6/11$776
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/208:25 amBSL - ORD
2 stops31h 44mAir Canada
Thu 7/310:40 amORD - BSL
2 stops17h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 6/11$776
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/76:15 amBSL - ORD
1 stop14h 55mAir France
Fri 8/224:20 pmORD - BSL
1 stop22h 20mAir France
Deal found 6/11$790
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/226:55 pmBSL - ORD
1 stop21h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 6/277:50 pmORD - BSL
1 stop30h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$858

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Basel to Chicago 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Basel to Chicago that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 11/24

10:55 am-5:00 pm

1 stop13h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

5:00 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$452

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 10/17

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/24

4:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop11h 05m

$453

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 9/2

6:45 am-8:10 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

1:59 pm-10:55 am

2 stops13h 56m

$460

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 10/10

6:15 am-8:45 am

2 stops33h 30m

Chicago Midway

Sat 10/18

6:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops20h 30m

$589

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 8/11

6:05 am-11:00 am

1 stop11h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

3:35 pm-9:10 am

1 stop10h 35m

$607

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 7/9

11:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/16

3:35 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$627

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 8/6

8:25 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/25

12:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$669

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/5

2:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/22

7:15 am-9:30 am

2 stops19h 15m

$674

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 10/17

10:15 am-6:07 pm

2 stops14h 52m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/24

5:59 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops13h 11m

$776

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 8/7

6:15 am-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/22

4:20 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$790

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/11

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

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Basel to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
7,950 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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!
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,463 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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
1,623 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 Basel to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Basel to Chicago?

    Basel All airports (EAP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Basel to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from All airports; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Basel airport to Chicago. It is only a 0.2 mi journey to All airports (EAP) from Basel’s city center.

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

    British Airways, at $452, was found to be the cheapest airline from Basel to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 28% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with British Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $609. Lufthansa flights start at $675 while deals on Delta start at $702 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Basel to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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