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$348+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EAP — CHI
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Wed 8/5
Wed 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Basel to Chicago

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 July 6, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/156:35 am
BSL
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ORD
1 stop17h 40m
American Airlines
Sat 8/298:45 pm
ORD
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BSL
1 stop19h 05m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/3$603
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Sat 8/156:35 am
BSL
-
ORD
1 stop12h 55m
American Airlines
Fri 8/286:15 pm
ORD
-
BSL
1 stop21h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4$607
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Wed 9/26:40 am
BSL
-
ORD
1 stop16h 15m
American Airlines
Sun 9/612:40 pm
ORD
-
BSL
2 stops23h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$609
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Wed 8/196:40 am
BSL
-
ORD
1 stop15h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 8/2612:40 pm
ORD
-
BSL
2 stops15h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/4$611
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/258:15 am
BSL
-
ORD
2 stops21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/129:15 pm
ORD
-
BSL
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$612
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Sat 8/156:35 am
BSL
-
ORD
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/2811:15 am
ORD
-
BSL
2 stops16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$613
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:40 am
BSL
-
ORD
2 stops17h 18m
British Airways
Sun 9/69:15 pm
ORD
-
BSL
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 7/2$615
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/256:30 am
BSL
-
MDW
2 stops16h 45m
Delta
Sat 9/125:45 pm
MDW
-
BSL
2 stops13h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 8/176:30 am
BSL
-
MDW
2 stops19h 03m
Delta
Mon 9/76:42 pm
MDW
-
BSL
2 stops16h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/6$717
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Thu 8/206:30 am
BSL
-
MDW
2 stops18h 31m
Delta
Thu 8/276:42 pm
MDW
-
BSL
2 stops16h 13m
Delta
Deal found 7/6$839
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Wed 8/1910:15 am
BSL
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MDW
2 stops14h 46m
Delta
Wed 8/269:24 am
MDW
-
BSL
2 stops17h 31m
Delta
Deal found 7/4$888
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/156:30 am
BSL
-
MDW
2 stops18h 48m
Delta
Thu 8/61:25 pm
MDW
-
BSL
2 stops17h 05m
Delta
Deal found 7/1$921

Find 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 July 6, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$603
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$348
(Iberia)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$790
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($123 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 July 6, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Basel to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/2

6:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

12:40 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$609

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 9/2

6:40 am-4:58 pm

2 stops17h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

9:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$615

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 7/28

2:50 pm-10:12 am

2 stops26h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

6:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$643

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 8/14

2:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops16h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/28

2:30 pm-10:25 am

2 stops36h 55m

$649

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 7/30

9:55 am-11:31 pm

2 stops20h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

7:10 am-9:10 am

2 stops19h 00m

$649

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/18

2:50 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/25

3:35 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$650

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 8/15

2:50 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

10:30 pm-9:55 am

1 stop28h 25m

$675

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 8/25

6:30 am-4:15 pm

2 stops16h 45m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/12

5:45 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops13h 00m

$706

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 8/17

6:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

10:30 am-9:55 am

2 stops16h 25m

$706

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 8/17

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops14h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

9:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$706

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  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Basel-Chicago 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 Basel-Chicago 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 Basel to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to Chicago (average of $460). Flying from Basel to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,064). 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 Basel to Chicago?

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.

  • How long is the flight from Basel to Chicago?

    American Airlines, British Airways, and United Airlines can get you from Basel to Chicago in just under 16h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 07m. The distance between Basel and Chicago is about 4384 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Basel to Chicago (average of $460). Flying from Basel to Chicago in November is currently the most expensive (average of $1,064). 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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