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$317+ Cheap flights from Bucharest (BUH) 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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUH — CHI
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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Cheap flight deals from Bucharest to Chicago

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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$601
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$317
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$621
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Cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Bucharest to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/105:35 amOTP - ORD
1 stop17h 35mLOT
Fri 5/234:55 pmORD - OTP
1 stop16h 50mLOT
Deal found 4/29$601
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/159:25 pmOTP - ORD
1 stop26h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/147:15 pmORD - OTP
1 stop17h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$603
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/68:35 amOTP - ORD
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/105:10 pmORD - OTP
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$620
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/67:00 amOTP - ORD
1 stop15h 10mDelta
Tue 7/811:00 amORD - OTP
2 stops17h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/28$621
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Fri 6/137:00 amOTP - MDW
2 stops18h 40mDelta
Wed 7/99:25 amMDW - OTP
2 stops18h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/28$626
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/176:05 pmOTP - ORD
1 stop28h 05mKLM
Mon 9/154:50 pmORD - OTP
1 stop12h 10mKLM
Deal found 4/29$626
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/49:15 pmOTP - ORD
1 stop26h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 9/241:19 pmORD - OTP
2 stops27h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/28$657
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/128:25 amOTP - ORD
2 stops20h 59mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/195:45 pmORD - OTP
1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$670
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/186:00 amOTP - ORD
2 stops17h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/1712:50 pmORD - OTP
2 stops16h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$698
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/176:00 amOTP - ORD
2 stops24h 05mAir Canada
Mon 6/2310:00 amORD - OTP
2 stops17h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$707
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/141:15 pmOTP - ORD
1 stop32h 05mAustrian Airlines
Thu 9/1812:50 pmORD - OTP
2 stops15h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$746
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/136:30 amOTP - ORD
1 stop17h 25mSWISS
Sun 9/149:25 pmORD - OTP
2 stops32h 20mSWISS
Deal found 4/28$768

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Bucharest 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Bucharest to Chicago that are best for you.

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BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 5/10

5:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/23

4:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$601

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 6/15

9:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

7:15 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$603

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 6/6

8:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/10

5:10 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$620

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 6/6

7:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/8

11:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$621

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 6/17

6:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

4:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$626

BucharestChicago

OTP - MDW

OTPMDW

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 6/13

7:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 7/9

9:25 am-12:10 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$626

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/4

3:40 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

5:06 pm-12:30 am

2 stops23h 24m

$657

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 6/12

8:25 am-9:24 pm

2 stops20h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/19

5:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop23h 40m

$670

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 6/18

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

12:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$698

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 6/17

6:00 am-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/23

10:00 am-11:55 am

2 stops17h 55m

$707

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Compare providers for flights from Bucharest to Chicago

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 Bucharest to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Bucharest-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Bucharest-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Bucharest-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Bucharest-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Bucharest-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 Bucharest to Chicago

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 86 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bucharest 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BUH to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Bucharest to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Bucharest to Chicago in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 April 29, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,069 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Bucharest to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    LOT, at $601, was found to be the cheapest airline from Bucharest to Chicago.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Scandinavian Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 14% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air Serbia, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $355. However, be on the lookout for offers from Austrian Airlines and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Bucharest to Chicago for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bucharest to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Bucharest 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Bucharest to Chicago

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Bucharest to Chicago. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$336Average$684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$548Average$595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$570Average$698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$580Average$696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air FranceCheapest$581Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$582Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$585Average$634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
LufthansaCheapest$593Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$594Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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