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$304+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) 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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — CHI
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago are usually found in February or April, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Budapest to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Budapest (BUD) 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$572
(British Airways)

One-way from

$304
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$578
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Cheapest flights from Budapest to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:40 amBUD - ORD
2 stops17h 19mBritish Airways
Thu 5/2910:25 pmORD - BUD
1 stop19h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$572
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3012:50 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop33h 20mLOT
Sat 6/219:40 pmORD - BUD
1 stop15h 05mLOT
Deal found 4/28$577
This Billigflug 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 Billigflug is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/263:30 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/211:45 amORD - BUD
2 stops16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/28$580
This Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/37:45 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop27h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/147:15 pmORD - BUD
1 stop12h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$586
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:05 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops18h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/143:14 pmORD - BUD
2 stops16h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$590
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:20 amBUD - ORD
1 stop14h 50mDelta
Mon 9/151:35 pmORD - BUD
2 stops15h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/29$594
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.
Sat 9/66:20 amBUD - ORD
1 stop14h 50mKLM
Wed 9/174:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop23h 20mKLM
Deal found 4/29$596
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.
Sat 5/106:20 amBUD - MDW
2 stops17h 01mDelta
Mon 5/269:16 amMDW - BUD
2 stops19h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/28$600
This Iberia 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/93:30 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop29h 45mIberia
Tue 9/163:14 pmORD - BUD
2 stops26h 46mIberia
Deal found 4/29$617
This Finnair 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/512:05 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops18h 41mFinnair
Fri 9/125:45 pmORD - BUD
2 stops17h 25mFinnair
Deal found 4/29$619
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.
Tue 9/96:00 amBUD - ORD
2 stops15h 50mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/162:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$636
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:15 amBUD - ORD
2 stops28h 53mAir Canada
Wed 10/297:20 amORD - BUD
2 stops19h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$651

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest 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 Budapest to Chicago that are best for you.

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BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/15

7:40 am-5:59 pm

2 stops17h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

10:25 pm-1:10 am

1 stop19h 45m

$572

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 5/30

12:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/21

9:40 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$577

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/26

3:30 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/2

11:45 am-10:50 am

2 stops16h 05m

$580

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/3

7:45 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

7:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$586

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/4

12:05 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

3:14 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops16h 36m

$590

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/5

6:20 am-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

1:35 pm-11:45 am

2 stops15h 10m

$594

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/6

6:20 am-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

4:20 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$596

BudapestChicago

BUD - MDW

BUDMDW

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 5/10

6:20 am-4:21 pm

2 stops17h 01m

Chicago Midway

Mon 5/26

9:16 am-11:45 am

2 stops19h 29m

$600

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 9/9

3:30 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

3:14 pm-1:00 am

2 stops26h 46m

$617

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 9/5

12:05 pm-11:46 pm

2 stops18h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

5:45 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops17h 25m

$619

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Compare providers for flights from Budapest 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 Budapest to Chicago in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Budapest-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Budapest-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Budapest-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Budapest-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Budapest-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 Budapest to Chicago

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

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

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

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

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Budapest 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 Budapest to Chicago?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Budapest 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Budapest to Chicago in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Budapest to Chicago to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,215 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
7,936 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,215 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,273 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,215 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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 Budapest 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 Budapest to Chicago?

    Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD), located 10.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Budapest to Chicago. 9 airlines have flights from Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago on a regular basis. Booking flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Budapest to Chicago round-trip from $572. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LOT, from $577, and Scandinavian Airlines, from $586. British Airways is 14% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $397 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Finnair and Iberia, with prices starting from $567 and $621, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Budapest 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
American AirlinesCheapest$487Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$505Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$518Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
FinnairCheapest$529Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$536Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
IberiaCheapest$542Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$547Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$557Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$600Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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