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$309+ 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — CHI
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago are usually found in April or February, 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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$680
(Delta)

One-way from

$309
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$769
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago (CHI)
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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 July 30, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Wed 9/36:20 amBUD - MDW
2 stops18h 17mDelta
Thu 2/261:00 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops15h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/29$680
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 8/245:55 amBUD - ORD
2 stops16h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/318:50 amORD - BUD
2 stops16h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$680
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:20 amBUD - ORD
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/255:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop11h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$681
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 9/48:25 amBUD - ORD
2 stops30h 36mAir Canada
Sun 1/2510:35 amORD - BUD
2 stops19h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$683
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 8/307:20 amBUD - ORD
1 stop17h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/276:45 pmORD - BUD
1 stop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$690
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:00 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop23h 55mSWISS
Tue 2/243:45 pmORD - BUD
2 stops20h 25mSWISS
Deal found 7/29$699
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/33:10 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops34h 15mAustrian Airlines
Fri 2/275:50 pmORD - BUD
2 stops45h 05mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$712
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1510:15 amBUD - ORD
1 stop34h 45mLufthansa
Wed 10/223:35 pmORD - BUD
1 stop14h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 7/28$716
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:35 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops28h 35mLOT
Sun 8/39:40 pmORD - BUD
1 stop28h 25mLOT
Deal found 7/30$741
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/297:30 pmBUD - MDW
2 stops26h 58mAir France
Sun 9/146:15 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops21h 45mAir France
Deal found 7/29$744
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 8/313:30 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop29h 45mIberia
Sat 1/2411:40 amORD - BUD
2 stops20h 15mIberia
Deal found 7/29$776
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:30 amBUD - MDW
2 stops16h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/22:00 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$4,461

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to Chicago that are best for you.

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BudapestChicago

BUD - MDW

BUDMDW

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/3

6:20 am-5:37 pm

2 stops18h 17m

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/26

1:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops15h 15m

$680

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 8/24

5:55 am-2:55 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

8:50 am-8:40 am

2 stops16h 50m

$680

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/3

6:20 am-3:00 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

5:20 pm-11:40 am

1 stop11h 20m

$681

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 9/4

8:25 am-8:01 am

2 stops30h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

10:35 am-12:35 pm

2 stops19h 00m

$683

BudapestChicago

BUD - MDW

BUDMDW

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/16

6:30 am-4:25 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/22

2:00 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 40m

$687

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 8/30

7:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

6:45 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$690

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/3

8:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

9:05 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops18h 40m

$699

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 9/3

3:10 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/27

5:50 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops45h 05m

$712

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 8/15

10:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop34h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

3:35 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$716

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 1/3

7:40 am-7:45 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/30

9:15 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$729

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Best time to book a flight from Budapest to Chicago

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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 July 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 July 30, 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Budapest to Chicago?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Budapest to Chicago?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Budapest to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Budapest to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Budapest to Chicago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Budapest to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

London (LHR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $565.

What’s the fastest layover option from Budapest to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Budapest to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Helsinki (HEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 45m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Budapest to Chicago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Budapest to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Helsinki (HEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 48m.

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 July 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Budapest to Chicago, such as Delta, Austrian Airlines, and Finnair. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,316 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,686 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Michael,Jul 2025

AMS - ATL

Overall it was great experience, with the exception of snack food. The food offered in two main meals was just fine but for the mid-flight snack, the only option was a large cookie, too sweet and high sugar content. Snacks at the back of the plane were also mainly sweets. There was one nice baked cheddar option but it quickly ran out.

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 $680. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $680, and Air Canada, from $683.

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

    $478 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 SWISS, with prices starting from $599 and $608, 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$487Average$630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$506Average$636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$518Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$528Average$678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FinnairCheapest$529Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$530Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SWISSCheapest$536Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
IberiaCheapest$542Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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