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$352+ 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 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — CHI
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 85 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/247:55 amBUD - ORD
2 stops30h 52mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/316:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop12h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$666
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/252:25 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop12h 40mLufthansa
Wed 12/319:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 12/16$669
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/241:20 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops25h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 pmORD - BUD
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$670
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/246:20 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$678
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2510:25 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Wed 1/77:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/16$680
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Thu 12/2512:55 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop14h 05mLOT
Thu 1/89:55 pmORD - BUD
1 stop14h 45mLOT
Deal found 12/16$681
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:15 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 pmORD - BUD
1 stop11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/246:20 amBUD - ORD
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:00 pmORD - BUD
1 stop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$689
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2412:20 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 pmORD - BUD
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$690
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/256:30 amBUD - MDW
2 stops22h 52mDelta
Thu 1/811:21 amMDW - BUD
2 stops17h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/16$728
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:20 amBUD - MDW
2 stops18h 06mAir France
Wed 12/316:08 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops16h 02mAir France
Deal found 12/16$900
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/256:30 amBUD - MDW
2 stops22h 52mDelta
Wed 1/76:14 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops15h 56mDelta
Deal found 12/16$915

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$515
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$352
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$764
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 December 18, 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 1/15

9:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

9:55 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$550

BudapestChicago

BUD - MDW

BUDMDW

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-6:32 pm

2 stops19h 02m

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/22

9:32 am-11:40 am

2 stops19h 08m

$598

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-9:43 pm

2 stops22h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

5:35 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$598

BudapestChicago

BUD - MDW

BUDMDW

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/13

6:30 am-10:07 pm

2 stops22h 37m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

1:31 pm-11:40 am

2 stops15h 09m

$603

BudapestChicago

BUD - MDW

BUDMDW

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-10:07 pm

2 stops22h 37m

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/30

1:49 pm-11:40 am

2 stops14h 51m

$603

BudapestChicago

BUD - MDW

BUDMDW

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-5:34 pm

2 stops18h 04m

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/28

9:33 am-11:40 am

2 stops19h 07m

$603

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/15

6:30 am-10:01 pm

2 stops22h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

10:29 am-11:40 am

2 stops18h 11m

$603

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/15

5:05 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

2:25 pm-11:15 am

2 stops13h 50m

$604

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/15

5:05 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

1:57 pm-11:15 am

2 stops14h 18m

$604

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/15

10:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

6:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$622

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Budapest-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 85 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Chicago (average of $485). Flying from Budapest to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Budapest to Chicago in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 29% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 50% 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 Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 28m.

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 December 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Budapest to Chicago, such as Finnair, LOT, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,149 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,095 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,637 reviews
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,338 reviews

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

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. 6 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.

  • How long is the flight from Budapest to Chicago?

    A quick flight from Budapest to Chicago can take about 17h 15m. LOT provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $550. There are 4824 mi between Budapest and Chicago. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Budapest to Chicago round-trip from $487. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $505, and LOT, from $518. American Airlines is 26% 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?

    $395 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Serbia and British Airways, with prices starting from $396 and $399, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Chicago (average of $485). Flying from Budapest to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $636). 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 6 airlines flying from Budapest to Chicago

Discover the top 6 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$487Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$505Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$518Average$666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
FinnairCheapest$529Average$653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$600Average$781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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