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$302+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — CHI
Mar 19 — Mar 261
Thu 3/19
Thu 3/26
1 adult, Economy
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This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Fri 4/108:25 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop25h 45m
LOT
Fri 4/249:50 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop31h 10m
LOT
Deal found 2/16$521
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/316:25 pm
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/79:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$543
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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.
Mon 4/68:25 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop30h 25m
LOT
Sun 4/129:50 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop14h 55m
LOT
Deal found 2/15$553
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Tue 3/316:25 pm
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops30h 10m
Finnair
Tue 4/75:55 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops16h 45m
Finnair
Deal found 2/14$555
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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.
Sat 2/287:50 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops17h 38m
United Airlines
Sun 3/16:00 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/14$576
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 4/76:25 pm
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2210:30 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$583
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 2/286:30 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops16h 44m
Delta
Sun 3/16:20 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops15h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/14$645
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 3/316:00 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops18h 22m
Delta
Tue 4/71:10 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops16h 05m
Delta
Deal found 2/14$759
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 3/176:30 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/226:34 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops16h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$760
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/256:30 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops17h 24m
Delta
Sun 3/297:20 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops14h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/13$818
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 5/126:00 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops17h 17m
Delta
Thu 5/281:59 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops19h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$822
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/196:30 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops22h 01m
Delta
Sun 3/226:34 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops16h 36m
Delta
Deal found 2/13$835

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 February 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$521
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$302
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$542
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. 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 February 17, 2026.
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

Fri 4/10

8:25 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

9:50 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$530

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/31

6:25 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

9:15 pm-12:55 am

1 stop20h 40m

$543

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 3/31

6:25 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

5:55 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops16h 45m

$555

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 4/7

6:25 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:30 pm-12:10 am

1 stop18h 40m

$583

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 3/19

10:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

8:20 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$600

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 6/12

7:05 am-5:35 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

9:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$613

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/11

10:25 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

7:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop31h 30m

$615

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/11

6:25 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

10:35 pm-12:00 am

1 stop18h 25m

$615

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/11

6:25 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

9:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$624

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 6/18

5:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop12h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

3:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop14h 00m

$635

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

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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 February 13, 2026.

Booking 5 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Chicago (average of $514). Flying from Budapest to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $672). 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’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 London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 15m.

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 February 17, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Budapest to Chicago, such as LOT, United Airlines, and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,181 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,181 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,181 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,308 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,181 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,786 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,181 reviews

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Kevin,Dec 2025

WAW - JFK

The only thing that I could say I really liked was the speed of travel. I think the flight time was significantly reduced, but I only think happened because there were delays in our departure time. We wound up arriving about 1 hour later than originally planned. A few things that could have improved was the entertainment available on board and also the ability to view the flight details in real time. I was just the lucky passenger to get a busted screen so I couldn't watch any entertainment. The passenger sitting next to me was kind enough to switch seats with me once his move was done. The choices for movies and shows were ok, nothing great, but I was grateful some ok movies were available to pass the time. I was not very happy with the absence of flight details. There was a timer that showed how much time was left in the flight, but no other details. Other airlines I've been with offered interactive maps that showed you where the plane was traveling like a normal GPS app would do on your phone which is super nice to have. Flight attendants were nice and helpful. The clarity of the announcements was terrible. Even in English, I could hardly make out what the person was saying. Please make improvements.

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. 5 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 16h 44m. LOT provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $645. There are 4828 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 $525. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LOT, from $584, and Lufthansa, from $605. British Airways is 27% 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?

    $381 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Finnair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Air Serbia, with prices starting from $395 and $396, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Chicago (average of $514). Flying from Budapest to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $672). 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 5 airlines flying from Budapest to Chicago

Discover the top 5 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 February 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$525Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$584Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$627Average$677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
KLMCheapest$638Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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