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$375+ 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BUD — CHI
Jun 11 — Jun 181
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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 May 12, 2026.

This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/412:45 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop14h 05m
LOT
Sun 6/79:50 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop14h 55m
LOT
Deal found 5/10$690
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/209:45 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop17h 05m
LOT
Sun 5/319:50 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop14h 55m
LOT
Deal found 5/8$698
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2412:15 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop13h 30m
British Airways
Mon 1/111:20 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops15h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 5/10$709
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/712:05 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Finnair
Mon 10/129:30 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop13h 10m
Finnair
Deal found 5/11$713
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 9/55:55 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop14h 00m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/194:05 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop14h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/8$725
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1012:05 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
British Airways
Sun 10/189:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop12h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 5/8$729
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/88:30 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop20h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/1211:25 am
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop13h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/11$735
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Mon 10/126:20 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/214:40 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$736
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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.
Wed 10/712:05 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
American Airlines
Fri 10/309:40 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop12h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/8$739
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/8. 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 10/75:55 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops17h 30m
Delta
Fri 10/3012:30 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops17h 10m
Delta
Deal found 5/8$764
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 10/106:00 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops19h 37m
Delta
Sun 10/185:59 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops16h 51m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$765
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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 9/126:00 am
BUD
-
MDW
2 stops19h 05m
Delta
Sat 9/191:00 pm
MDW
-
BUD
2 stops14h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/9$770

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 May 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$690

One-way from

$375
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$806
Provider with most accurate pricing for Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-Chicago (CHI) flights.
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($149 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 10/7

5:55 am-2:52 pm

2 stops15h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/30

4:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$755

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/5

2:25 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

2:30 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops16h 25m

$758

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 5/28

10:05 am-7:27 pm

1 stop16h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/13

9:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop13h 10m

$761
Quickest round-trip

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 6/8

11:45 am-7:25 pm

1 stop14h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/21

2:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop12h 25m

$763

BudapestChicago

BUD - MDW

BUDMDW

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 10/10

6:00 am-6:37 pm

2 stops19h 37m

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/18

5:59 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops16h 51m

$765

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 9/12

11:25 am-10:06 pm

2 stops17h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/19

6:10 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$765

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 6/3

5:25 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

4:50 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$768

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 6/6

5:55 am-6:26 am

2 stops31h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/16

11:07 am-1:35 pm

2 stops19h 28m

$768

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 6/12

6:00 am-2:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

6:10 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$769

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 7/6

5:55 am-10:06 pm

2 stops23h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/13

9:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 20m

$771

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  • 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 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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Estimated round-trip price
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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?

Booking 20 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 $414). Flying from Budapest to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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.

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

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 May 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Budapest to Chicago, such as KLM,SWISS, andLOT. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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. 4 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 15h 57m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $755. 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 $525. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are LOT, from $584, and KLM, from $638. British Airways is 30% 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?

    $377 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Finnair. You may also be able to find cheap deals on British Airways and American Airlines, with prices starting from $385 and $395, 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 $414). Flying from Budapest to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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 4 airlines flying from Budapest to Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 May 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$525Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$584Average$735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$638Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$673Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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