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$351+ Cheap flights from Lyon (LYS) 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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LYS — CHI
Apr 10 — Apr 171
Fri 4/10
Fri 4/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Lyon to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Lyon to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Lyon to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 11, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Thu 3/126:20 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 3/159:25 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop14h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/6$522
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:50 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop28h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 5/16:00 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop16h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/10$530
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:20 am
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop17h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 5/16:00 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop16h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/10$548
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/127:20 pm
LYS
-
ORD
2 stops26h 50m
LOT
Sun 7/269:50 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop29h 55m
LOT
Deal found 3/6$598
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:20 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop31h 30m
LOT
Thu 6/185:10 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop18h 20m
LOT
Deal found 3/7$603
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/217:20 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
LOT
Thu 10/2910:55 pm
ORD
-
LYS
1 stop13h 30m
LOT
Deal found 3/8$604
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/77:20 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop31h 30m
LOT
Tue 6/305:10 pm
ORD
-
LYS
2 stops34h 35m
LOT
Deal found 3/7$620
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1511:35 am
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop15h 15m
LOT
Tue 6/235:10 pm
ORD
-
LYS
2 stops34h 35m
LOT
Deal found 3/9$639
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:20 pm
LYS
-
ORD
1 stop26h 50m
LOT
Tue 6/235:10 pm
ORD
-
LYS
2 stops18h 20m
LOT
Deal found 3/8$640
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2511:50 am
LYS
-
MDW
2 stops16h 41m
Delta
Tue 3/316:34 pm
MDW
-
LYS
2 stops16h 36m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$684
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/166:30 am
LYS
-
MDW
2 stops18h 28m
Delta
Fri 5/11:24 pm
MDW
-
LYS
2 stops14h 51m
Delta
Deal found 3/10$721
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 5/26:30 am
LYS
-
MDW
2 stops18h 28m
Delta
Sat 5/91:22 pm
MDW
-
LYS
2 stops17h 23m
Delta
Deal found 3/9$723

Find flight deals from Lyon to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Lyon (LYS) 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 March 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$530
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$351
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$765
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One-way flight from Lyon-Saint Exupéry to Chicago (CHI)
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($112 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Lyon 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 March 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Lyon to Chicago that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

LyonChicago

LYS - ORD

LYSORD

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/23

5:40 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

9:15 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 10m

$675
Quickest round-trip

LyonChicago

LYS - ORD

LYSORD

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 4/23

6:35 am-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

3:45 pm-11:40 am

1 stop12h 55m

$690

LyonChicago

LYS - ORD

LYSORD

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 5/2

6:55 am-7:55 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

11:05 am-11:40 am

1 stop17h 35m

$690

LyonChicago

LYS - ORD

LYSORD

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 5/1

2:35 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

8:45 am-11:40 am

1 stop19h 55m

$692

LyonChicago

LYS - ORD

LYSORD

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 6/18

11:20 am-8:24 pm

2 stops16h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/11

10:40 am-10:30 am

2 stops16h 50m

$698

LyonChicago

LYS - MDW

LYSMDW

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 5/2

6:30 am-5:58 pm

2 stops18h 28m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/9

1:22 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops17h 23m

$723

LyonChicago

LYS - ORD

LYSORD

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 6/25

6:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/2

4:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$724

LyonChicago

LYS - MDW

LYSMDW

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Fri 5/1

6:30 am-5:58 pm

2 stops18h 28m

Chicago Midway

Sat 5/9

1:22 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops17h 23m

$776

LyonChicago

LYS - MDW

LYSMDW

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Sat 5/2

6:30 am-5:58 pm

2 stops18h 28m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/10

9:22 am-9:25 am

2 stops17h 03m

$783

LyonChicago

LYS - MDW

LYSMDW

Lyon-Saint Exupéry

Thu 6/18

6:30 am-6:31 pm

2 stops19h 01m

Chicago Midway

Fri 7/10

1:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops13h 30m

$794

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Lyon-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Lyon-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Lyon-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Lyon-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 Lyon-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 Lyon to Chicago

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Lyon to Chicago. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Lyon to Chicago, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Lyon 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 Lyon to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Lyon 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 $798.

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

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 10m.

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

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 10m.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Lyon 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 Lyon to Chicago?

    Most people fly from Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS) if they book a flight from Lyon to Chicago. On average, Lyon-Saint Exupéry has 0 outbound flights to Chicago per day from 0 airlines. Lyon-Saint Exupéry is conveniently located just 12.5 mi from Lyon’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Lyon to Chicago?

    British Airways, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from Lyon to Chicago in just under 15h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 20m. The distance from Lyon to Chicago is about 4360 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Lyon 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.

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