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$417+ Cheap flights from Romania 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 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OTP — CHI
Jun 27 — Jul 41
Sat 6/27
Sat 7/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Romania to Chicago

Cheapest flights from Romania to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Romania to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Tue 9/295:35 am
OTP
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ORD
1 stop17h 35m
LOT
Tue 10/209:50 pm
ORD
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OTP
1 stop17h 25m
LOT
Deal found 5/26$740
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/292:35 pm
OTP
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ORD
1 stop13h 25m
LOT
Thu 11/59:55 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop11h 45m
LOT
Deal found 5/25$753
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Sat 9/55:35 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop22h 15m
LOT
Sat 10/179:50 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop20h 00m
LOT
Deal found 5/27$759
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/158:20 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop19h 30m
LOT
Thu 10/2910:55 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop17h 20m
LOT
Deal found 5/28$770
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 9/246:30 pm
OTP
-
ORD
2 stops28h 40m
LOT
Mon 10/125:10 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop16h 35m
LOT
Deal found 5/26$777
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/24. 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.
Tue 9/2912:45 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop31h 50m
Lufthansa
Tue 10/209:40 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop19h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/24$778
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 8/216:05 am
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop21h 50m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/129:40 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop19h 30m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/27$782
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/292:35 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop32h 35m
LOT
Tue 9/229:50 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop32h 10m
LOT
Deal found 5/28$788
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/25. 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.
Tue 9/294:10 pm
OTP
-
ORD
1 stop28h 25m
SWISS
Tue 10/207:05 pm
ORD
-
OTP
1 stop22h 05m
SWISS
Deal found 5/25$793
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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.
Thu 11/126:00 pm
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop34h 00m
LOT
Mon 11/169:55 pm
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop31h 20m
LOT
Deal found 5/26$798
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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.
Sun 9/66:00 am
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop14h 35m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/269:40 pm
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop11h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/27$801
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 7/166:10 pm
CLJ
-
ORD
1 stop33h 40m
LOT
Mon 8/249:50 pm
ORD
-
CLJ
1 stop31h 30m
LOT
Deal found 5/26$806

Find flight deals from Romania to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Romania to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated May 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$739
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$417
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$832

Good round-trip deal

$862 or less

Good one-way deal

$444 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Romania 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Romania to Chicago that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 9/29

4:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

2:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$793

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 10/15

2:00 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops17h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/29

11:10 am-2:10 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$806

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 9/29

6:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

1:35 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$806

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/30

7:05 am-5:13 pm

2 stops18h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/21

10:40 am-12:45 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$806

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/30

2:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

4:50 pm-12:55 am

1 stop24h 05m

$806

BucharestChicago

OTP - ORD

OTPORD

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 9/29

7:05 am-4:48 pm

2 stops17h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

10:40 am-12:45 pm

2 stops18h 05m

$806

BucharestChicago

OTP - MDW

OTPMDW

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 9/24

6:00 am-4:11 pm

2 stops18h 11m

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/12

12:30 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$815

BucharestChicago

OTP - MDW

OTPMDW

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-4:11 pm

2 stops18h 11m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/14

6:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$818

BucharestChicago

OTP - MDW

OTPMDW

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 9/28

6:00 am-6:11 pm

2 stops20h 11m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/14

6:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$818

BucharestChicago

OTP - MDW

OTPMDW

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-6:11 pm

2 stops20h 11m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/21

6:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops14h 35m

$818

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Deals found on 5/27

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Best time to book a flight from Romania to Chicago

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Romania to Chicago?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Romania to Chicago (average of $118). Flying from Romania to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from Romania to Chicago?

The best time to book flights from Romania to Chicago is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LOT,SWISS, andTurkish Airlines from Romania to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,196 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

NQZ - WAW

Everything is ok , but I paid for seats that was given to someone . And when she was given tickets during registration, the customer service representative didn’t even see anything that the seats were exactly 16 D for both flight . But he gave tickets with totally different seats. How can they don’t see it on the site when he is registering someone . I don’t know what to say .
LOT
7.5
Good
1,196 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,196 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

NQZ - WAW

Everything is ok , but I paid for seats that was given to someone . And when she was given tickets during registration, the customer service representative didn’t even see anything that the seats were exactly 16 D for both flight . But he gave tickets with totally different seats. How can they don’t see it on the site when he is registering someone . I don’t know what to say .
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,964 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,196 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

NQZ - WAW

Everything is ok , but I paid for seats that was given to someone . And when she was given tickets during registration, the customer service representative didn’t even see anything that the seats were exactly 16 D for both flight . But he gave tickets with totally different seats. How can they don’t see it on the site when he is registering someone . I don’t know what to say .
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,399 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,196 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

NQZ - WAW

Everything is ok , but I paid for seats that was given to someone . And when she was given tickets during registration, the customer service representative didn’t even see anything that the seats were exactly 16 D for both flight . But he gave tickets with totally different seats. How can they don’t see it on the site when he is registering someone . I don’t know what to say .
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,761 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,196 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

NQZ - WAW

Everything is ok , but I paid for seats that was given to someone . And when she was given tickets during registration, the customer service representative didn’t even see anything that the seats were exactly 16 D for both flight . But he gave tickets with totally different seats. How can they don’t see it on the site when he is registering someone . I don’t know what to say .
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,032 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,196 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

NQZ - WAW

Everything is ok , but I paid for seats that was given to someone . And when she was given tickets during registration, the customer service representative didn’t even see anything that the seats were exactly 16 D for both flight . But he gave tickets with totally different seats. How can they don’t see it on the site when he is registering someone . I don’t know what to say .

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Romania to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Romania to Chicago?

    SWISS, Delta, and KLM can get you from Romania to Chicago in just under 15h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5198 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is HiSky, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $244. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Serbia and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Romania to Chicago for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Romania to Chicago?

    When deciding which route to take from Romania to Chicago consider Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Chicago Midway or Cluj Napoca - Chicago O'Hare Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Romania to Chicago?

    The cheapest flight price from Romania to Chicago is $418. On average you can expect to pay $681. The most popular route, (Bucharest Otopeni Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl), can usually be booked for $605.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Romania 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 Romania to Chicago?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Romania to Chicago (average of $118). Flying from Romania to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $594). 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 Romania to Chicago

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Romania 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 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
HiSkyCheapest$426Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$602Average$643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$603Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$608Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$609Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LOTCheapest$620Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$657Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$660Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$696Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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