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$285+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Europe

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CHI — CPH
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Europe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Europe flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$589
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$285
(Icelandair)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,244

Good round-trip deal

$544 or less

Good one-way deal

$301 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Europe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Europe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:15 pmORD - BCN
2 stops31h 25mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 9/711:25 amBCN - ORD
2 stops35h 45mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/109:35 pmORD - BCN
Nonstop8h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1912:10 pmBCN - ORD
1 stop28h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$586
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 9/79:30 amORD - BCN
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Sat 9/206:20 amBCN - ORD
2 stops17h 14mDelta
Deal found 4/30$587
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/143:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop12h 50mITA Airways
Fri 9/196:20 amBCN - ORD
1 stop13h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 4/29$589
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 9/256:00 pmORD - BCN
1 stop13h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 10/16:00 amBCN - ORD
1 stop17h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/29$590
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1010:40 amORD - BCN
1 stop14h 10mAir Canada
Tue 8/1912:10 pmBCN - ORD
2 stops16h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 4/28$593
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:20 pmORD - DUB
2 stops34h 00mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/177:05 pmDUB - ORD
2 stops32h 57mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$595
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/199:24 pmORD - DUB
2 stops28h 21mAir Canada
Fri 8/19:50 amDUB - ORD
1 stop11h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$598
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 9/2711:45 pmORD - DUB
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/21:35 pmDUB - ORD
1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$599
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Tue 9/210:20 pmORD - DUB
Nonstop7h 20mIberia
Fri 10/31:45 pmDUB - ORD
Nonstop8h 00mIberia
Deal found 4/29$600
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:00 pmORD - DUB
1 stop10h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/281:45 pmDUB - ORD
Nonstop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$602
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/410:00 amORD - BCN
2 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/159:05 amBCN - ORD
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$602

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Europe 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Europe that are best for you.

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ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

7:15 pm-9:40 am

2 stops31h 25m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sun 9/7

11:25 am-4:10 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$585

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

9:35 pm-1:15 pm

Nonstop8h 40m

Barcelona-El Prat

Tue 8/19

12:10 pm-9:52 am

1 stop28h 42m

$586

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

9:30 am-9:20 am

1 stop16h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Sat 9/20

6:20 am-4:34 pm

2 stops17h 14m

$587

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

3:00 pm-10:50 am

1 stop12h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Fri 9/19

6:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop13h 50m

$589

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/25

6:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$590

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/10

2:07 pm-7:50 am

1 stop10h 43m

Barcelona-El Prat

Wed 8/20

12:10 pm-7:29 pm

2 stops14h 19m

$593

ChicagoDublin

ORD - DUB

ORDDUB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/20

5:40 pm-10:15 am

1 stop10h 35m

Dublin

Thu 7/31

1:45 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

$596

ChicagoDublin

ORD - DUB

ORDDUB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/19

9:24 pm-7:45 am

2 stops28h 21m

Dublin

Fri 8/1

9:50 am-3:04 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$598

ChicagoDublin

ORD - DUB

ORDDUB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

10:25 pm-11:40 am

Nonstop7h 15m

Dublin

Wed 8/6

10:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$602

ChicagoBarcelona

ORD - BCN

ORDBCN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

10:00 am-7:50 am

2 stops14h 50m

Barcelona-El Prat

Mon 9/15

9:05 am-12:30 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$602

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Europe

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 CHI to EU?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Europe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Europe, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Europe ranges from 0.4 - 3.9 inches per month. December is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Europe when rainfall is around 0.4 in.

Temperature in Europe by month

Plan your trip to Europe by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Europe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Europe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Europe. 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 Europe. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,069 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Icelandair, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $285. TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights start at $286 while deals on Aer Lingus start at $345 one-way.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Europe are Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Rome Fiumicino and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Paris Charles de Gaulle.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Europe?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Europe? While on average our users pay $1,066, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $215. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - London Heathrow), is priced around $395.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Europe (average of $523). Flying from Chicago to Europe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $903). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Europe

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Europe. 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 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$257Average$839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$264Average$614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$342Average$731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IcelandairCheapest$349Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
FinnairCheapest$456Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$460Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$465Average$813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$477Average$750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$477Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$477Average$751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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