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$258+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Hungary

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BUD
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Hungary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Hungary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/86:20 amBUD - ORD
2 stops19h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$540
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 pmORD - BUD
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/86:20 amBUD - ORD
2 stops19h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$541
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/302:00 pmORD - BUD
2 stops15h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/86:20 amBUD - ORD
2 stops19h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/17$546
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:00 amORD - BUD
2 stops19h 40mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/810:25 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/17$552
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/238:15 pmORD - BUD
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/246:20 amBUD - ORD
1 stop16h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/18$556
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:10 amORD - BUD
2 stops19h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Mon 12/1510:25 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 11/17$557
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:45 pmORD - BUD
2 stops24h 00mSWISS
Wed 1/72:55 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops30h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/17$564
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop16h 20mLufthansa
Wed 1/71:20 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops31h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$567
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 pmORD - BUD
1 stop20h 10mLufthansa
Wed 1/71:20 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops31h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$568
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:50 pmORD - BUD
1 stop11h 25mLufthansa
Mon 12/85:00 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop32h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 11/17$569
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 11/181:47 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops14h 53mDelta
Fri 12/51:55 pmBUD - MDW
2 stops16h 52mDelta
Deal found 11/17$766
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/301:15 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops15h 25mDelta
Sun 12/76:30 amBUD - MDW
2 stops18h 48mDelta
Deal found 11/15$856

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Hungary

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Hungary flight deals. Data was last updated November 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$530
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$258
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$727
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Hungary 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 November 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Hungary that are best for you.

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ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/29

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/8

6:20 am-6:37 pm

2 stops19h 17m

$540

ChicagoBudapest

MDW - BUD

MDWBUD

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

6:30 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-5:37 pm

2 stops18h 07m

$546

ChicagoBudapest

MDW - BUD

MDWBUD

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/11

6:30 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops15h 40m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/27

6:30 am-5:29 pm

2 stops17h 59m

$546

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/24

6:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$551

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/30

6:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$551

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/26

10:05 am-3:20 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$551

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/27

6:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop15h 55m

$551

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 2/25

6:20 am-3:20 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$551

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/24

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$554

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

9:50 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/23

9:40 am-12:45 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$555

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Hungary

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hungary from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Hungary?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Hungary (average of $465). Flying from Chicago to Hungary in July is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 HU?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Hungary. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 18, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 26% on flights from Chicago to Hungary by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Hungary?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Hungary. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Hungary flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hungary

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hungary. 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 Hungary. Reviews last updated November 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LOT, SWISS, and United Airlines from Chicago to Hungary 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
1,136 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
LOT
7.5
Good
1,136 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,136 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,788 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,136 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,019 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,136 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,576 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,136 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,532 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,136 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Hungary in 13h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Lufthansa to get the fastest option. Chicago and Hungary are separated by a distance of 4904 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $288 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Serbia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Scandinavian Airlines and KLM, with prices starting from $326 and $529, respectively.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Chicago to Hungary are Chicago O'Hare Intl - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl, Chicago Midway - Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl and Chicago O'Hare Intl - Debrecen.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Hungary (average of $465). Flying from Chicago to Hungary in July is currently the most expensive (average of $634). 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 Hungary

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Hungary. 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 November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$461Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$498Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$546Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$558Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$561Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
FinnairCheapest$565Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$575Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$577Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$587Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
British AirwaysCheapest$587Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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