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$253+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BUD
Jan 1 — Jan 81
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Hungary

Cheapest flights from Illinois to Hungary
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Hungary. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 2, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 pmORD - BUD
2 stops45h 35mSWISS
Mon 1/262:55 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops28h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/30$539
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 pmORD - BUD
2 stops45h 35mSWISS
Wed 1/212:55 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops30h 15mSWISS
Deal found 11/30$542
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/85:50 pmORD - BUD
2 stops18h 20mSWISS
Sun 1/118:00 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops49h 10mSWISS
Deal found 12/1$543
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 pmORD - BUD
2 stops45h 35mSWISS
Sun 1/258:00 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Deal found 11/30$552
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/63:45 pmORD - BUD
2 stops13h 50mLufthansa
Sun 12/142:20 pmBUD - ORD
1 stop12h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 11/29$553
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/84:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop22h 35mAustrian Airlines
Sat 1/1011:00 amBUD - ORD
2 stops56h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/1$555
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/84:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop11h 05mAustrian Airlines
Fri 1/95:50 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops48h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/1$564
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sun 12/77:20 pmORD - BUD
1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Sun 1/1110:25 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 30mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 12/1$565
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/85:50 pmORD - BUD
2 stops21h 55mSWISS
Sat 1/102:55 pmBUD - ORD
2 stops53h 50mSWISS
Deal found 12/1$566
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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.
Sun 12/149:05 pmORD - BUD
2 stops42h 40mSWISS
Tue 1/136:15 amBUD - ORD
1 stop13h 30mSWISS
Deal found 12/1$568
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:10 pmORD - BUD
2 stops45h 35mSWISS
Sat 1/249:40 amBUD - ORD
2 stops33h 30mSWISS
Deal found 11/30$571
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Mon 12/296:08 pmMDW - BUD
2 stops20h 32mDelta
Fri 1/236:20 amBUD - MDW
2 stops18h 09mDelta
Deal found 11/30$752

Find flight deals from Illinois to Hungary

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Hungary flight deals. Data was last updated December 2, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$495
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$253
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$755
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl flight deals.
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From Illinois to Hungary
One-way flight from Illinois to Hungary
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($148 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 December 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Hungary that are best for you.

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St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 1/16

3:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop12h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 1/23

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops17h 39m

$495

ChicagoDebrecen

ORD - DEB

ORDDEB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

7:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Debrecen

Sun 3/22

9:20 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$521

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 4/15

11:14 am-5:00 pm

2 stops22h 46m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/22

7:45 am-11:24 pm

2 stops22h 39m

$524

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/6

2:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops20h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/13

5:40 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops36h 44m

$524

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/13

11:25 am-12:40 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 4/24

5:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$525

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 5/12

10:00 pm-1:00 am

1 stop20h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 5/18

5:40 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$533

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/13

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/23

11:25 am-11:01 pm

2 stops18h 36m

$534

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-11:45 am

2 stops19h 45m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/22

6:00 am-8:31 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$534

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 4/13

4:00 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Wed 4/22

11:25 am-11:01 pm

2 stops18h 36m

$534

St. LouisBudapest

STL - BUD

STLBUD

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 4/14

10:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 4/24

5:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$537

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Best time to book a flight from Illinois to Hungary

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Illinois to Hungary

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois to Hungary?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Hungary (average of $451). Flying from Illinois 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 IL to HU?

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois 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 December 2, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Hungary in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Illinois 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $495, Lufthansa can have you in Hungary from Illinois in 12h 45m. There are 5076 mi between Illinois and Hungary. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $284 on Air Serbia. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Scandinavian Airlines from $357 and Turkish Airlines from $368 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Hungary (average of $451). Flying from Illinois 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 Illinois to Hungary

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 December 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$459Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$498Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$546Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$553Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$556Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$571Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
FinnairCheapest$572Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$575Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$577Average$776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$587Average$848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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