Illinois

$339+ Cheap flights from Budapest (BUD) to Illinois

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BUD — ORD
Feb 15 — Feb 221
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Cheap flight deals from Budapest to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Budapest to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 16, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$483
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$339
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$620
Provider with most accurate pricing for Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl-Chicago (CHI) flight deals.
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From Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Illinois
One-way flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from Budapest to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Budapest to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/59:45 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop17h 15m
LOT
Thu 2/199:55 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop14h 45m
LOT
Deal found 1/15$483
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 2/512:55 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop14h 05m
LOT
Wed 2/189:55 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop12h 15m
LOT
Deal found 1/14$485
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:35 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop18h 25m
LOT
Sun 3/810:55 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops14h 45m
LOT
Deal found 1/15$495
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/52:25 pm
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops25h 48m
Air Canada
Thu 2/1912:50 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops17h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/15$512
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/212:05 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
Finnair
Wed 4/156:00 pm
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops16h 40m
Finnair
Deal found 1/14$514
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2611:35 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/205:00 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$515
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 4/211:35 am
BUD
-
ORD
2 stops32h 25m
Air Canada
Wed 4/157:55 am
ORD
-
BUD
2 stops20h 00m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/14$518
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2610:25 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop13h 20m
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 4/207:15 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop16h 55m
Scandinavian Airlines
Deal found 1/16$519
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/247:40 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop14h 45m
American Airlines
Wed 4/2210:35 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop18h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/16$521
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/57:15 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop15h 10m
American Airlines
Thu 2/196:30 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop21h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/14$522
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 2/232:20 pm
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop12h 45m
United Airlines
Mon 4/207:05 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop12h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/16$524
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/56:20 am
BUD
-
ORD
1 stop14h 05m
United Airlines
Thu 2/196:50 pm
ORD
-
BUD
1 stop12h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$525

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Budapest to Illinois 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 January 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Budapest to Illinois that are best for you.

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BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 4/2

12:05 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

6:00 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops16h 40m

$514

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/26

11:35 am-8:30 am

2 stops27h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

4:16 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops18h 24m

$521

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 2/24

7:40 am-5:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

8:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop21h 30m

$521

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 3/1

6:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

10:35 pm-10:55 am

1 stop29h 20m

$521

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/27

6:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

10:35 pm-1:05 am

1 stop19h 30m

$521

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/26

7:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

8:35 pm-10:50 am

1 stop31h 15m

$521

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 2/5

7:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

6:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$522

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Fri 2/13

6:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

6:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$522

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/23

2:20 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

7:05 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$524

BudapestChicago

BUD - ORD

BUDORD

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 2/23

2:20 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

2:20 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$524

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Illinois (average of $484). Flying from Budapest to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $768). 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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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated January 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Finnair, LOT, and United Airlines from Budapest to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

FRA - DFW

I was lucky I had a seet without no one next to me My vegetarian meal was excellent. The service very good. Although there was a lot of turbulences during the flight, the landing was very soft and took away all our apprehension.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Budapest to Illinois?

    Most people fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) if they book a flight from Budapest to Illinois. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is conveniently located just 10.3 mi from Budapest’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Budapest to Illinois?

    Airlines like Finnair, American Airlines, and Lufthansa fly from Budapest to Illinois in about 12h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 4824 mi. 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 Budapest to Illinois one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air Serbia. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $375. Users have also found prices from $381 and $395 on Finnair and American Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Budapest to Illinois?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Budapest to Illinois (average of $484). Flying from Budapest to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of $768). 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 6 airlines flying from Budapest to Illinois

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Budapest to Illinois. 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 January 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$487Average$665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$505Average$671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$518Average$654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
KLMCheapest$528Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FinnairCheapest$529Average$645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
LufthansaCheapest$605Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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