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Flights from Chicago to Budapest

What to know about flights from Chicago to Budapest?

The approximate distance between Chicago and Budapest is 7,761.63 km. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July.

Cheapest one-way
US$382
Air Serbia Air Serbia CHI-BUD 14h 20m · 1 stop Wed, Nov 25
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Cheapest round-trip
US$496
Scandinavian Airlines Scandinavian Airlines CHI-BUD 32h 25m · 2 stops Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 1
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Air Serbia Air Serbia Cheapest · From US$382 United Airlines United Airlines Most booked
When to fly
October
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Route details
7,761.63 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Budapest over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$382 and round-trip from US$496. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • ORD 19:15
        32h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD 09:40
        Chicago - Budapest | Tue, Oct 27 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 19:50
        27h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 17:45
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Nov 1 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$496 US$992
        50% off
        50% off
        US$992 US$496
      • ORD 19:15
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        BUD 09:45
        Chicago - Budapest | Thu, Oct 22 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 19:50
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:10
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Oct 25 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$503 US$992
        49% off
        49% off
        US$992 US$503
      • ORD 19:15
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 19:10
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Oct 21 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 19:50
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:10
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Oct 25 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$503 US$992
        49% off
        49% off
        US$992 US$503
      • ORD 19:15
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 19:10
        Chicago - Budapest | Thu, Oct 15 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 19:50
        27h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:10
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$503
        49% off
        US$992 US$503
      • ORD 19:15
        31h 30m
        1 stop
        BUD 09:45
        Chicago - Budapest | Mon, Oct 26 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 10:25
        13h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 17:45
        Budapest - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$628
        37% off
        US$992 US$628
      • ORD 19:15
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 19:10
        Chicago - Budapest | Tue, Oct 20 | Scandinavian Airlines
        BUD 10:25
        12h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 16:10
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Oct 25 | Scandinavian Airlines
        US$673
        32% off
        US$992 US$673
      • ORD 11:25
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        BUD 08:05
        Chicago - Budapest | Tue, Oct 20 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 14:10
        26h 30m
        1 stop
        ORD 09:40
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
        US$677
        32% off
        US$992 US$677
      • ORD 11:25
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        BUD 13:15
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Oct 21 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 14:10
        26h 30m
        1 stop
        ORD 09:40
        Budapest - Chicago | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
        US$677
        32% off
        US$992 US$677
      • ORD 11:25
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        BUD 13:15
        Chicago - Budapest | Mon, Oct 26 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 09:10
        16h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 19:20
        Budapest - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
        US$707
        28% off
        US$992 US$707
      • ORD 21:15
        15h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 19:10
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
        BUD 20:05
        20h 55m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:00
        Budapest - Chicago | Mon, Nov 2 | Turkish Airlines
        US$724
        27% off
        US$992 US$724
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD 14:00
        Chicago - Budapest | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        BUD 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 16:00
        Budapest - Chicago | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 17:20
        14h 20m
        1 stop
        BUD 14:40
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Nov 25 | Air Serbia
        US$382 US$616
        38% off
        38% off
        US$616 US$382
      • ORD 16:40
        15h
        1 stop
        BUD 14:40
        Chicago - Budapest | Sun, Oct 25 | Air Serbia
        US$400 US$616
        35% off
        35% off
        US$616 US$400
      • ORD 23:20
        33h 20m
        1 stop
        BUD 14:40
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Oct 28 | Air Serbia
        US$411 US$616
        33% off
        33% off
        US$616 US$411
      • ORD 16:40
        15h
        1 stop
        BUD 14:40
        Chicago - Budapest | Sun, Oct 11 | Air Serbia
        US$419
        32% off
        US$616 US$419
      • ORD 19:15
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD 17:40
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Oct 9 | American Airlines
        US$419
        32% off
        US$616 US$419
      • ORD 16:05
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        BUD 10:55
        Chicago - Budapest | Thu, Oct 15 | Lufthansa
        US$426
        31% off
        US$616 US$426
      • ORD 21:30
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        BUD 17:40
        Chicago - Budapest | Sun, Oct 25 | Finnair
        US$431
        30% off
        US$616 US$431
      • ORD 23:20
        12h 55m
        1 stop
        BUD 18:15
        Chicago - Budapest | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetblue Airways
        US$432
        30% off
        US$616 US$432
      • ORD 21:30
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        BUD 17:40
        Chicago - Budapest | Sat, Oct 24 | Finnair
        US$444
        28% off
        US$616 US$444
      • ORD 21:30
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        BUD 17:40
        Chicago - Budapest | Fri, Oct 16 | Finnair
        US$449
        27% off
        US$616 US$449
      • CHI 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BUD 14:00
        Chicago - Budapest | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Budapest flights?

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Budapest, including United Airlines, Air Serbia has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Budapest according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Budapest (CHI-BUD)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air Serbia offers one-way fares as low as US$382 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to BUD on Wed, Nov 25), while Scandinavian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$496 departing on Tue, Oct 27 and returning on Sun, Nov 1.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Budapest is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Budapest, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Nov 25, with one-way flights priced at just US$382.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air Serbia.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Budapest travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Budapest is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Budapest on October 10, 2026 with Scandinavian Airlines, with prices starting at US$634.
  • The time difference between Budapest and Chicago is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Budapest is US$589. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Chicago and Budapest, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Chicago to Budapest

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Chicago to Budapest?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Chicago to Budapest on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Aer Lingus provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Chicago to Budapest, with fares starting at US$433.

US$211
US$433
US$655
US$877
US$1,099
Aer Lingus
US$433
Aer Lingus
United Airlines
US$492
United Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
US$758
LOT Polish Airlines
Finnair
US$1,099
Finnair

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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.