Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
Budapest – Chicago
Outbound – Dec 10, 2026
1 stop
17h 10m WAW
Return – Dec 25, 2026
1 stop
12h 30m WAW
$639
3 days ago
Budapest – Chicago
Outbound – Dec 10, 2026
1 stop
17h 10m WAW
Return – Dec 25, 2026
1 stop
12h 30m WAW
$621
2 days ago
Budapest – Chicago
Outbound – Dec 10, 2026
1 stop
14h 0m WAW
Return – Dec 25, 2026
1 stop
12h 30m WAW
$652
yesterday
Budapest – Chicago
Outbound – Nov 23, 2026
1 stop
12h 40m FRA
Return – Dec 10, 2026
1 stop
12h 15m FRA
$715
2 days ago
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$360
Average price of a round trip
$640
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
18h8
A flight from Budapest to Chicago takes on average 18h8.
Best time
October
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Chicago is October.
Tips for finding a cheap flight from Budapest to Chicago
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Chicago (USA) from Budapest (Hungary) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is June, with an average flight ticket price of $579 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, November and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 53 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Scandinavian Airlines. A ticket from the airline Scandinavian Airlines to Chicago costs on average $388.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
info departure city :
Budapest, Hungary
airport :
Budapest-Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
local time :
Budapest is a city in the country Hungary, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Budapest, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 11°C and a maximum of 17°C.
The city of Budapest (BUD) has 1 airport(s): Budapest-Ferenc Liszt
destination info :
Chicago, USA
airports :
Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field Airport (CGX)
Chicago FSS (CHI)
Chicago-Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
local time :
Chicago is in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Chicago, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 12°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 17°C.
The city of Chicago (CHI) has 4 airport(s): Chicago-Merrill C. Meigs Field, Chicago FSS, Chicago-Midway and Chicago-O'Hare
Useful info about Chicago
What is the least touristic period to go to Chicago?
If you want to visit Chicago during the least touristic period, choose the month of October.
What is the most popular time to travel to Chicago?
In Chicago, the most popular month is October. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight from Budapest to Chicago?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 53 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 5% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Budapest to Chicago is Thursday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Budapest and Chicago?
When you leave, you can leave from Budapest-Ferenc Liszt, and you will arrive at Chicago-O'Hare.
How to reach Budapest airport from the city centre?
This information is not available at this time.
Are there other means of transportation to go from Budapest to Chicago?
Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between Budapest and Chicago?
In summer, the average temperature is 22°C in Chicago and 23°C in Budapest. The average rainfall in summer is 145 mm in Chicago and 57 mm in Budapest. In summer, it is warmer in Budapest and it rains less in Budapest. In winter, it is colder in Budapest and it rains more in Chicago.
