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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Budapest that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:45 pm - 11:15 pmORD-BUD
18h 30m1 stop
12:25 pm - 6:45 pmBUD-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$536American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 13
10:45 pm - 11:15 pmORD-BUD
18h 30m1 stop
7:35 am - 7:30 pmBUD-ORD
18h 55m2 stops
$542American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 13
8:05 pm - 2:05 pmORD-BUD
12h 00m1 stop
9:40 am - 4:10 pmBUD-ORD
13h 30m1 stop
$584SWISS
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Thu, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 14
10:25 pm - 12:15 amORD-BUD
18h 50m1 stop
6:25 pm - 1:05 pmBUD-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
$585British Airways
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Wed, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 18
6:00 pm - 12:55 pmORD-BUD
11h 55m1 stop
7:25 am - 1:45 pmBUD-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$586British Airways
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Sun, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 16
2:20 pm - 8:55 amORD-BUD
11h 35m1 stop
8:00 pm - 12:10 pmBUD-ORD
23h 10m1 stop
$604SWISS
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Tue, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 28
8:50 am - 4:45 pmORD-BUD
24h 55m2 stops
8:40 am - 2:53 pmBUD-ORD
37h 13m2 stops
$613United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 17
2:45 pm - 5:10 pmORD-BUD
19h 25m2 stops
1:25 pm - 12:15 pmBUD-ORD
29h 50m1 stop
$627United Airlines
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Mon, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 14
9:25 pm - 11:35 pmORD-BUD
19h 10m1 stop
8:40 am - 12:15 pmBUD-ORD
34h 35m1 stop
$666Lufthansa
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Thu, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 23
9:25 pm - 11:45 pmORD-BUD
19h 20m2 stops
6:50 pm - 12:15 pmBUD-ORD
24h 25m2 stops
$670Lufthansa
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Flights from Chicago to Budapest - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Budapest to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Budapest?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Budapest on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Thursdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Budapest is February, where tickets cost $590 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,149 and $1,102 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Budapest?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Budapest, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 27 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Budapest?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Turkish Airlines ($457) and Iberia ($508). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on American Airlines ($536) and Air Canada ($554).

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$275
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 26% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 44% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago Midway Airport to Budapest

When to book flights from Chicago to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Budapest

  • Which is the best airport to fly out of when traveling with children?

    Consider booking your flight out of O’Hare International Airport when traveling with children. Just past security in Terminal 2, O'Hare International Airport has a family lounge with a separate play space for kids. The play area has brightly colored seats, device charging outlets, and stroller parking. Every terminal at the airport also has mother's rooms where moms may discreetly nurse their babies. Additionally, moms can pump breast milk in lactation pods, which are available at Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

  • What documents are required when traveling from Chicago to Budapest?

    When traveling from Chicago to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, you will be required to present your passport that has been valid for 6 months, with a remaining 3 month validity period from the departure date in the Schengen area. Traveling to Budapest does not require you to have a visa for stays of under 90 days for tourists.

  • How do I get from downtown Chicago to O’Hare International Airport?

    The public transit network in Chicago makes it simple to get to O'Hare International Airport. The most economical option is to use the rail and bus systems operated by the Chicago Transit Authority. Due to its planned arrival and departure of trains, the Blue line is the most effective and economical option. Outside the station, vending machines allow you to buy train tickets with a credit card or cash.

  • Can I use public transportation to get from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Budapest?

    Budapest city center is situated just under 10 miles northwest of Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. You can use the airport shuttle that will transport you to Nepliget Coach Station where you can use the minibus service to get you to the city center. Alternatively, you can get to Budapest via either the 100E or 200E bus lines that serve the airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Budapest was $275 for a one-way ticket and $536 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Budapest?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Budapest?

    Chicago has 2 major airports: Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl. Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl is the only airport in Budapest. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Budapest?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Budapest?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Budapest, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Budapest from Chicago?

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Budapest.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Budapest, SWISS or Finnair?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Budapest are SWISS and Finnair. With an average price for the route of $1,065 and an overall rating of 7.8, SWISS is the most popular choice. Finnair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $849 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Budapest?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Budapest?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Budapest with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Budapest?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Budapest from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Budapest

  • Choose between the 2 major international airports serving the Chicago region when traveling to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Midway International Airport (MDW). However, O’Hare International Airport has a wider selection of international flights as it is the main airport in Chicago.
  • If you would wish to make use of accessibility services when leaving Chicago, book a flight out of Midway International Airport. The airport features a wide variety of accessibility services, such as wheelchair accessible restrooms and elevators with raised numerals and Braille. Additionally, the airport is less crowded than O’Hare International Airport making it easier to access assistance.
  • Whether you need to relax, work, or grab a quick bite, make sure to visit the lounge facilities upon arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. These lounges can be found inside security at Terminal 2, both in the Schengen and Non-Schengen areas.
  • If your flight from Chicago is scheduled for early morning, consider flying out of O’Hare International Airport where you can book an overnight stay at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel. The airport is conveniently located on the airport premises, and is located a walking distance away from Terminals 1, 2, and 3, and offers complimentary shuttle service to Terminal 5.
  • When flying out of either of Chicago’s main international airports, it is advised that you get to the airport at least 2h before your scheduled time of departure for international flights.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Budapest

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Budapest. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
SWISSOverall score based on 2015 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.9Boarding
8.4Crew
7.4Food
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Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024DEN - ORD
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Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

I was pleasantly surprised with the whole experience. Thank you

We were very impressed with Swiss Air. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we had a baby behind us that screamed for hours. , It was a nightmare, though I completely understand that it was not Swiss Airs fault.

We had to move to terminal 5 for the next part of our trip. Very un-organized and difficult.

Missed connecting train since flight was late into Zurich and I had to stay at airport hotel because of it as well as I had to repurchase train ticket

Cons: "Flight was completely full and certain passengers were belligerent about wearing face masks. The cabin crew did not enforce mask wearing, stating “we are not the police”"
Pros: "Nothing. There was no flight. The flight was cancelled and you did not notify us. We found it out ourselves by accident. We tried to contact you guys but we could not call or anything other. You guys suck"
Cons: "Notify your customers when the flight is cancelled. Thats the least you can do. Very unprofessional"

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

Great! The plane was decently sized and comfortable. The staff was nice and there was great in flight entertainment

Last minute gate change nearly caused us to miss our flight. Change was not announced or displayed in the main board at the old gate. Terrible communication. When we landed we had to wait 20 minutes because there was another plane at the assigned gate. Not the crew’s fault, but adding 20 minutes to a 45 minute flight sucked.

Nothing beats ANA customer service on my opinion. Maybe because of their Japanese culture (and food). Arigatō

delay several times and wait extra long to board. no entertainment service because there are problem for some rows. always encounter some delays for the last flight of the day.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

There is no recline on flight from DFW to FRA. Middle eastern airways provide better recline option for the same class. FRA to Bangalore has better recline option. I bid 100$ for premium economy, my request was declined. But staff handled it without issues.

The Lufthansa part was wonderful. The short connection flight was not.

German crew were very kind. Food was okay but can be better, especially bread was not good, Garbage collection was very poor.

Awful Terrible staff poor communication Flight delayed for an hour with no apology or explanation and no help re missing connecting flight. Resulted in a 7 hour layover at Munich waiting for another connecting flight. Only 15 euros refreshment voucher given. Will not fly Lufthansa again

Both flights were late for what appeared to be the airline’s not having the planes ready. Arrived over 6 hours late.

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

Seats were not the most comfortable and food options weren’t great but overall but everything else was excellent

Check-in very easy and smooth. Plane and crew were nice. Seat open next to me created more space. Food was fair but plentiful. Lots of movies and I was able to sleep some on the way to Munich. Very tight connection, about an hour. Fast through passport control and a bit of a walk to last G terminal gate but I made my connection to Palma. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it. It is now almost 24 hours since I anded and still NO luggage. I know it landed last night on another flight. Local delivery should be today to my hotel in Palma but nothing yet. I asked about the tight connection when I checked in and was assured they would get my luggage to the connecting flight. Very disappointing it missed my flight but more disappointing that it has taken so long to arrive. Failure on the airlines and service to get my luggage to date.

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

My baggage did not arrived with me. Took 3 days to get it after so may calls and follow up

Terrible! I missed my flight to my final destination and British airlines and American Airlines keep pointing fingers on each other’s. Nobody wants to take responsibility

Terrible. Flight was 3 hours delayed and I missed my other flight to my final destination

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Budapest found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/28Sat
2 stops
27h 57mMDW-BUD
$275
7/2Tue
2 stops
26h 19mORD-BUD
$303
7/9Tue
2 stops
32h 44mORD-BUD
$315
7/21Sun
1 stopLufthansa
12h 20mORD-BUD
$518
8/18Sun
2 stopsLufthansa
15h 28mORD-BUD
$521
7/22Mon
1 stopSWISS
11h 40mORD-BUD
$523
7/8Mon
1 stopSWISS
11h 35mORD-BUD
$526
7/3Wed
1 stopUnited Airlines
16h 10mORD-BUD
$833
8/21Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
12h 35mORD-BUD
$4,211
8/21Wed
2 stopsBritish Airways
18h 52mORD-BUD
$5,114

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Budapest

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Budapest that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/6Mon
multi-stopSWISS
11h 40mORD-BUD
5/21Tue
multi-stopSWISS
13h 25mBUD-ORD
$785
5/6Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
15h 15mORD-BUD
5/21Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
31h 21mBUD-ORD
$825
5/6Mon
multi-stopAir Canada
14h 55mORD-BUD
5/21Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
17h 36mBUD-ORD
$834
5/6Mon
multi-stopDelta
20h 50mMDW-BUD
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
33h 31mBUD-MDW
$895
5/7Tue
multi-stop
13h 35mORD-BUD
5/12Sun
multi-stop
24h 15mBUD-ORD
$961
5/8Wed
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
16h 05mORD-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stopTurkish Airlines
20h 10mBUD-ORD
$1,181
5/8Wed
multi-stopFinnair
26h 50mORD-BUD
5/13Mon
multi-stopFinnair
53h 40mBUD-ORD
$1,224
5/9Thu
multi-stopLOT
12h 10mORD-BUD
5/29Wed
multi-stopLOT
12h 25mBUD-ORD
$1,277
5/7Tue
multi-stopLOT
31h 30mORD-BUD
5/28Tue
multi-stopLOT
25h 45mBUD-ORD
$1,287
5/6Mon
multi-stopLufthansa
12h 20mORD-BUD
5/7Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
25h 05mBUD-ORD
$1,668

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