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$325 Find cheap flights from Istanbul to Chicago

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Cheap flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Istanbul to Chicago currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago

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Recent one-way flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago

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The cheapest plane tickets to Chicago found on KAYAK recently.
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4:10 pm - 10:45 amSAW-ORD
26h 35m1 stop
6:00 pm - 3:05 pmORD-SAW
13h 05m1 stop
$583British Airways
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Wed, Jul 10 - Fri, Sep 27
4:30 pm - 10:45 amSAW-ORD
26h 15m1 stop
6:00 pm - 3:35 pmORD-SAW
13h 35m1 stop
$584British Airways
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Tue, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 30
5:00 pm - 2:20 pmIST-ORD
29h 20m1 stop
4:20 pm - 4:05 pmORD-IST
15h 45m1 stop
$588KLM
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Thu, Jun 20 - Sun, Aug 18
8:50 am - 6:40 pmSAW-ORD
17h 50m2 stops
4:45 pm - 5:10 pmORD-SAW
16h 25m1 stop
$636KLM
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Tue, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 30
2:00 pm - 7:55 pmIST-ORD
13h 55m1 stop
4:00 pm - 9:20 pmORD-IST
21h 20m1 stop
$652United Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 11
5:00 pm - 2:15 pmIST-ORD
29h 15m1 stop
8:55 am - 4:30 pmORD-IST
23h 35m2 stops
$656Delta
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Wed, Jun 26 - Fri, Aug 30
1:40 am - 2:40 pmIST-ORD
21h 00m2 stops
6:35 pm - 9:20 pmORD-IST
18h 45m1 stop
Wed, Jul 17 - Fri, Oct 18
7:30 am - 8:11 pmIST-ORD
20h 41m2 stops
6:35 pm - 9:20 pmORD-IST
18h 45m1 stop
Thu, Jul 18 - Fri, Oct 18
5:00 pm - 4:48 pmIST-ORD
31h 48m2 stops
8:55 am - 4:05 pmORD-IST
23h 10m2 stops
$706Delta
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Tue, Jun 18 - Mon, Aug 12
6:10 am - 7:55 pmIST-ORD
21h 45m1 stop
4:00 pm - 9:20 pmORD-IST
21h 20m1 stop
$891United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 19
1:40 am - 9:52 pmIST-ORD
28h 12m2 stops
Wed, Jun 12
8:35 am - 7:06 pmSAW-ORD
42h 31m3 stops
Thu, Jun 13
4:30 am - 8:50 pmIST-ORD
24h 20m1 stop
$465Air Serbia
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Sat, Oct 12
1:45 pm - 4:10 pmIST-ORD
34h 25m1 stop
$502Royal Jordanian
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Sun, May 26
1:45 pm - 4:10 pmIST-ORD
34h 25m1 stop
$515Royal Jordanian
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Fri, Oct 4
4:30 am - 4:50 pmIST-ORD
20h 20m1 stop
$561Air Serbia
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Mon, Sep 9
9:30 pm - 3:10 pmIST-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
$581LOT
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Thu, Sep 12
5:35 pm - 3:10 pmIST-ORD
29h 35m2 stops
$585LOT
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Thu, Jun 6
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
$589Turkish Airlines
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Thu, May 23
2:20 pm - 5:45 pmIST-ORD
11h 25mnonstop
$604Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6
8:25 am - 3:50 pmIST-ORD
15h 25m1 stop
10:25 pm - 12:30 amORD-IST
18h 05m1 stop
$659British Airways
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Tue, May 21 - Sun, Jun 16
6:45 am - 3:00 pmIST-ORD
16h 15m1 stop
4:25 pm - 4:55 pmORD-IST
16h 30m1 stop
$687KLM
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Fri, May 17 - Sat, Oct 26
8:25 am - 3:50 pmIST-ORD
15h 25m1 stop
7:10 pm - 4:40 pmORD-IST
13h 30m1 stop
$692British Airways
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Tue, May 21 - Thu, Jun 20
7:50 am - 8:16 pmIST-ORD
20h 26m2 stops
6:00 pm - 10:30 pmORD-IST
20h 30m2 stops
$746Air Canada
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, Jun 19
5:00 pm - 4:33 pmIST-ORD
31h 33m2 stops
7:09 am - 4:30 pmORD-IST
25h 21m2 stops
$790Delta
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Sat, May 18 - Sat, Jun 1
6:45 am - 3:00 pmIST-ORD
16h 15m1 stop
1:35 pm - 4:55 pmORD-IST
19h 20m2 stops
$794Delta
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Fri, May 17 - Sat, Oct 26
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$870Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Wed, Jun 19
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$874Turkish Airlines
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Tue, May 21 - Thu, Jun 20
7:50 am - 8:16 pmIST-ORD
20h 26m2 stops
5:00 pm - 5:15 pmORD-IST
16h 15m2 stops
$895Air Canada
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Tue, May 21 - Tue, Jun 18
7:05 am - 7:40 pmIST-ORD
20h 35m1 stop
5:10 pm - 8:40 pmORD-IST
19h 30m2 stops
$960LOT
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Fri, May 17 - Wed, May 22
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$699Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4 - Wed, Jul 31
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$760Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jun 2 - Thu, Jul 11
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
8:30 pm - 3:25 pmORD-IST
10h 55mnonstop
$761Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jun 7 - Fri, Jun 14
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$803Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Aug 13
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$828Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Thu, Aug 15
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$840Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Fri, Aug 30
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$844Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jun 19 - Wed, Aug 14
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$868Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Sat, Aug 10
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
11:25 am - 5:50 amORD-IST
10h 25mnonstop
$870Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24 - Wed, Aug 28
6:35 am - 9:40 amIST-ORD
11h 05mnonstop
8:30 pm - 3:25 pmORD-IST
10h 55mnonstop
$883Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Tue, Jul 2

Flights from Istanbul to Chicago - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport cost $585 and was between Istanbul Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $615.

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

The average price of all flights from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Chicago on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Istanbul to Chicago. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is December, where tickets cost $514 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of tickets is $953 and $920 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 3 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 89 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Istanbul to Chicago found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $583 on British Airways, followed by KLM ($588). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $465 on Air Serbia and from $502 on Royal Jordanian.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Istanbul and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport direct and that is Turkish Airlines. The best one-way deal found from Turkish Airlines for the route is $713.

How many flights are there between Istanbul and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 5 nonstop flights that take off from Istanbul and land in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 17m. The most common departure time is 2:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 5.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Istanbul and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Istanbul to Chicago take?

Flying between Chicago and Istanbul will take minimum 11h 05m and will require at least one stop.

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Cheapest flight

$325
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Chicago flights

  • What are the most popular layovers for flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

    Most airlines, including Finnair, American Airlines, and Delta, have one or more stops on the Istanbul to Chicago route. However, the layover city, duration, and number of stops vary from one airline to another. For this reason, check the flight route before booking to avoid long layover durations if you need a quick trip. Common layover cities include Zurich, Munich, Milan, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Paris, London, and Amsterdam.

  • Can I upgrade to first class on flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

    There are allowances to upgrade to first class if your airline has seats available. Mostly, your airline emails you about available seats and the amenities to expect on your journey. The upgrading cost varies from one airline to another, depending on your class fare. Therefore, check the price before upgrading to avoid affecting your travel budget. However, upgrading is cheaper than originally booking a first class ticket. Also, you need to upgrade at least 24 hours before departure to avoid last-minute stress.

  • How can I travel to downtown Chicago from O’Hare International Airport (ORD)?

    One way to travel from ORD airport to downtown Chicago is to take the L Train from Terminals 1, 2, or 3. These trains operate 24/7 and get you to the city in about 60 to 90 minutes depending on your destination. You can also take van shuttles that depart every 10 to 15 minutes, which get you downtown in about 60 minutes.

  • Which airline on the Istanbul to Chicago route has the most favorable carry-on policy?

    Most airlines, including KLM, Qatar Airways, and Lufthansa, have different carry-on requirements. However, Delta has the most favorable carry-on policy on this route. This airline requires you to carry luggage that fits beneath your seat or in the upper cabin to ensure all passengers have a comfortable journey.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $325 for a one-way ticket and $583 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Istanbul to Chicago.

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

    Istanbul is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Chicago. You will leave Istanbul from one of these airports: Istanbul or Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen. You will be arriving at Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

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

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

    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 Istanbul to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Chicago

  • If traveling on a tight budget, you can book cheap flights from Istanbul to Chicago. Most low-cost airlines, including Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Delta, and Turkish Airlines, charge competitive rates on this route.
  • Istanbul International Airport (IST) is a hub for Turkish Airlines. The airport serves many Asian, African, North American, and European destinations. At the same time, O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines, serving millions of passengers each year.
  • Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW) is an alternative departure airport when flying from Istanbul to Chicago. Though both airports are far from downtown Istanbul, the advantage of flying from this airport is that it's smaller, so you can expect shorter queues.
  • You can book Turkish Airlines if you need a sustainable journey from Istanbul to Chicago. This airline has partnered with Neste to use sustainable aviation fuels to reduce their carbon footprint. In addition, the company is focused on waste management to reduce waste disposed of in the landfill.
  • The most convenient way to travel from downtown Istanbul to IST airport is to take a shuttle or a taxi to get there in approximately 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can rent a car to drive to the airport at your own pace.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Istanbul to Chicago?

Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul to O'Hare Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Istanbul to Chicago O'Hare Intl

Monday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Istanbul

Monday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Tuesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Wednesday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Thursday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Friday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Saturday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

Sunday

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, Pakistan International Airlines, +3 more

IndiGo, MIAT Mongolian, +4 more

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/12Wed
2 stops
28h 12mIST-ORD
$325
6/13Thu
3 stops
42h 31mSAW-ORD
$329
10/12Sat
1 stopAir Serbia
24h 20mIST-ORD
$465
5/26Sun
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
34h 25mIST-ORD
$502
10/4Fri
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
34h 25mIST-ORD
$515
9/9Mon
1 stopAir Serbia
20h 20mIST-ORD
$561
9/12Thu
1 stopLOT
25h 40mIST-ORD
$581
6/6Thu
2 stopsLOT
29h 35mIST-ORD
$585
5/23Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-ORD
$589
6/6Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
11h 25mIST-ORD
$604

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Last minute flights from Istanbul to Chicago

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 Istanbul to Chicago that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/21Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 25mIST-ORD
6/16Sun
multi-stopBritish Airways
18h 05mORD-IST
$659
5/17Fri
multi-stopKLM
16h 15mIST-ORD
10/26Sat
multi-stopKLM
16h 30mORD-IST
$687
5/21Tue
multi-stopBritish Airways
15h 25mIST-ORD
6/20Thu
multi-stopBritish Airways
13h 30mORD-IST
$692
5/21Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 26mIST-ORD
6/19Wed
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 30mORD-IST
$746
5/18Sat
multi-stopDelta
31h 33mIST-ORD
6/1Sat
multi-stopDelta
25h 21mORD-IST
$790
5/17Fri
multi-stopDelta
16h 15mIST-ORD
10/26Sat
multi-stopDelta
19h 20mORD-IST
$794
5/21Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-ORD
6/19Wed
nonstopTurkish Airlines
10h 25mORD-IST
$870
5/21Tue
nonstopTurkish Airlines
11h 05mIST-ORD
6/20Thu
nonstopTurkish Airlines
10h 25mORD-IST
$874
5/21Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
20h 26mIST-ORD
6/18Tue
multi-stopAir Canada
16h 15mORD-IST
$895
5/17Fri
multi-stopLOT
20h 35mIST-ORD
5/22Wed
multi-stopLOT
19h 30mORD-IST
$960

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Flights to Chicago

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Chicago (ORD)United States

Return flight deals:

Chicago - Istanbul

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