Question 1

What is the cheapest flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago was $470 for a one-way ticket and $563 for a round-trip. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/Chicago-CHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

Do I need a passport to fly between Basel and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

A passport is required to fly from Basel to Chicago. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/Chicago-CHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Basel is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Basel from Basel EuroAirport Swiss and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/Chicago-CHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Basel to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 Basel to Chicago. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/Chicago-CHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Basel is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/Chicago-CHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 Basel with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/Chicago-CHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 Basel up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Basel-EuroAirport-Swiss-BSL/Chicago-CHI'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Basel to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Flights via London (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $616.

Question 10

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Basel to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Basel to Chicago picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 11

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Basel to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Frankfurt am Main (FRA) often has the shortest layovers from Basel to Chicago, with an average of 2h 20m.

Question 12

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Basel to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 11h 55m.

Question 13

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Basel to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Basel to Chicago were found on American Airlines ($563) and British Airways ($568).

Question 14

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Basel to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Basel to Chicago were found on American Airlines ($563) and British Airways ($568).

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Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Basel to Chicago?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Basel to Chicago were found on American Airlines ($563) and British Airways ($568).

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Basel to Chicago?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) is the top choice – 50% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Basel to Chicago picked an itinerary connecting there.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Basel to Chicago?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $616.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Basel to Chicago?

Consider flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 11h 55m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Basel to Chicago?

If you prefer a quick connection, Frankfurt am Main (FRA) often has the shortest layovers from Basel to Chicago, with an average of 2h 20m.

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What is the cheapest flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Basel EuroAirport Swiss to Chicago was $470 for a one-way ticket and $563 for a round-trip.

Do I need a passport to fly between Basel and Chicago?

A passport is required to fly from Basel to Chicago.

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

Basel is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Basel from Basel EuroAirport Swiss and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Basel to Chicago?

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

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Basel 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 Basel to Chicago.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Basel 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 Basel 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 Basel with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Basel 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 Basel up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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