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Three cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 5,194 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport range from $663 to $1,001, with an average of $839 over the past 12 months. Anything below $663 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $839 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $475 round-trip via Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH), compared to $847 for nonstop.

One-way fares from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $345, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport (OTP) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Klass Wagen
• Pricecarz
• Payless
• ADDCAR RENTAL
• Sixt

Flights from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Chicago to Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $810 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $877, a difference of $67.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 14m, compared with 13h 43m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 13h 45m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport is 8 hours ahead of Chicago (Eastern European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport are Palace of the Parliament, National Theatre Bucharest and RomExpo. These are among the most viewed places in Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport on KAYAK.

No. U.S. citizens can enter Romania without a visa for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. If they leave after staying fewer than 90 days and return within that 180-day period, they can stay for the remaining days of the 90-day allowance.

American Airlines provides an Unaccompanied Minor service for children aged 5 to 14, with optional availability for children between 15 and 17 years old. This service offers several benefits, such as early boarding to allow kids to meet their flight attendants, access to kids-only lounges at select airports, and airport and arrival escorts.

Yes, Lufthansa allows small cats and dogs weighing no more than 8 kg, including their travel container, in the passenger cabin as additional carry-on baggage. Larger dogs, cats and all other animal species are not allowed in the cabin, regardless of weight or size. Pets must be registered at least 72 hours before scheduled departure.