CHI - BUD

$228 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Budapest

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Budapest.
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Cheapest round-trip
$515
Overall average: $644
United Airlines
Tue 4/14Tue 5/12
ORD - BUD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$228
Typical prices: $378-$580
British Airways
Tue 4/28
ORD - BUD • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $515 (round-trip)
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When to book
5 weeks
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Budapest (CHI-BUD)

 
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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Budapest

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 12
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 4:50 pm
ORD
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BUD
12h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 11:44 pm
BUD
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ORD
16h 19m
2 stops
$515United Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Mon, Mar 2
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7:20 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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BUD
31h 20m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 4:45 pm
BUD
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ORD
13h 20m
1 stop
$516Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 8
Delta Logo
10:11 am - 11:40 am
ORD
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BUD
18h 29m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 11:54 pm
BUD
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ORD
17h 54m
2 stops
$517Delta
Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Apr 8
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12:45 pm - 11:40 am
MDW
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BUD
15h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:40 pm
BUD
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MDW
19h 40m
2 stops
$517Delta
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 18
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10:36 am - 11:40 am
ORD
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BUD
18h 04m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 4:43 pm
BUD
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ORD
16h 13m
2 stops
$518Delta
Fri, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 26
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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BUD
31h 20m
1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 4:45 pm
BUD
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ORD
13h 20m
1 stop
$519Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Thu, Mar 5
Air Canada Logo
8:40 pm - 12:35 pm
ORD
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BUD
32h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:20 am - 9:13 am
BUD
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ORD
33h 53m
2 stops
$521Air Canada
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
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9:31 am - 10:40 am
MDW
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BUD
18h 09m
2 stops
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6:00 am - 6:36 pm
BUD
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MDW
19h 36m
2 stops
$522Delta
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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BUD
31h 20m
1 stop
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10:25 am - 4:45 pm
BUD
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ORD
13h 20m
1 stop
$524Scandinavian Airlines
Sat, Mar 21 - Sat, Apr 4
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5:30 pm - 2:45 pm
ORD
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BUD
15h 15m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
3:15 pm - 9:15 pm
BUD
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ORD
13h 00m
1 stop
$528Air Serbia
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Budapest flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Budapest?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Budapest departing in April.

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 round-trip 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 April, where tickets cost $576 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $860 and $852 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Budapest, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$228
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 17% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 20% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $228 for a one-way ticket and $515 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?

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

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

    London 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, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Budapest are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $975 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $680 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s 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.

Reviews of the 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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7.5
LOTOverall score based on 1176 reviews
8.2Crew
6.9Entertainment
7.4Comfort
7.5Boarding
7.1Food
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Krakow airport is very disorganized. nice seats. friendly crew. long legs had screens. short leg did not

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
KRK - ORD
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Krakow airport is very disorganized. nice seats. friendly crew. long legs had screens. short leg did not

Stuck on a plane for 6 hours due to a technical or mechanical issue.

Horrible communication, flight boarded then we sat on plane for almost 5 hours as the runway was barely covered in snow with no plows in sight and the as we tried to taxi there was a major equipment failure due to poor push off technique causing all passengers to be taken off the flight to ultimately have the flight cancelled. There was barely any communication to passengers as to what was happening or what to do next to get placed on another flight. Arriving to my final destination a whole day later having to take a connecting flight through Lisbon to ultimately end up in New York instead of a direct flight as none available for the next day. Never flying LOT airlines again!

Boarding was a madhouse. Airport staff was completely disinterested in communicating about the delays. Never again.

The seats are very narrow. Communication regarding bids for better seating could be better

Although I was flying in business class, the feeling, comfort and in general the whole experience was like flying in a low cost airline. Boarding by. Us, no priority to business class passengers. The plane was very old and looked poor and rely old. Seats do not recline. Space between rows very small. No separation between business class and economy. No separate toilet for business class passengers. Of course no entertainment, no WiFi and no charging. Very bad experience

Crew was excellent. Business class was poor on the short flight and mediocre at best on the international flight.

Very poor. Seats like economy class, food unbeatable, no charging, no entertainment, no WiFi, boarding by bus - no justification for calling and pricing this as business class

Boarding was delayed for an unknown reason for more than an hour. While the airplane was at the gate, the boarding time was moved by 10-20 minutes every 15 minutes. No entertainment on the plane.

The flight itself was pleasant and on time. Crew was very good. However, breakfast food was barely acceptable. Unfortunately this satisfies the recent industry standards. I asked for a sandwich with ham (another choice was cheese), but received a sandwich with roast beef.

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

Fantastic. The only thing - out of my six luggage one was lost in Copenhagen, however it was delivered Home 3 Days later so all great..

The crew was friendly, the flight was pleasant. Thank you for your service!

Our trip plan from Kayak stated we were flying SAS. That was not true. The first leg was a Delta flight. We wasted 25 minutes before finding out to check in with the correct airline. Then our SAS flight for the second leg arrived 25 minutes late, and our third leg flight with SAS closed the gate knowing the flight delay was SAS’s fault, and that this flight would only be backed up 5 minutes. The final kicker was that between Delta and SAS, they lost all our checked luggage.

Flight was completely full January 9th? I problem i had the stewardess was bumping into me constantly walking by? very annoying.. on Austrian air I dint have this issue at all...

Amazing! Everyone was so nice and the food was so good!!

Terrible customer service. The flight attendants were rude. We experienced significant turbulence for a large portion of the flight and there was very little check in from the flight deck. The space was extremely limited to the point where it felt like torture. Never again

I was surprised how good an American airline can be - I was really impressed.

Excellent service throughout. Airport process is quick and easy. Very courteous staff. Great service in the plane! Just outstanding punctuality and service overall!!

I have paid for extra legroom on my flight. My seat was broken and did not recline. The crew could not fix it and refused to provide me with another seat

Over all experience was good. However the connection time was too short at CPG. We missed our connecting flight to AMS as the passport control line was too long and by the time we got our passport control done it was too late I wish there were some SAS staff to help us out at the passport control center Though they put us in a KLM flight from CPG to AMS, That flight was also delayed by over two hours

Missed it by a couple minutes and couldn’t find an alternative flight so had to spend the night in DC and after much shuffling from 1 airline to another managed to get a United to Frankfurt.

There were only 2 toilets and one of them did not work in business class. We are not allowed to cross classes so had to wait in line to use the toilets!! The entertainment touch display was finicky and did not work all the time.

We missed our flight. There was not enough time built into the layover to get through immigration, customs, bagclaim, bag rechecking, and the long trip to another terminal and gate. Kayak really screwed up. We took the bus up to Wisconsin and then were picked up in Brookfield by private car. It was lucky we didnt miss the last bus out.

I tried both on line and by calling the Customer Service line to arrange for a special meal as i have food intolerances. I was under the impression from your service representative that I was successful. I was not. I cannot eat spicy foods and get very ill if i eat bell peppers. I could not eat either menu choice and no special meal was actually ordered. ( your representative tried to order it for a flight that did not have meal service!!! - found this out later). Your wonderful cabin crew managed to put together a fruit, salad, roll and cheese tray for me so I had something to eat. WHY WOULD YOU SERVE SPICY FOOD, WITH NO MILDER OPTION,ON AN INTERNATIONAL FLIGHT???

Crew was professional and great, flight was clean. However food was pathetic. I ordered a Hindu meal assuming no meat but they served chicken. Need to be very specific- Hindu meal should be categorize as Vegetarian - no meat or egg. Or it should be specific that we are serving meat.

Late flight Delays Poor service Poor staff Worst airline ever

We exited from a plane from LAX TO MUC containing 853 passengers. Passport control was packed and very slow as they fingerprinted and photgraphed everyone. After finally getting though we ran to the gate listed on our boarding pass. We made it just as boarding was suppost to begin. No one was there. We started running again and found a Lufthansa gate open and spoke with them. We were told the gate had changed and they called the correct gate that we were coming. We started running again, but needed to wait for the train to get to the correct terminal. Running again we made it to the gate. The plane was still there but they said it was too late. So we went to the Lufthansa help desk, they told us it was our fault for missing our flight and that if we didn't buy a new ticket from them for €256 each our return trip to the states would be cancelled. Needless to say this was very disapointing to find out on the day before Christmas that we had to pay an extra €512 to complete our trip we had already paid $3344 for. We were left with no choice. No Christmas spirit there. Unhappy custumers.

Ground staff and cabin crew were excellent. Flight was perfectly on time. Zero issues.

Even after a delay, getting off the ground, thanks for keeping me safe, the airline made certain that my connecting flight was rebooked to get me to my final destination. It was actually rebooked twice, and my luggage still managed to meet me. The airline gave me a credit for food and beverage to be used at the airport vendors, regretfully, the credit did not transfer to my final boarding pass. Oh, well…

Trip was smooth, good drew, average meal, almost cold coffee. Excellent landing. Did not enjoy going down the stairs, walking to the gate, walking up the stairs, going a long walk to the exchange gate, and going down the stairs again to be bussed all the way where we originally landed to take our next flight! Over all an average experience. Thank you.

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

Getting the boarding passes between the BA and AA apps was very clunky.

The airline was not clear about a new departure time so we got to the airport early anyway. The flight left early which was great because of weather. The check in process was very easy and staff were friendly and helpful. The crew was great and our flight was very good.

Awful it always is unfortunately is the only way to fly direct to london

I travelled in business class and was disappointed by lack of service, curt and borderline rude time of the crew and to top it off, all of my luggage was delayed. It was like pulling teeth to even report the missing luggage and recover it the next day from the airport.

Plane was extremely delayed, but not all of it was BA fault (some was). Worst part was lack of room - this had as much space as an Allegiant flight. I thought transatlantic usually gave you an extra inch or two, but not this one. Entertainment system sporadically worked and didn’t have great options. Overhead bins are old and tiny, not as good as aunties new planes.

Boarding was poor. All groups called immediately one after the other resulting in a long queue in the jetty/jet bridge. Seats were very hard and and did not recline on a 4.5 hour flight. No food was available. Plane was cold. There was no entertainment.

The cramped seats are cruel and unusual punishment and may violate the Geneva code.

Check in was was and the agent was very friendly and helpful The lounge was nice...boarding was straight from the lounge Everything worked at our seats, and video entertainment was good ..food was mediocre

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