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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Budapest

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Budapest

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Budapest.
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7:15 pm - 7:05 pmORD-BUD
16h 50m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 4:10 pmBUD-ORD
27h 05m1 stop
$448Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 5
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 7:05 pmORD-BUD
16h 50m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 4:10 pmBUD-ORD
27h 05m1 stop
$456Scandinavian Airlines
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Tue, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 5
British Airways Logo
1:19 pm - 11:25 amORD-BUD
16h 06m2 stops
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7:20 am - 3:25 pmBUD-ORD
15h 05m1 stop
$533British Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 10
British Airways Logo
1:19 pm - 11:25 amORD-BUD
16h 06m2 stops
British Airways Logo
7:20 am - 5:37 pmBUD-ORD
17h 17m2 stops
$543British Airways
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Mon, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 10
SWISS Logo
7:05 pm - 2:05 pmORD-BUD
12h 00m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 12:10 pmBUD-ORD
23h 10m1 stop
$584SWISS
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Tue, Jul 22 - Thu, Aug 14
United Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 12:40 pmORD-BUD
14h 05m1 stop
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1:25 pm - 2:00 pmBUD-ORD
31h 35m1 stop
$616United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 12
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 12:40 pmORD-BUD
16h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 2:00 pmBUD-ORD
31h 35m1 stop
$621United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 12
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 4:50 pmORD-BUD
12h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:25 pm - 2:00 pmBUD-ORD
31h 35m1 stop
$635Lufthansa
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Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Aug 12
SWISS Logo
2:20 pm - 8:45 amORD-BUD
11h 25m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 12:10 pmBUD-ORD
23h 10m1 stop
$650SWISS
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Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 14
Lufthansa Logo
4:00 pm - 4:50 pmORD-BUD
17h 50m2 stops
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11:15 am - 12:55 pmBUD-ORD
32h 40m1 stop
$713Lufthansa
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Sun, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 11
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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.

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Tuesday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Fridays 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 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 February, where tickets cost $587 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $949 and $918 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 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$305
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 20% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 24% 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.
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 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 $305 for a one-way ticket and $448 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?

    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, Finnair or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Budapest are Finnair and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $746 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $883 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • 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.

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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7.6
LOTOverall score based on 1069 reviews
8.1Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.2Food
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
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The customer service rep on chat refused carrying golf set at no charge that is customary for LOT and others. I wanted yo carry just ONE club not even full set! Web check in was nightmare. Most horrible lounge at warsaw. To call it business class is a BIG exaggeration. Rude staff warsaw to nyc. Seats uncomfortable and not flat as is now customary. Bad content and entertainment system.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2025DEL - WAW
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The customer service rep on chat refused carrying golf set at no charge that is customary for LOT and others. I wanted yo carry just ONE club not even full set! Web check in was nightmare. Most horrible lounge at warsaw. To call it business class is a BIG exaggeration. Rude staff warsaw to nyc. Seats uncomfortable and not flat as is now customary. Bad content and entertainment system.

It was was okay but the seat was stiff and hard to sit on it!!

Seats were so uncomfortable, my butt hurts so much, I wish they have more cushions,it really was horrible, Except that, Stewarts were polite food was decent

The 737 lacked business-class seating. It was basically economy plus but with the middle seats left unsold. There were no TV screens but good food and service.

Plane is super outdated, seats not that comfortable for business class. Lounge also out dated. They need to catch up to 2024. Don’t think I’d ever fly again.

Boarding was impossible to navigate. Had mobility issues and a business class ticket, but still boarded almost at the end of the queue because there was absolutely no organization or assistance.

Aircraft was new. Food so so, especially vegetarian was very disappointing.

Very courteous staff. Abnoxious passenger in front of me who reclined her seat all the way without warning and without considering the person behind her. My flight ORD-WAW was so much more pleasant because of the courtesy of the passenger in front of me.

LOT told me on my first flight that I had missed boarding my second flight and told us to go to a service desk to reschedule. We then were told our flight was still boarding and that we had to run through the Warsaw airport to catch it which is just a long long runway airport. The workers at the airport were not helpful at all and you have to go through two passport checkpoints. I have asthma and was almost dead when I got on the plane and no one helped or gave us water or even acknowledged us. The flight was fine - the crew members are not friendly so it’s a very functional flight at best. Also my bag didn’t make it to my final destination.

LOT was very disorganized at Istanbul airport with no communication with travelers. Our flight was delayed over and hour and a half and there were no announcements, displays or anything about it. It almost left me missing my second flight!

The cushion of the seats are old and very thin. The food can be more tasty or come with salt packages

The staff were nice people, the food was very cheap, one of the meal was a sandwich or nothing, I couldn't buy any food, mind expensive duty free WAS available right away. 🤒

The biggest let down was with booking experience through Kayak. I booked a flight with checked bags on Kayak. Right away I got a message from travel agency that the flight is not confirmed and to call them. I called them and they said the flight I have booked is no longer available with the price I have booked it for and I can book it with about $100 more. I already had other options I could book with cheaper price so I asked them to cancel my booking. Then they said I can have the ticket with the same price but a date change which was not working for me as I had to be there for a seminar. So again I said no then they said they will cover the charges and confirm my flight. When comes time for check-in I see I have no checked bag option which means the travel agency deceived me saying I can have my booking as I had booked it. And at that point I ended up paying $155 for my checked bag going back and forth. I am extremely angry and unhappy with this experience

PLEASE DONT TAKE FORCEFULLY(SIZE APPROPRIATE) CARRY ONS FROM PASSENGERS WHO FOR SOME REASON NEED TO KEEP IT

It was great. My seat was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean . The service was superb . I travel a lot and I have been in 64 counties. I wish I could fly first class, even though I could , but I prefer to budget my yearly travelling expense on actual visiting , not on flight. Anyway, my point is that your economy was far much better than other airlines as good as Air France. The flight attendants and all crew were polite and very helpful and respectful. Thank you for making my long trip tolerable.

I slept the whole flight so I can't tell you about the food and there was no entertainment offered. Crew was very nice, seats were comfortable in business, and boarding was easy.

I haven't flown Swiss in a long time. I was disappointed that after paying $14,907 for 3 business class seats, we still had to pay another $200 for a single business class seat. All the window seats used to be single seats. Now it's every other one and if you want a single seat it's extra. Also, The double seats do not have pods or any privacy. We landed in Chicago after a long 10 hour flight and our connecting flight was on United. Because we do not have status on Swiss, we were not allowed to use the United lounge, even with business class seats. My father is on crutches and we had a 4 hour layover. No lounge was also disappointing. All of my status is on British Airways so I will go back to flying BA. We flew Swiss because my father did not want to go through Heathrow. On a positive, the crew were super nice and accommodating for my father who had recently had hip replacement surgery. Food was okay. I"m not a good person to critique the food, I never like airplane food.

It is a good airlines, very professional very good food. I wish they offered free luggage is the only thing.

I like how professional, fast and good the whole experience was.

Everything was great except food . It as okay not good not bad

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

Boarding was a little difficult. The gate area at O'Hare was very small and crowded due to multiple gates in the area. Could not hear the intercom, so had to rely on signage to see when my group was boarding and the signage was blocked by passengers standing in the gate. Flight was great and we arrived in Montreal on time.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

I do prefer to fly United and have always had excellent service, except for bad weather. Flights are on time and staff is alway curtious and helpful

They switched out gate from terminal 1 to terminal two ten minutes before boarding. So we had to make a 20 min crazy fast walk to a different terminal. Then we boarded the plane and waited for over 40 minutes until push back. Brutal

My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The row of seats were so cramped it was difficult to get in and out of your seat. I even upgraded. A long flight and sad accommodations 😵‍💫 the shorter flight was very comfortable and the seating was spacious

I bought a ticket and paid for for our luggage but I had to pay for my luggage again. I’m so disappointed! We had a 30 min delay and because of that we missed our connecting flight and were told that we would be on the next flight (9am flight ) but we were landed we were booked at 12pm flight. I had a little baby w me, it was very stressful. I begged to leave at 10 am at least. I was emailed that we get a voucher but they didn’t work when we were at a breakfast store. I’ve been always happy w Lufthansa but this time was awful.

Good service … bus transfer upon arrival from plane to terminal: atrocious!!!

helpful and friendly. The Lufthanza people I dealt with before my holiday were so unhelpful by comparison.

We had a 1 1/2 hour delay before we left Denver. When we arrive to Frankfort, they didn’t announce that people with connecting flights to exit the plane first. My next flight was already boarding when we we taxiing in to the gate. I waited another 10 minutes to get off the plane. I had to run to catch my next flight. I mean run! I made it with one minute to spare, but my luggage did not. My luggage came two hours later on a different flight.

My flight was late from US to Frankfurt so I missed my connecting flight flight and I had to wait for long to catch the next flight which was very tiring. Otherwise everyone was very nice.

It would have been nice if my luggage had made it onto my connecting flight as well. Now I have to wait for my luggage to be delivered and that might take a while, which certainly put a damper on the entire experience.

Crew was not happy. Very uncomfortable seats. When person leans back in front of you the screen is too close to me. Food was awful.

They lost my luggage and despite all follow ups through emails and phone calls they don’t give me an update

Everything went really well. Snacks could be better and there was no tea/coffee service after dinner. Crew was helpful and friendly.

Too much long line at the TSA and Security. Prepare for long walk for baggage claim.

The flight from Seattle was delayed, which made me miss my connection to Florence. I was re-booked NINE HOURS LATER!!! That’s basically a vacation day lost. British Airways needs to partner with other airlines when possible to get a more realistic travel time, if delays occur. I realize there aren’t many flights to Florence from London, so I would book differently were I to return. The actual flight from Seattle was very comfortable and the crew was great, no faults there. I enjoy British Airways, this was an anomaly.

The crew could not have been more helpful, my meal was excellent, I slept peacefully until right before landing, and the BA lounge was a godsend. The only negative I encountered was the coffee both on the plane and in the lounge. Not to my taste but that’s a personal preference.

I don’t understand why a reputable airline like BA would delegate their London flights to AA. Makes no sense to me, as most domestic carriers do such a poor job these days. Terminal 3 at LHR is a total dump

The boarding process was quite loud and chaotic. The flight attendants kept barking over the PA system about people needing to only stow large items in the overhead bins. During the one and only service, I was hit by the service cart. At the same time, a passenger was returning from the bathroom and the crew definitely saw him but stopped a few seats short of allowing him to sit down before starting service and made him wait a good 10 minutes before passing his seat and allowing him to sit down, after which he had to ask for his snack and beverage or he would have been passed over. Neither flight attendant thanked passengers as they left; in fact, I did not see them again once the plane door was opened.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

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