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$284 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
$534
Overall average: $775
United Airlines
Wed 12/10Wed 12/17
ORD - BUD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$292
Typical prices: $421-$576
Air Serbia
Sat 12/27
ORD - BUD • 1 stop
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Air Serbia
Cheapest • from $526 (round-trip)
LOT
Best reviews • 7.5 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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January
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

Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
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6:45 pm - 9:10 pmORD-BUD
19h 25m2 stops
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2:35 pm - 8:05 pmBUD-ORD
12h 30m1 stop
$534United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 1 - Thu, Jan 15
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9:50 pm - 9:10 pmORD-BUD
16h 20m1 stop
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7:55 am - 7:30 pmBUD-ORD
18h 35m2 stops
$540Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 10
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 9:40 amORD-BUD
31h 20m1 stop
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10:25 am - 4:45 pmBUD-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$542Scandinavian Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:10 pmORD-BUD
19h 25m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 11:43 pmBUD-ORD
17h 23m2 stops
$546United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 11:05 amORD-BUD
12h 15m1 stop
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5:45 am - 2:00 pmBUD-ORD
15h 15m1 stop
$549Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 24
British Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 5:20 pmORD-BUD
12h 35m1 stop
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12:00 pm - 6:45 pmBUD-ORD
13h 45m1 stop
$550British Airways
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Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
LOT Logo
9:55 pm - 9:05 amORD-BUD
28h 10m1 stop
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12:55 pm - 8:00 pmBUD-ORD
14h 05m1 stop
$551LOT
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Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 12:35 pmORD-BUD
11h 35m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 6:25 pmBUD-ORD
12h 05m1 stop
$554United Airlines
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Sun, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 4:40 pmORD-BUD
13h 00m1 stop
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6:55 am - 5:00 pmBUD-ORD
17h 05m1 stop
$555Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 18
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6:50 pm - 2:05 pmORD-BUD
12h 15m1 stop
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8:00 pm - 4:20 pmBUD-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$556SWISS
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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.

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 December.

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 January, where tickets cost $583 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $875 and $858 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$292
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% 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 $284 for a one-way ticket and $526 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, Finnair or LOT?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Budapest are Finnair and LOT. With an average price for the route of $767 and an overall rating of 7.6, Finnair is the most popular choice. LOT is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $997 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.

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 1134 reviews
7.6Boarding
7.5Comfort
7.1Food
6.9Entertainment
8.2Crew
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Flight was delayed for a hour from Warsaw, not sure why. When we landed in Chicago, plane was still on the runway for about half a hour. Took a while to get off.

8.0 ExcellentMatthew, Oct 2025WAW - ORD
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Flight was delayed for a hour from Warsaw, not sure why. When we landed in Chicago, plane was still on the runway for about half a hour. Took a while to get off.

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.

During the flight, the fleas biting me in the plane.

Delay rushed to the next plane and bags didn’t arrive in chicago

Agents helping disable person doesnt know connections to Poland and after 9 agents helping and 2hours ,we made it to proper terminal. Polish Dreamliner its Polish nightmare liner with so narrow seats and no room under front seat for bag and feet,in economy class.To upgrade, to higher standart cost an arm and leg ,even there are empty seats No good experience overall

The crew and flight were amazing . However , my bag’s locker got broken and no refund provided . Everything else was amazing except this bad incident that ruined my experience

Checking in took very long for whatever reason. Flight comfort these days is always poor so… Crew was great thought!

My experience was wonderful. The professionalism of the crew was exemplary 🙂. The meals were wholesome and tasty. I have no complaints

Food used to be better and comfort was not attainable after 5 hours everything starts hurting.

horrible.. they cause such a problem and my daughter 14 years old was stranded in san francisco

Not good. We returned on united airlines and the food was horrible.

I can’t even the whole trip was a catastrophe

Poor. Seats uncomfortable. No leg room. Hot and humid the whole trip. Food and staffs were ok.

The seats were so close together, when the man in front of me put his seat back, the screen in front of me was 9 inches from my face. There is no way to lean forward if I needed to pick something up. It was pretty uncomfortable for a ten hour flight. I was very surprised.

The food was good. Most the staff was pleasant. The flight would be drastically improved with WiFi on a long international flight.

...as stated previously, red tape should be shorted by Swiss in terms of generating refunds...

When I needed to get my bag off of the plane so that I could take a train because the connection was 4 hours later, they took 2 hours to take my bag off making me take the train and miss my flight simultaneously. The seat size on the plane is too small for an average aged woman let alone a middle-aged man. It's unacceptable and I will not fly Boeing again.

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

Having a long layover, I was very appreciative of the ability to stand by for an earlier flight. Other airlines like Delta have refused this to me in the past, just to be mean (because my ticket class wasn't high enough). United went out of their way to help me get to my destination early, which I really appreciated given that it was the third leg of a 24+ hour journey for me.

Other than a way way too cold cabinets for the entire flight, all was great

One bag is incorrect and not acceptable for an international flight. The food was not just good. I won't fly with them again.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

The flight attendants were rude. Seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Except for one girl that was really nice. Seats are sooooo uncomfortable. They give you a piece of paper and a thin cushion for a pillow and blanket that does nothing. Airlines have gone way downhill, especially United international flights. Food was disguting. Definitely flying ANA next time.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

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.

I booked extra leg room, due to seat neighbor i now consider extra shoulder and arm room as well. Seems like the seats shrink in width now The crew was very friendly and professional ( 100%). Food was good not great, breakfast was bad, a dry slice of bread would have been better. Facilities clean.

Luggage transfer in Chicago was not performed in time. I received my luggage at my destination two days later.

love the crews and my only problem was the delay at Frankfurt was very bad. I have travelled with Lufthansa for over 30 years now and this was cost me some planned business appointment

The flight delay made the connection a bit tight but that's outside the flight crew's control.

We just made it to our connecting flight. A long, long speed walk!

We didn't get the coffee with breakfast in the morning.. 30 mins lazer I asked flight attendant why don't we get coffee now at least.. after the breakfast..she said that captain announced possible turbulences fee minutes ago, which didn't ecplain why we didn't get it with the breakfast..breakfast was very poor btw..just little pastry which you can eat in 4 little bites. Turbulences fortunately didn't even happen.. but we didn't get that more than necessary coffee in the morning after the night flight with very poor sleep.. They just served breakfast 1 hour afzer we took off..at like 11 PM.. that doesn't make sense at all.. Also, flight attendants weren't very nice..they looked like they're not happy with their job.. :/

Lufthansa still has a good level of quality compared to US airlines, especially with respect to (1) food quality - actually tasty, (2) good French red wine - free, (3) good movie selection. Also my ticket price includes 1 free check-in luggage, while some other budget airlines sneak in an extra $150 for a checkin.

I think they overbooked Frankfurt to New York and bumped me off. This changed my return travel I arrived home about 4 hours late. Almost 24 total travel time Totally unacceptable Would not travel with United

We were moved twice on flights to the point we weren’t even on Lufthansa anymore. We had to fly united. Lost paid extra leg room twice. To top it all off we’re forced to pay $375 and $275, respectively for you luggage that was considered sports luggage. We were told it would be Lufthansa fares l, from the united desk, AND WE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A LUFTHANSA FLIGHT! I’ll be calling once my trip is over on October 7th to all airlines and Kayak. This was ridiculous!

I was attacked in the Miami airport and the staff did nothing. On my flight from London to Miami one of the flight attendants screamed at me and demanded I keep my seat in the upright position at all times during the fight so the man behind me was comfortable for the flight. I will never in my life use British airways again

Airlines have to stop assuming passengers bring entertainment. Provide it like you used to in business class and above!! N

I don't know about the others but the flight attendant that took care of us had the absolute wrong approach "how do we dare asking for water or anything else for that matter"

We always use BA due to the direct flight options, we have always had a pleasant flight with BA.

Flying on the Boeing 787 from Seattle to London was everything that I expected. Every thing was great.

Not my definition of first class. No leg room and barely any recline. The food was good. The crew was great. The comfort for the price I paid for London to Cairo was highway robbery. The Wi-Fi didn't work for me either.

Seat pitch is not enough to eat comfortably. When seat in front is reclined, your screen comes closer to your face. Ryanair seats are actually more comfortable.

The leg from Portland to Heathrow was great for a business class ticket. The BA leg from Heathrow to Lisbon was terrible. Basically coach seating with an empty seat between you and next passenger. Absolutely no leg room. Should not have been charged for business class and it was a 3 hour flight.

The flat beds. Other than that, the place was not clean.

Moved me away from my family and refused to fix it.

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