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Find cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest from $409

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Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Budapest (ORD-BUD)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl 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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10:35 pm - 12:45 amORD-BUD
19h 10m1 stop
6:55 pm - 5:20 pmBUD-ORD
29h 25m2 stops
Tue, Apr 23 - Mon, May 6
10:35 pm - 12:05 amORD-BUD
18h 30m1 stop
6:25 pm - 1:45 pmBUD-ORD
26h 20m1 stop
$615British Airways
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Sat, Apr 20 - Wed, May 1
6:05 pm - 6:00 pmORD-BUD
16h 55m2 stops
1:20 pm - 1:55 pmBUD-ORD
31h 35m1 stop
$617United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 30
6:05 pm - 6:00 pmORD-BUD
16h 55m2 stops
1:20 pm - 10:14 pmBUD-ORD
15h 54m2 stops
$618United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 30
7:15 pm - 7:15 pmORD-BUD
17h 00m1 stop
2:45 pm - 4:05 pmBUD-ORD
32h 20m1 stop
$633SWISS
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Fri, Apr 26 - Mon, May 6
7:15 pm - 7:15 pmORD-BUD
17h 00m1 stop
9:40 am - 4:05 pmBUD-ORD
13h 25m1 stop
$634SWISS
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Fri, Apr 26 - Thu, May 9
9:25 pm - 11:35 pmORD-BUD
19h 10m1 stop
6:00 am - 6:15 pmBUD-ORD
19h 15m1 stop
$638Lufthansa
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Tue, Apr 23 - Sat, May 4
4:45 pm - 4:20 pmORD-BUD
16h 35m1 stop
6:35 am - 9:36 pmBUD-ORD
22h 01m2 stops
$645Delta
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Wed, May 1 - Tue, May 14
9:25 pm - 6:10 pmORD-BUD
13h 45m2 stops
6:00 am - 12:55 pmBUD-ORD
13h 55m2 stops
$647Lufthansa
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Mon, Apr 22 - Tue, May 7
7:30 pm - 4:20 pmORD-BUD
13h 50m2 stops
6:35 am - 6:45 pmBUD-ORD
19h 10m2 stops
$649Delta
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Mon, Apr 29 - Tue, May 14

Flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

The average price of all flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest is February, where tickets cost $542 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,216 and $1,190 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest found on KAYAK was with Iberia for $492. British Airways proposed a round-trip connection from $615 and United Airlines from $617.

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January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$409
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 35% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 47% increase in price.
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When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Budapest based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest flights

  • What is the luggage allowance on LOT Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Budapest (BUD)?

    Passengers are generally allowed two checked bags weighing up to 70lbs each on LOT Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest in the Business and Premium Economy classes. Economy Class passengers are allowed one checked bag up to 50 lbs. Passengers are also allowed one carry-on baggage with a maximum weight of 17 lbs.

  • Which airline offers flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest with less carbon emissions?

    United Airlines has implemented fuel-efficient technology, such as winglets on their aircraft, to decrease fuel consumption. They also use advanced products to clean engines and increase their efficiency including on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest. The airline also offers an optional carbon offsetting program to all its travelers.

  • What services does KLM offer for families with kids on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    C hildren with their own seat who are up to and including 11 years old will always be seated next to an adult on KLM flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Budapest (BUD). Additionally, each passenger is allowed to board the flight with one folding stroller and one child seat or baby carrier.

  • What services does Delta offer for business-class passengers on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    Delta One is Delta's business-class cabin on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Budapest (BUD). Passengers in Delta One can expect seats that fold into fully-flat beds, premium bedding, high-quality in-flight entertainment systems, noise-canceling headphones, and amenity kits with toiletries. They also receive pre-flight dining service in select airports and an elevated in-flight dining experience.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest was $409 for a one-way ticket and $611 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Budapest?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    Chicago O'Hare Airport airport is called Chicago O'Hare Intl and the only airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 $825 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $882 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Budapest.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Budapest from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and BUD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from ORD to Budapest

  • Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Budapest (BUD) may likely stop at a few different cities depending on the airline you choose. Some frequent layovers for this route include Zurich (ZRH), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC) Boston (BOS), and Paris (CDG).
  • There are different transportation options available for getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) to the city center. The airport is connected to the city center by public transportation, including a shuttle bus service to the metro station and regular bus services. The shuttle bus100E takes approximately 35-40 minutes, and the shuttle operates every 30 minutes. The metro is another option, where Line 3, blue line, connects the airport to the city center in 50 minutes.
  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt Airport (BUD) serves as a gateway to several nearby cities including Tata, Esztergom, Visegrad, Szentendre, Szob, Dobogoko, Szekesfehervar,Eger, and Vac.
  • Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is a hub for both United Airlines and American Airlines which both offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Budapest (BUD). It is recommended that passengers check their flight itinerary for more specific information about their departure terminal.
  • US citizens are required to obtain a visa to visit Hungary, including Budapest. However, there is an exception where US citizens may be able to visit Hungary visa-free for up to 90 days within a 180-day period for tourism and business purposes. To take advantage of this exemption, a passport that is valid for at least three more months than the desired stay is required for US nationals.
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Top 5 airlines serving from O'Hare Intl 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from O'Hare Intl to Budapest? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3691 reviews
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7.5food
7.4comfort
7.8crew
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Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

8.0 Excellentbenedict, Mar 2024SFO - IST
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Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

The 787 economy was a disaster for long haul. The space was too little compared to 777 or 747. Also the extremely low tray table behind the seat made any dining effort a nightmare. However, the movies were up to date, and the food taste was good, despite of terrible serving process caused by small space.

A little bit more comfort. It’s tight space around the seats. But all else is great and a smooth flight!

0ur assigned seats were given to other individuals when we boarded the plane. We were given new boarding passes with new seats all the way at the back of the plane. The reason given to us was that there were issues with the seats. We found out that there were no issues, and someone else's were seated on those.

Flight delayed for 2 hours due to a part. The plane sat waiting for boarding for a long time and during final preflight inspection the issue was found. Why not do the preflight inspection sooner if you know the plane is being used?

The flight experience was very good! Especially the United Club!

I was not able to buy food in the flight. They refer to include your Credit card in the APP, and if you are not from USA (i have a credit card form Canada) it is not possible

Aircraft has better leg room than any of United's larger planes. We had requested mobility assistance for this and related flights. United's response to all was superb.

The flight from Ottawa to Chicago took a lot longer due to DC in Ottawa. We got to Chicago and went to our gate to catch our flight. We only had nine minutes I found that very stressful.

Good boarding. Crew started quick with drinks and food. They came around several times for trash which I really liked. Other than turbulence due to storms in the area, flight was great.

my seat got changed twice after checking on then boarding it had been given to a family so by the time they found a seat for me no overhead storage left. i ended up losing my Sony Headphones case because i could even access underthe seat in front of my when deplaning.

All good, useful to have the united app from check in to boarding

All planes flying to Mexico City are very old. Seats don’t even have power outlets.

The control panel for the seat back screen did not work at all after takeoff.

LOT airlines wasn't the best. They had trouble with boarding and they didn't have my information on file the right way. They change last minute details without us knowing and everything was a HOT MESS. Lot airlines also lost my baggae which was the carseat and haven't responded to any of my emails.

Would have liked to have Wi-Fi on the longer flight (nyc-Warsaw)

My flight was cancelled and I went through hell to get it fixed, with no help from the website I booked it on. My reservation was cancelled AGAIN by the site I booked on without my knowledge a week later. The flight itself that I finally got on was awful. Drunk man belligerent the entire flight, I don't understand how he was allowed on the flight.

Lot still has not refunded me after they cancelled my flight to India!! Kayak had been awful at getting me this refund too. Will NEVER be using kayak or LOT again.

Tv screen not working. Food in business class was cold & not available

The customer service and the flight experience were very good!

Horrible trip. Plane was late , so late . the flight conditions were very uncomfortable.

My bag was lost despite an almost 8 hour layover in Warsaw. Nearly 12 hours after my arrival, I have not heard anything about it.

Delay everywhere,5 hours,24 hours,missing all connection flights,terrible trip..

The plane was very comfortable, the seats were great for overnight flight. The bathrooms were spotless the entire flight

I dropped my wallet under my seat on this flight with all of my money and credit card. I requested to be able to go back and retrieve it but Lufthansa denied my request. I went to the Customer Services and they called Lost and Found but I was told nothing found would be turned in until around 12:00pm. My next flight was leaving so I was unable to check to see if my wallet was turned in. I will never fly with Lufthansa again.

My concern is with Flight: 441 IAH-FRA I was very cramped in my seat and the person in front of me was reclined. I pulled my wallet out of my purse and when finished I did my best to cram it back into my purse. Our flight was very delayed and we were rebooked twice and lots of airport time. As I got off the flight I noticed that I had dropped my wallet( containing all my credit & debit bank cards + 240 US dollars & 240 Euros. I spoke to customer service & Lost &Found. I was denied access to look on the plane. Therefore I have been without money and given no help. Paula Bjork 503.545.6698

Dinner was good by air travel standards but breakfast was too light and heavy on carbs/sugar.

Used to love Lufthansa, but Rowe are too close together in Economy and passengers are allowed to recline their seats so far back it is impossible for those behind them to even reach for carry-on essentials during flight - except for meal service when flight attendants ask for seat backs to be raised, we can’t sleep on planes so this flight was most uncomfortable ever! Rod Rose

So far so good. I missed my flight because of the Lufthansa diversion. United helped me to figure out how to get accommodations from Lufthansa for my long layover. They help me book appropriate onward flight.

Horrible crowding on the seats, headphones provided did not fit or work in the entertainment center, seriously the most uncomfortable flight I have taken in a LONG time. The people in front of me were literally 5 inches from my face the entire flight. Did they change their seats recently? I remember it being tight but wow this was a whole new level. Also I am a 5'3" small woman so I can't even imagine a larger person dealing with that for 11 hrs.

Seat controls of lights were broken, and only 1 of the 2 seat TVs ever worked on the long flight. On the short flight there were no USB connections, on the long one they were difficult to access. Part of my meal was frozen, though the hot portion was good.

Lufthansa fails at mentioning no luggage when booking through points. We had to pay added fees to take checked bags to Europe for 2 weeks. The staff at check in were not helpful at all. told us "if we don't like it, then book another flight". Food was bad, they ran out of half the options. Vegetarian was terrible. The flight crew was nice, and tried to make it work ok.

Always a pleasure to deal with United's helpful and knowledgeable staff

Always a pleasure to deal with United's helpful and knowledgeable saff

Overall, terrific service, accommodations, and experience. Only reason comfort was rated lower was because it was difficult to keep a comfortable sleeping position for the overnight flight, but I also had an economy seat.

Not sure if the crew were experiencing something unknown to me,but the service of passing water was non-existent.In addition,please take consideration when providing yogurt as alternative for breakfast as some of us, could be lactose intolerant.. thanks

Very cramped seats in economy, difficult to get comfortable with your legs and feet and back. The seat width is ok but I’m average size. Food is HORRIBLE. Crew is friendly. Delays and very tight connections made it tough for navigating. We would have missed our connecting flight if it wasn’t delayed too. The terminal transit was slow and normally every 10 minutes before 8pm, after 8 pm is every 30 minutes!!!!! No free wine or drinks!! Below average attitude.

Leg room was better than expected. Lavatory’s were easy to access.crew was grea!

Horrible seat allocation. Boarding was slow. Food was average and so was entertainment. The TV terminal didn't work and so had to use remote.

Lost one checked bag.and wasted 30min waiting and filing missing baggage report. Very unsatisfied.

I’m not happy because I discovered there is something wrong and my miles have not been getting put on my AA account. So this needs to be fixed because I have traveled a lot since October and none of my miles are registered

This was an American Airlines flight. The crew were very unhappy and quite grumpy. Abrupt to the point of being rude. The food was dreadful. Indeed the breakfast was in edible. I will avoid AA at all costs in the future.

As expected for a BA long haul flight in economy - you get what you pay for. Good leg space, in flight entertainment and food and drink provided. Staff on the return flight (overnight) we're a bit brisk and just wanted to get everyone fed and watered before turning the lights down. We're vegetarian so ordered it separately through the booking, although when we were in flight we realised there was a normal and vegetarian option anyway, and we were given vegan. This is fine, however on the return trip we were told there were no more specially ordered meals left, so be aware in case you have specific dietary requirements.

Fare was much lower with a layover in London as I was able avoid numerous landing fees that would have been added to the ticket price had I booked a direct flight to Amsterdam.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Budapest found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
4/30Tue
3 stops
26h 52mORD-BUD
$409
5/5Sun
3 stops
59h 01mORD-BUD
$417
4/30Tue
2 stops
39h 59mORD-BUD
$418
5/5Sun
2 stops
27h 31mORD-BUD
$450
5/15Wed
1 stopBritish Airways
19h 50mORD-BUD
$776
5/22Wed
1 stopSWISS
17h 00mORD-BUD
$785
6/29Sat
1 stopLOT
15h 05mORD-BUD
$855
6/24Mon
1 stopBritish Airways
22h 45mORD-BUD
$1,238
6/24Mon
2 stopsDelta
16h 20mORD-BUD
$1,339
5/8Wed
1 stopLOT
16h 40mORD-BUD
$2,688

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Last minute flights from O'Hare Intl to Budapest

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Budapest that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/20Sat
multi-stop
19h 50mORD-BUD
4/27Sat
multi-stop
25h 50mBUD-ORD
$704
4/20Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 50mORD-BUD
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
14h 55mBUD-ORD
$708
4/20Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
16h 50mORD-BUD
4/27Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 53mBUD-ORD
$832

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Chicago O'Hare Airport - Budapest Flights

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