IST - CHI

$530 Find Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Chicago

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago departing on 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Istanbul to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$530
Typical prices: $675-$1,418
Air Serbia
Thu 3/12Sat 3/28
IST - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$621
Typical prices: $626-$889
Turkish Airlines
Thu 2/19Mon 2/23
IST - ORD • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by KAYAK users. AI can make mistakes.
Turkish Airlines offers priority boarding for comfort.
Plan for jet lag; Chicago is 8 hours behind Istanbul.
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Air Serbia
Cheapest • from $530 (round-trip)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.7 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 18% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 18% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Chicago (IST-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Istanbul to Chicago 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Istanbul to Chicago

Thu, Mar 12 - Sat, Mar 28
Air Serbia Logo
5:35 pm - 4:00 pm
IST
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ORD
30h 25m
1 stop
Air Serbia Logo
5:30 pm - 3:00 pm
ORD
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IST
13h 30m
1 stop
$530Air Serbia
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 30
LOT Logo
1:55 pm - 7:50 pm
IST
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ORD
13h 55m
1 stop
LOT Logo
9:50 pm - 11:50 pm
ORD
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IST
18h 00m
1 stop
$544LOT
Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Apr 1
KLM Logo
5:55 pm - 2:20 pm
IST
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ORD
29h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
4:50 pm - 1:20 am
ORD
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IST
24h 30m
1 stop
$550KLM
Sun, Feb 8 - Tue, Mar 10
LOT Logo
7:50 am - 8:00 pm
IST
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ORD
21h 10m
1 stop
LOT Logo
10:55 pm - 12:40 am
ORD
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IST
17h 45m
1 stop
$551LOT
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
KLM Logo
5:55 pm - 2:20 pm
IST
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ORD
29h 25m
1 stop
KLM Logo
4:25 pm - 4:55 pm
ORD
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IST
15h 30m
1 stop
$552KLM
Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 4:14 pm
IST
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MDW
20h 24m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:28 pm - 4:55 pm
MDW
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IST
18h 27m
2 stops
$552Multiple Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 22
British Airways Logo
7:35 am - 3:25 pm
IST
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ORD
16h 50m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
5:10 pm - 5:25 pm
ORD
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IST
15h 15m
1 stop
$558British Airways
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 am - 5:45 pm
IST
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MDW
21h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:49 pm - 4:55 pm
MDW
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IST
18h 06m
2 stops
$572Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 30
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:36 pm
IST
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MDW
20h 36m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:31 am - 4:20 pm
MDW
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IST
22h 49m
2 stops
$690Delta
Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 31
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:36 pm
IST
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MDW
20h 36m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:20 am - 4:20 pm
MDW
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IST
23h 00m
2 stops
$691Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Istanbul to Chicago flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Istanbul to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

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

What is the cheapest Istanbul Airport to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago costs $620 on the route between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Istanbul to Chicago, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Istanbul, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago, 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 Istanbul Airport to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $622 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $929 and $920 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $731, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Istanbul Airport to Chicago, 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 Istanbul Airport to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$530
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
Flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Istanbul to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Istanbul to Chicago 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.

Flights from Istanbul to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Istanbul to Chicago 
Verified travelerFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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ORD
Mar 2025
"If you're flying from Istanbul to Chicago, here are some tips to keep in mind: 1. *Choose a comfortable airline*: I recommend flying with Turkish Airlines or United Airlines, as they offer a relatively smooth and efficient boarding process. 2. *Be prepared for long flight*: The flight from Istanbul to Chicago can take around 10-11 hours, so make sure to bring entertainment, snacks, and comfortable clothing. 3. *Take advantage of in-flight amenities*: Both Turkish Airlines and United Airlines offer a range of in-flight amenities, including meals, drinks, and entertainment. 4. *Plan for jet lag*: Chicago is 8 hours behind Istanbul, so plan accordingly and try to adjust your sleep schedule before arrival. As for the boarding process, I found Turkish Airlines to be particularly comfortable and efficient. They offer: - *Priority boarding*: For passengers with special needs or priority status. - *Efficient queue management*: Turkish Airlines uses a well-organized queue system to minimize waiting times. - *Friendly staff*: The flight attendants and ground staff are always helpful and welcoming. Overall, with some planning and preparation, you can have a comfortable and enjoyable flight from Istanbul to Chicago!"
FarisFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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ORD
Dec 2024
Come very early to the airport because it’s very huge
MohamadFlew with Turkish Airlines
IST
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ORD
Jun 2024
Make sure that you have enough transit time because the airport is huge

FAQs for booking Istanbul to Chicago flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Istanbul Airport to Chicago was $542 for a one-way ticket and $530 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Istanbul and Chicago?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Istanbul to Chicago?

    Istanbul is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Istanbul from Istanbul and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Istanbul to Chicago?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Istanbul to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Istanbul to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Istanbul to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Istanbul to Chicago, KLM or LOT?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Istanbul to Chicago are KLM and LOT. With an average price for the route of $582 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. LOT is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $679 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Istanbul to Chicago?

    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 Istanbul to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Istanbul with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Istanbul to Chicago?

    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 Chicago from Istanbul 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 Istanbul Airport to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $736 or less one-way and $625 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Istanbul to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Istanbul to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Istanbul Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Istanbul to Chicago

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

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Tuesday

Turkish Airlines

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Istanbul to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Istanbul to Chicago. 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 Istanbul to Chicago? 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.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1444 reviews
7.6Comfort
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
8.4Crew
7.3Food
Airline reviews

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

4.0 OkayShereen, Dec 2025
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I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Ad experience - been flying many years with them but they are losing out to other carriers with their service and bagage / seating policy. My 2 12-yo kids were not placed with the parent. Absurdity.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Krakow airport is very disorganized. nice seats. friendly crew. long legs had screens. short leg did not

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!

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

Smooth flight, excellent crew and good food. Not enough space; sitting are too small.

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.

No WiFi and ok comfort in business class. Home safe I guess that’s all that really matters.

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

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

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

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

To be prepared for being treated with disrespect by the ground crew.

Seats too much and for the price we paid eve thought economy we still had to pay $169 to check a ba that’s ridiculous and also my daughter needed water so she can take her medicine we push the boton for the attendant to get us water they never came we push it 3 times no one came and ask what we needed . Am not happy with the service at all I will not fly with TK anymore

Boarding experience was a mess- both to and from Istanbul airport. No one knew anything. They asked everyone to line up according to their sit numbers- it was unbelievable. Business class had a separate line, but it was hard to find- I had to go through all that mess before finding it. Would not recommend

We were in premium economy seats that appeared to be locked in plae, No reclining. My aching back.

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

I wish the plane had pod seating for business class. I had a window seat (8K) and I had to climb over the person sitting on the aisle when I needed to get up. Also there is no partition between the seats for privacy when sleeping. The Asian airlines have much nicer business class seating. Their seats are wider for better comfort when sleeping.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

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

Food was poor quality and the screens for entertainment didn’t work properly

It was a short flight, everything was good with it.

I darted through the Frankfurt airport to make my connecting flight. I asked if it was a possibility to upgrade and the agent did. This was the kindest gesture and it made up for the previous delayed flight and distress/anxiety of anticipating that Zi was going to miss my Frankfurt-Chicago connection. I cannot express my gratitude for the upgrade.. I am 5feet 10 inches do the leg space was amazing.

I meant this flight was not good, the one from Tirana to Frankfurt was better!

I was very grateful for Lufthansa's role in organizing mobility support. The touchscreen on my seat was faulty: slow, stained (I couldn't get it clean), and glitchy. This made selecting movies extremely time consuming, and twice I had to start all over from the beginning.

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

The flight crew was kind, flexible, and accommodating. The seats on the plane were extremely uncomfortable.

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Entertainment devices on A380 need to be fixed, the seats might do with updates.

Everything. Employees offered to help me because I had to use a cane.

Check-in and boarding were great. On flight staff were rude and disrespectful. Paid for extra room and found it incredibly cramped. Bathrooms kept in poor condition. Overall negative experience.

Great seat in premium economy, great food and drinks throughout lots of in flight entertainment. 1 hour 40 min delayed flying out , 2 1/2 hour wait at passport control in tampa

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