Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Basel to Chicago?

Flights connecting via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 11h 55m.

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Basel and Chicago?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) was the most common stop: 50% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Basel to Chicago?

London (LHR) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 43m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Basel to Chicago?

British Airways and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Basel to Chicago

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Basel to Chicago?

Flights via London (LHR) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $443.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Basel to Chicago?

Prices for flights from Basel to Chicago were last updated today.

How old do you have to be to fly from Basel to Chicago?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Basel to Chicago.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

$384 Cheap Flights from Basel to Chicago in 2025

Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Basel and Chicago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $645 to $862. The lowest price recently found on this route was $457.

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7:20 pm - 11:50 amBSL-ORD

23h 30m1 stop

7:15 pm - 6:20 pmORD-BSL

16h 05m1 stop

$457British Airways

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Mon, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 22

6:05 am - 3:25 pmBSL-ORD

16h 20m1 stop

9:45 pm - 6:15 pmORD-BSL

13h 30m1 stop

$461American Airlines

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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17

7:05 am - 5:23 pmBSL-ORD

17h 18m2 stops

7:15 pm - 10:50 pmORD-BSL

20h 35m1 stop

$470

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Sun, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 22

7:05 am - 5:23 pmBSL-ORD

17h 18m2 stops

9:15 pm - 10:50 pmORD-BSL

18h 35m1 stop

$471

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Sun, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 22

6:05 am - 2:55 pmBSL-ORD

15h 50m1 stop

9:40 pm - 7:35 pmORD-BSL

14h 55m1 stop

$517Lufthansa

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Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 14

9:45 am - 7:58 pmBSL-ORD

17h 13m2 stops

10:40 am - 9:10 amORD-BSL

15h 30m2 stops

$527United Airlines

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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22

8:25 am - 12:55 pmBSL-ORD

11h 30m1 stop

4:00 pm - 1:45 pmORD-BSL

14h 45m1 stop

$532Lufthansa

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Fri, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 3

1:00 pm - 9:08 amBSL-ORD

51h 08m2 stops

6:30 am - 7:35 pmORD-BSL

30h 05m2 stops

$540United Airlines

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Sun, Sep 14 - Sun, Sep 21

10:15 am - 9:34 pmBSL-ORD

18h 19m2 stops

2:00 pm - 2:10 pmORD-BSL

17h 10m2 stops

$571Delta

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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20

6:05 am - 8:45 amBSL-MDW

33h 40m2 stops

1:05 pm - 1:50 pmMDW-BSL

17h 45m2 stops

$592Delta

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Thu, Nov 13 - Mon, Nov 17

Lufthansa flights from Basel to Chicago

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Lufthansa

Sep 1

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 50m

1 stop

ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 14

ORD9:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

BSL7:35 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$517

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Lufthansa

Sep 19

BSL8:25 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

11h 30m

1 stop

ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 3

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 45m

1 stop

BSL1:45 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$532

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Lufthansa

Aug 22

BSL8:25 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

13h 30m

1 stop

ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 29

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

12h 20m

1 stop

BSL1:45 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$722

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United Airlines flights from Basel to Chicago

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United Airlines

Oct 15

BSL9:45 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

17h 13m

2 stops

ORD7:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 22

ORD10:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 30m

2 stops

BSL9:10 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$527

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United Airlines

Sep 14

BSL1:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

51h 08m

2 stops

ORD9:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 21

ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m

2 stops

BSL7:35 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$540

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United Airlines

Sep 14

BSL1:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

17h 15m

2 stops

ORD11:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 21

ORD10:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 05m

2 stops

BSL7:35 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$561

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Depart

Return

Price

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 9/8

7:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

7:15 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$457

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 11/13

6:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

9:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop13h 30m

$461

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 9/7

7:05 am-5:23 pm

2 stops17h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

7:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$470

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 9/7

7:05 am-5:23 pm

2 stops17h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

9:15 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$471

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 9/1

6:05 am-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

9:40 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop14h 55m

$517

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 10/15

9:45 am-7:58 pm

2 stops17h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

10:40 am-9:10 am

2 stops15h 30m

$527

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 9/19

8:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop11h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

4:00 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$532

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 9/14

1:00 pm-9:08 am

2 stops51h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/21

6:30 am-7:35 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$540

BaselChicago

BSL - ORD

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 9/13

10:15 am-9:34 pm

2 stops18h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/20

2:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops17h 10m

$571

BaselChicago

BSL - MDW

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 11/13

6:05 am-8:45 am

2 stops33h 40m

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/17

1:05 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$592

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Basel and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Basel, with most prices found around $449. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in May, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Basel to Chicago during October average around $481.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $474. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Basel to Chicago for around $771.

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Best Price Found	$384
Fastest flight time	11h 30m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chicago	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Basel in the past 72 hours is $384. The best round-trip flight deal from Basel to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $457.

The fastest flight from Basel to Chicago takes 11h 30m

There are no direct flights from Basel to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Basel EuroAirport Swiss - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Basel EuroAirport Swiss - Chicago Midway Airport.

There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

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How far is Basel to Chicago by plane?
Chicago is 4381.2 mi away from Basel. Flights usually cover this in 11h 30m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Basel to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Basel to Chicago were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Basel to Chicago?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Basel to Chicago.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?
The required travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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