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Cheap flights from Basel to Chicago from $598

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Basel to Chicago departing on 8/31. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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British Airways Logo
11:50 am - 6:15 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
British Airways Logo
5:10 pm - 3:20 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
15h 10m1 stop London Heathrow
$629British Airways
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2
American Airlines Logo
12:15 pm - 5:35 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
American Airlines Logo
9:25 pm - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
16h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
$636American Airlines
Thu, Oct 22 - Sat, Oct 31
American Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 6:15 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 25m1 stop London Heathrow
American Airlines Logo
6:40 pm - 7:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
18h 45m2 stops Charlotte Douglas London Heathrow
$637American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 5:35 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
American Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 7:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
14h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
$637American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Sun, Oct 25
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 5:15 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 05m1 stop London Heathrow
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:15 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
11h 15m1 stop London Heathrow
$637American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 12:30 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
10h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
$637American Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 3:00 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
14h 45m1 stop London Heathrow
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:00 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
11h 00m1 stop London Heathrow
$637American Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21
American Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 3:00 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 20m1 stop London Heathrow
American Airlines Logo
8:40 pm - 6:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
14h 35m1 stop London Heathrow
$638American Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 2:30 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
15h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 1:45 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
13h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$671Delta
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 6:33 pmBSL  Basel EuroAirport Swiss-MDW Chicago Midway
19h 03m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Delta Logo
9:59 am - 9:55 amMDW  Chicago Midway-BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss
16h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle
$676Delta
Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

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Lufthansa flights from Basel to Chicago

Our best Lufthansa deals on Basel to Chicago flight tickets
Lufthansa
Dec 25
BSL1:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
12h 25m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 5
ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
BSL12:20 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
$702
Lufthansa
Dec 27
BSL1:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
12h 25m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 5
ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
11h 20m
1 stop
BSL12:20 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
$714
Lufthansa
Aug 15
BSL2:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
31h 05m
1 stop
ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 29
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 00m
1 stop
BSL11:10 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
$958

Turkish Airlines flights from Basel to Chicago

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Basel to Chicago flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Oct 14
BSL7:15 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
21h 25m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 21
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 55m
1 stop
BSL6:20 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
$734
Turkish Airlines
Nov 3
BSL10:45 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 17
ORD8:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 35m
1 stop
BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss
$761
Turkish Airlines
Aug 20
BSL7:15 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
21h 25m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
May 11
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 05m
1 stop
BSL6:15 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss
$1,439

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Basel to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 9, 2026.
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BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 10/21

11:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

5:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$629

BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 10/22

12:15 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/31

9:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$636

BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 10/21

11:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/25

6:40 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops18h 45m

$637

BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 10/21

11:50 am-5:35 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/25

10:50 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$637

BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 9/10

6:10 am-5:15 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/23

5:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop11h 15m

$637
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BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 9/7

6:40 am-12:30 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/22

5:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop10h 55m

$637

BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 9/6

7:15 am-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

5:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop11h 00m

$637

BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 10/21

6:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

8:40 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop14h 35m

$638

BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

BSLORD

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 9/21

6:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

5:10 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$671

BaselChicago

BSL Basel EuroAirport Swiss - MDW Chicago Midway

BSLMDW

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 9/21

6:30 am-6:33 pm

2 stops19h 03m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/28

9:59 am-9:55 am

2 stops16h 56m

$676

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $556 to $761.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $629.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Basel, with most prices found around $460. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in January, then December is your next best option. Flight prices from Basel to Chicago during December average around $530.

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You could potentially save up to 29% on your flight if you consider stops on a Basel to Chicago flight.

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Fastest flight time

11h 20m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Basel to Chicago takes 11h 20m
There are no direct flights from Basel to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Basel to Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Basel to Chicago

  • How far is Basel to Chicago by plane?

    Chicago is 4381.2 mi away from Basel. Flights usually cover this in 11h 20m, 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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