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

Turkish Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Basel

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

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 travel time from Chicago to Basel?

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

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

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 05m.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $785.

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

Prices for flights from Chicago to Basel refresh daily.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Basel.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Basel may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Basel. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:50 am - 10:00 amORD-BSL

15h 10m1 stop

6:05 pm - 11:05 amBSL-ORD

23h 00m1 stop

$603Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 16

9:20 pm - 10:00 amORD-BSL

30h 40m1 stop

7:00 pm - 6:15 pmBSL-ORD

30h 15m1 stop

$613Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 8

11:25 am - 9:45 amORD-BSL

15h 20m1 stop

10:40 am - 6:15 pmBSL-ORD

38h 35m1 stop

$616Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 14

8:20 pm - 10:00 amORD-BSL

30h 40m1 stop

10:55 am - 10:05 amBSL-ORD

30h 10m1 stop

$623Turkish Airlines

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Sun, Jan 18 - Tue, Feb 3

11:50 am - 10:00 amORD-BSL

15h 10m1 stop

6:05 pm - 10:05 amBSL-ORD

23h 00m1 stop

$627Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 29

11:50 am - 5:10 pmORD-BSL

22h 20m1 stop

10:55 am - 10:05 amBSL-ORD

30h 10m1 stop

$637Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20

9:33 am - 5:25 pmMDW-BSL

24h 52m2 stops

11:15 am - 5:37 pmBSL-MDW

37h 22m2 stops

$960Delta

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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

1:26 pm - 5:25 pmMDW-BSL

20h 59m2 stops

2:30 pm - 5:37 pmBSL-MDW

34h 07m2 stops

$978Delta

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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

11:21 am - 9:50 amMDW-BSL

15h 29m2 stops

6:05 am - 6:36 pmBSL-MDW

19h 31m2 stops

$1,004Delta

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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Jan 27

6:35 pm - 1:45 pmMDW-BSL

12h 10m2 stops

10:15 am - 6:05 pmBSL-MDW

14h 50m2 stops

$1,042Air France

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Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 14

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Basel

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 4

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 10m

1 stop

BSL10:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Mar 16

BSL6:05 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

23h 00m

1 stop

ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$603

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 25

ORD9:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

BSL10:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Apr 8

BSL7:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

30h 15m

1 stop

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$613

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 5

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

BSL9:45 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Apr 14

BSL10:40 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

38h 35m

1 stop

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$616

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British Airways flights from Chicago to Basel

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British Airways

Mar 4

ORD3:28 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

16h 27m

2 stops

BSL2:55 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Mar 16

BSL4:00 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

33h 29m

2 stops

ORD7:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$746

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British Airways

Nov 28

ORD4:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

14h 27m

2 stops

BSL2:10 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

Dec 9

BSL11:00 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

15h 23m

2 stops

ORD7:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$10,192

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ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

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Wed 3/4

11:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop15h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 3/16

6:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$603

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

9:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 4/8

7:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$613

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

11:25 am-9:45 am

1 stop15h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 4/14

10:40 am-6:15 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$616

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

8:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 2/3

10:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop30h 10m

$623

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:50 am-10:00 am

1 stop15h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/29

6:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$627

ChicagoBasel

ORD - BSL

ORDBSL

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 1/20

10:55 am-10:05 am

1 stop30h 10m

$637

ChicagoBasel

MDW - BSL

MDWBSL

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

9:33 am-5:25 pm

2 stops24h 52m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 2/15

11:15 am-5:37 pm

2 stops37h 22m

$960

ChicagoBasel

MDW - BSL

MDWBSL

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/11

1:26 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 59m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 2/15

2:30 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops34h 07m

$978

ChicagoBasel

MDW - BSL

MDWBSL

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/12

11:21 am-9:50 am

2 stops15h 29m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 1/27

6:05 am-6:36 pm

2 stops19h 31m

$1,004

ChicagoBasel

MDW - BSL

MDWBSL

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/5

6:35 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops12h 10m

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 4/14

10:15 am-6:05 pm

2 stops14h 50m

$1,042

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Basel from Chicago is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $881. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. The most expensive day to fly to Basel is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,839.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Basel?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Basel when you can find flight prices for as low as $732. Flying to Basel in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights to Basel are more costly in the afternoon, with an average ticket price of $1,135. Departure times in the afternoon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Basel takes 10h 45m

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How far is Chicago to Basel by plane?
There are 4381.2 mi between Chicago and Basel. By plane, this route typically takes 10h 35m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Basel?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Basel refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Basel?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Basel.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Basel?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Basel may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Basel. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to Basel?

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Can I find flights from Chicago to Basel with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Basel from Chicago with this policy.

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