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Cheap flights from Chicago to Bucharest from $323

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 8:50 am
ORD
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OTP
28h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 6:25 pm
OTP
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ORD
28h 35m1 stop
$521Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24
Lufthansa Logo
9:50 pm - 1:05 am
ORD
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OTP
19h 15m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 am - 11:10 am
OTP
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ORD
13h 15m1 stop
$522Lufthansa
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 8:25 pm
ORD
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OTP
16h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 6:15 pm
OTP
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ORD
16h 45m1 stop
$523Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 8:30 pm
ORD
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OTP
16h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 10:05 am
OTP
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ORD
31h 55m1 stop
$527Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
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11:50 am - 2:10 pm
ORD
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OTP
18h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 11:05 am
OTP
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ORD
20h 15m1 stop
$533Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 28 - Wed, Mar 18
Lufthansa Logo
4:05 pm - 2:10 pm
ORD
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OTP
14h 05m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 am - 1:25 pm
OTP
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ORD
15h 30m1 stop
$534Lufthansa
Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 8:50 am
ORD
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OTP
28h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 6:25 pm
OTP
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ORD
16h 15m1 stop
$537Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
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4:10 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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OTP
15h 40m1 stop
SWISS Logo
6:30 am - 4:20 pm
OTP
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ORD
17h 50m1 stop
$538SWISS
Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 23
Delta Logo
1:26 pm - 1:00 pm
MDW
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OTP
15h 34m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:29 pm
OTP
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MDW
19h 29m2 stops
$576Delta
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
Delta Logo
6:14 pm - 10:50 pm
MDW
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OTP
20h 36m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:29 pm
OTP
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MDW
19h 29m2 stops
$579Delta
Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 21

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Bucharest

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Turkish Airlines
Feb 10
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
OTP8:50 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
Feb 24
OTP9:50 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
28h 35m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$521
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 19
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 10m
1 stop
OTP8:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Feb 3
OTP10:10 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
31h 55m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$527
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 28
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 20m
1 stop
OTP2:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Mar 18
OTP9:50 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$533
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British Airways flights from Chicago to Bucharest

Our best British Airways deals on Chicago to Bucharest flight tickets
British Airways
Jan 24
ORD11:39 amChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 06m
2 stops
OTP11:45 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Feb 7
OTP8:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
36h 25m
2 stops
ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$562
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British Airways
Jan 9
ORD11:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 26m
2 stops
OTP3:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Jan 16
OTP8:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
31h 12m
2 stops
ORD7:12 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$566
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British Airways
Feb 11
ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 50m
1 stop
OTP8:00 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Feb 15
OTP4:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
29h 40m
1 stop
ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$567
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Bucharest 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 December 18, 2025.
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ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

8:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/24

9:50 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$521

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

9:50 pm-1:05 am

1 stop19h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 2/7

5:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop13h 15m

$522

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

7:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/8

9:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$523

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

8:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/3

10:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop31h 55m

$527

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/28

11:50 am-2:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 3/18

9:50 pm-11:05 am

1 stop20h 15m

$533

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

4:05 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 2/6

5:55 am-1:25 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$534

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

8:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop28h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/3

10:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$537

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

4:10 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 1/23

6:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$538

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

1:26 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops15h 34m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 29m

$576

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/8

6:14 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops20h 36m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 29m

$579

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Bucharest?

In general, October is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Bucharest. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $569. If you aren’t able to travel to Bucharest during the month of October, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $599.

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

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Bucharest is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Chicago to Bucharest in the morning for as low as $694. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Bucharest is in the afternoon when prices are around $911.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Bucharest flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Bucharest?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Bucharest from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Bucharest for around $723 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Bucharest from Chicago for as low as $634 on momondo.

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Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Bucharest flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Chicago to Bucharest.

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Best Price Found

$218

Fastest flight time

9h 50m

Direct flights

Mon and Fri

Airports in Bucharest

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Bucharest from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $218. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Bucharest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $814.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Bucharest takes 9h 50m
Direct flights go from Chicago to Bucharest on Monday and Friday. The only airline offering direct flights is HiSky.
There are 2 airports in Bucharest. From Chicago there are direct flights to Bucharest Otopeni Intl (OTP).
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  • How far is Chicago to Bucharest by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Chicago to Bucharest is 5200.7 mi. Flights usually cover this in 9h 50m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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    Prices for flights from Chicago to Bucharest are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Bucharest?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Bucharest.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Bucharest?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Bucharest 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 Bucharest. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $385Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,607 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $503Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,102 reviews
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Austrian AirlinesPriceFrom $517Free CancellationRating
7.6
879 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $538Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,149 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $568Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,428 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,507 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $570Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,635 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $575Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,585 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $595Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,093 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $597Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,815 reviews
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