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Cheap flights from Chicago to Bucharest from $224

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Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 6:35 pm
ORD
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OTP
12h 55m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 am - 12:55 pm
OTP
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ORD
14h 50m
1 stop
$499Lufthansa
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 1:10 am
ORD
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OTP
19h 30m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:45 pm - 7:55 pm
OTP
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ORD
14h 10m
1 stop
$510Lufthansa
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
Lufthansa Logo
10:50 pm - 6:35 pm
ORD
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OTP
12h 45m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
6:05 am - 12:55 pm
OTP
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ORD
14h 50m
1 stop
$517Lufthansa
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 8:50 am
ORD
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OTP
13h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 7:25 pm
OTP
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ORD
34h 55m
1 stop
$518Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
Lufthansa Logo
9:50 pm - 6:35 pm
ORD
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OTP
12h 45m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:50 pm - 8:05 pm
OTP
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ORD
13h 15m
1 stop
$520Lufthansa
Wed, Feb 18 - Fri, Feb 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:40 am - 3:15 am
ORD
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OTP
36h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 12:40 am
OTP
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ORD
22h 05m
1 stop
$521Multiple Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 8:30 pm
ORD
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OTP
16h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:10 am - 7:25 pm
OTP
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ORD
16h 15m
1 stop
$527Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 9
KLM Logo
1:29 pm - 1:00 pm
MDW
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OTP
15h 31m
2 stops
KLM Logo
8:35 am - 6:40 pm
OTP
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MDW
17h 05m
2 stops
$586KLM
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
KLM Logo
1:29 pm - 1:00 pm
MDW
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OTP
15h 31m
2 stops
KLM Logo
8:35 am - 6:40 pm
OTP
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MDW
17h 05m
2 stops
$622KLM
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 17
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 12:25 pm
MDW
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OTP
21h 55m
2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 8:42 am
OTP
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MDW
34h 42m
2 stops
$751Scandinavian Airlines
Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15

Lufthansa flights from Chicago to Bucharest

Our best Lufthansa deals on Chicago to Bucharest flight tickets
Lufthansa
May 6
ORD9:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 55m
1 stop
OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
May 13
OTP6:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
14h 50m
1 stop
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$499
Lufthansa
May 6
ORD9:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 30m
1 stop
OTP1:10 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
May 13
OTP1:45 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
14h 10m
1 stop
ORD7:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$510
Lufthansa
Mar 25
ORD10:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Apr 8
OTP6:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
14h 50m
1 stop
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$517

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Bucharest

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Bucharest flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 5
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 00m
1 stop
OTP8:50 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
Mar 11
OTP3:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
34h 55m
1 stop
ORD7:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$518
Turkish Airlines
Feb 23
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 10m
1 stop
OTP8:30 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Mar 9
OTP10:10 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
16h 15m
1 stop
ORD7:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$527
Turkish Airlines
Feb 14
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 30m
1 stop
OTP8:50 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
Mar 2
OTP9:55 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
20h 10m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$529

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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 February 3, 2026.
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ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

9:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/13

6:05 am-12:55 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$499

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

9:40 pm-1:10 am

1 stop19h 30m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 5/13

1:45 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$510

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/25

10:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 4/8

6:05 am-12:55 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$517

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

11:50 am-8:50 am

1 stop13h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 3/11

3:30 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop34h 55m

$518

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/18

9:50 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 2/27

2:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 15m

$520

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

6:40 am-3:15 am

2 stops36h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 3/9

9:35 am-12:40 am

1 stop22h 05m

$521

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

8:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 3/9

10:10 am-7:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$527

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

1:29 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops15h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/17

8:35 am-6:40 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$586

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/4

1:29 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops15h 31m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 3/17

8:35 am-6:40 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$622

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

6:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 5/15

6:00 am-8:42 am

2 stops34h 42m

$751

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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 $543. 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 $583.

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

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Bucharest. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $829. The most expensive day to fly to Bucharest is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around $952.

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 $727 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 $673 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$419

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 $419. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Bucharest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $844.
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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  • 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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Best airlines flying from Chicago to Bucharest

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Free Cancellation
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $326Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,677 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $503Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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Austrian AirlinesPriceFrom $517Free CancellationRating
7.5
896 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $541Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,448 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $553Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,714 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $566Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,759 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,531 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $575Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,141 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $576Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,179 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $578Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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