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Cheap flights from Chicago to Bucharest from $236

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9:50 pm - 1:05 amORD-OTP
19h 15m1 stop
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1:05 pm - 6:25 pmOTP-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$522Lufthansa
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Wed, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 14
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8:20 pm - 8:30 pmORD-OTP
16h 10m1 stop
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10:10 am - 6:25 pmOTP-ORD
16h 15m1 stop
$529Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 27
Lufthansa Logo
10:35 pm - 11:55 pmORD-OTP
17h 20m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
2:45 pm - 8:05 pmOTP-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$530Lufthansa
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Mon, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 3:45 pmORD-OTP
12h 55m1 stop
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5:55 am - 1:10 pmOTP-ORD
15h 15m1 stop
$531Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Tue, Dec 16
Lufthansa Logo
9:40 pm - 6:35 pmORD-OTP
12h 55m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
5:55 am - 12:55 pmOTP-ORD
15h 00m1 stop
$533Lufthansa
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Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 3:45 pmORD-OTP
12h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 8:05 pmOTP-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$534Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 1:05 amORD-OTP
22h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:50 pm - 7:55 pmOTP-ORD
14h 05m1 stop
$535Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 24
British Airways Logo
10:45 pm - 11:45 pmORD-OTP
18h 00m1 stop
British Airways Logo
8:20 am - 6:15 pmOTP-ORD
17h 55m1 stop
$536British Airways
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Sun, Mar 22 - Sun, Apr 19
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 12:10 pmMDW-OTP
17h 35m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 6:34 pmOTP-MDW
19h 34m2 stops
$576Delta
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Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 7
Delta Logo
10:46 am - 12:05 pmMDW-OTP
17h 19m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 4:16 pmOTP-MDW
18h 16m2 stops
$577Delta
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Sat, Jan 24 - Sat, Feb 7

British Airways flights from Chicago to Bucharest

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British Airways
Mar 22
ORD10:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 00m
1 stop
OTP11:45 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Apr 19
OTP8:20 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 55m
1 stop
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$536
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British Airways
Mar 29
ORD5:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
13h 05m
1 stop
OTP2:05 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Apr 8
OTP8:25 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
17h 50m
1 stop
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$551
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British Airways
Jan 9
ORD9:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
17h 40m
1 stop
OTP11:25 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Jan 16
OTP8:00 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
ORD6:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$560
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Air Canada flights from Chicago to Bucharest

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Air Canada
Mar 23
ORD12:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m
2 stops
OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Apr 15
OTP12:40 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
29h 28m
2 stops
ORD10:08 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$565
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Air Canada
Apr 2
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 35m
2 stops
OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Apr 7
OTP1:50 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
28h 05m
2 stops
ORD9:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$575
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Air Canada
Apr 2
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 35m
2 stops
OTP6:35 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Apr 10
OTP12:40 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
33h 21m
2 stops
ORD2:01 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$578
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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 November 12, 2025.
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ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/31

9:50 pm-1:05 am

1 stop19h 15m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Wed 1/14

1:05 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$522

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

8:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 2/27

10:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$529

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

10:35 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 12/11

2:45 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$530

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

6:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 12/16

5:55 am-1:10 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$531

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

9:40 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Mon 4/27

5:55 am-12:55 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$533

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

6:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Thu 12/11

2:45 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$534

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

7:05 pm-1:05 am

1 stop22h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Fri 4/24

1:50 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop14h 05m

$535

ChicagoBucharest

ORD - OTP

ORDOTP

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

10:45 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sun 4/19

8:20 am-6:15 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$536

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/31

10:35 am-12:10 pm

2 stops17h 35m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Tue 4/7

7:00 am-6:34 pm

2 stops19h 34m

$576

ChicagoBucharest

MDW - OTP

MDWOTP

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

10:46 am-12:05 pm

2 stops17h 19m

Bucharest Otopeni Intl

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-4:16 pm

2 stops18h 16m

$577

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

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 day to depart on your flight to Bucharest?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Bucharest. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $773. The most expensive day to fly to Bucharest is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $947.

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.

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 $738 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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$827

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The best flight deal from Chicago to Bucharest found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $827
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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 12h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

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

    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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Best airlines flying from Chicago to Bucharest

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Free Cancellation
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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $385Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,575 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $503Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,044 reviews
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Austrian AirlinesPriceFrom $517Free CancellationRating
7.6
868 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $538Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,135 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $575Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,516 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $587Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,784 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $588Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,570 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $595Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,015 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $618Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,486 reviews
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Air SerbiaPriceFrom $655Free CancellationRating
6.2
207 reviews
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