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7:00 am - 7:25 pmORD-BUD
29h 25m2 stops
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10:25 am - 4:45 pmBUD-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$445Scandinavian Airlines
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mié., oct. 22 - mié., nov. 5
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7:20 pm - 9:40 amORD-BUD
31h 20m1 stop
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10:25 am - 5:45 pmBUD-ORD
13h 20m1 stop
$457Scandinavian Airlines
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lun., mar. 2 - lun., mar. 16
Lufthansa Logo
9:50 pm - 4:15 pmORD-BUD
11h 25m1 stop
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2:35 pm - 8:05 pmBUD-ORD
12h 30m1 stop
$458Lufthansa
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mié., nov. 12 - mié., nov. 19
Lufthansa Logo
10:50 pm - 4:15 pmORD-BUD
11h 25m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:20 pm - 6:25 pmBUD-ORD
12h 05m1 stop
$465Lufthansa
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mar., oct. 28 - mar., nov. 4
United Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 4:15 pmORD-BUD
11h 25m1 stop
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6:25 am - 8:05 pmBUD-ORD
20h 40m1 stop
$500United Airlines
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dom., nov. 30 - vie., dic. 12
United Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 4:15 pmORD-BUD
14h 55m2 stops
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6:20 am - 2:55 pmBUD-ORD
15h 35m2 stops
$505United Airlines
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mié., nov. 12 - mié., nov. 19
SWISS Logo
6:50 pm - 2:05 pmORD-BUD
12h 15m1 stop
SWISS Logo
8:00 pm - 4:20 pmBUD-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$511SWISS
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dom., nov. 30 - lun., dic. 15
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11:45 pm - 8:00 amORD-BUD
25h 15m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 10:05 amBUD-ORD
27h 05m1 stop
$526Turkish Airlines
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mié., oct. 22 - mié., nov. 5
SWISS Logo
6:50 pm - 2:05 pmORD-BUD
12h 15m1 stop
SWISS Logo
2:55 pm - 4:20 pmBUD-ORD
32h 25m1 stop
$530SWISS
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mar., ene. 6 - lun., ene. 12
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8:20 pm - 7:10 pmORD-BUD
15h 50m1 stop
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9:10 am - 10:05 amBUD-ORD
31h 55m1 stop
$534Turkish Airlines
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jue., nov. 6 - lun., nov. 17

Delta flights from Chicago to Budapest

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Budapest flight tickets
Delta
Dec 2
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 00m
2 stops
BUD11:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Dec 11
BUD6:30 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
22h 17m
2 stops
ORD9:47 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$517
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Delta
Nov 17
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
BUD9:40 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Dec 8
BUD12:40 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
33h 30m
1 stop
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$521
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Delta
Nov 19
MDW1:15 pmChicago Midway
19h 55m
2 stops
BUD4:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Dec 9
BUD1:55 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
16h 54m
2 stops
MDW11:49 pmChicago Midway
$523
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Scandinavian Airlines flights from Chicago to Budapest

Our best Scandinavian Airlines deals on Chicago to Budapest flight tickets
Scandinavian Airlines
Oct 22
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 25m
2 stops
BUD7:25 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Nov 5
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
13h 20m
1 stop
ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$445
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Scandinavian Airlines
Mar 2
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mar 16
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
13h 20m
1 stop
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$457
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Scandinavian Airlines
Oct 31
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Nov 13
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
13h 20m
1 stop
ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$470
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Budapest 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 octubre 1, 2025.
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ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/22

7:00 am-7:25 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 11/5

10:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$445

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/2

7:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 3/16

10:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$457

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/12

9:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 11/19

2:35 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop12h 30m

$458

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 10/28

10:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mar. 11/4

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$465

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 11/30

9:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

vie. 12/12

6:25 am-8:05 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$500

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 11/12

6:20 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops14h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 11/19

6:20 am-2:55 pm

2 stops15h 35m

$505

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 11/30

6:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 12/15

8:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$511

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 10/22

11:45 pm-8:00 am

1 stop25h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

mié. 11/5

2:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop27h 05m

$526

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/6

6:50 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 1/12

2:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$530

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 11/6

8:20 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

lun. 11/17

9:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop31h 55m

$534

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $562, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Budapest, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $598.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Budapest is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $778. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Chicago to Budapest on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $934. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Budapest when you can find flight prices for as low as $665. Flying to Budapest in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,095.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Budapest from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Budapest for around $729 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Budapest from Chicago for as low as $695 on momondo.

How have Chicago to Budapest flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for Chicago to Budapest flights are approximately 13% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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  • How far is Chicago to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl by plane?

    There are 4809.2 mi between Chicago and Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 11h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

    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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport?

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

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Budapest?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Budapest

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Scandinavian AirlinesPriceFrom $459Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,510 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $527Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,443 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $546Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,984 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $561Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,754 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $565Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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FinnairPriceFrom $565Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,332 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $575Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $588Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,413 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $596Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,122 reviews
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Austrian AirlinesPriceFrom $601Free CancellationRating
7.6
850 reviews
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