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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest from $280

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 7:10 pm
ORD
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BUD
16h 55m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 4:10 pm
BUD
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ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$593Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
SWISS Logo
5:55 pm - 7:10 pm
ORD
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BUD
19h 15m2 stops
SWISS Logo
8:00 pm - 2:10 pm
BUD
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ORD
48h 10m2 stops
$597SWISS
Sun, Mar 22 - Sat, Mar 28
Lufthansa Logo
6:00 pm - 9:10 pm
ORD
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BUD
20h 10m1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
1:20 pm - 6:25 pm
BUD
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ORD
12h 05m1 stop
$600Lufthansa
Sun, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 20
Air Canada Logo
8:45 pm - 8:50 am
ORD
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BUD
53h 05m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:55 am - 8:08 pm
BUD
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ORD
21h 13m2 stops
$605Air Canada
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, May 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:45 pm
ORD
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BUD
20h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 5:48 pm
BUD
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ORD
16h 58m2 stops
$606Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 11 - Thu, Jan 22
SWISS Logo
6:50 pm - 8:50 am
ORD
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BUD
31h 00m1 stop
SWISS Logo
7:10 pm - 3:55 pm
BUD
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ORD
27h 45m1 stop
$607SWISS
Sun, Jan 11 - Mon, Apr 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:10 pm
ORD
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BUD
20h 10m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 10:06 am
BUD
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ORD
26h 41m2 stops
$610Multiple Airlines
Sun, Dec 28 - Tue, Jan 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 am - 5:10 pm
ORD
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BUD
25h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 3:55 pm
BUD
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ORD
27h 45m1 stop
$611Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 2 - Mon, Jun 15
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 11:40 am
ORD
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BUD
11h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 7:21 pm
BUD
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ORD
19h 51m2 stops
$613Delta
Wed, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 20
SWISS Logo
5:50 pm - 2:05 pm
ORD
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37h 15m2 stops
SWISS Logo
6:15 am - 4:20 pm
BUD
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ORD
17h 05m1 stop
$614SWISS
Mon, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 22

Scandinavian Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest

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Scandinavian Airlines
May 27
ORD7:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 55m
1 stop
BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
May 31
BUD7:50 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 20m
1 stop
ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$593
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Scandinavian Airlines
Jan 7
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Jan 18
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
13h 30m
1 stop
ORD4:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$616
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Scandinavian Airlines
Jan 10
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
BUD9:40 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 6
BUD10:25 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
12h 45m
1 stop
ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$618
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SWISS flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest

Our best SWISS deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest flight tickets
SWISS
Mar 22
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 15m
2 stops
BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Mar 28
BUD8:00 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
48h 10m
2 stops
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$597
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SWISS
Jan 11
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 00m
1 stop
BUD8:50 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Apr 6
BUD7:10 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
27h 45m
1 stop
ORD3:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$607
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SWISS
Jan 5
ORD5:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 15m
2 stops
BUD2:05 pmBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
Jan 22
BUD6:15 amBudapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
17h 05m
1 stop
ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$614
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 December 16, 2025.
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ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/27

7:15 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sun 5/31

7:50 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$593

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

5:55 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops19h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 3/28

8:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops48h 10m

$597

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/28

6:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/20

1:20 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$600

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/31

8:45 pm-8:50 am

2 stops53h 05m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Sat 5/30

5:55 am-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 13m

$605

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

6:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/22

7:50 am-5:48 pm

2 stops16h 58m

$606

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

6:50 pm-8:50 am

1 stop31h 00m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 4/6

7:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$607

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/28

6:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/20

2:25 pm-10:06 am

2 stops26h 41m

$610

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/2

8:45 am-5:10 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Mon 6/15

7:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$611

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/7

5:20 pm-11:40 am

1 stop11h 20m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Tue 1/20

6:30 am-7:21 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$613

ChicagoBudapest

ORD - BUD

ORDBUD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

5:50 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

Thu 1/22

6:15 am-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$614

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Budapest?

The cheapest month to fly to Budapest from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $572, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Budapest, with average flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $615.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Budapest for around $718 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Budapest from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $713 on momondo.

How have Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest flights are approximately 17% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

16h 50m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest takes 16h 50m
There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest.
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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl by plane?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl and Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl are 4813.8 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 16h 50m.

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

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

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Budapest?

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7.4
1,606 reviews
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6.8
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7.3
4,104 reviews
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7.5
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7.5
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6.7
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