Find Cheap Flights from Bucharest to Chicago (BUH - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$648	LOT 1 stop 18 hr Sat, May 23 — Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $648
Cheapest one-way flight	$447	British Airways 1 stop 16 hr Wed, Apr 22	The cheapest one-way flight from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $447
Last-minute weekend getaway	$721	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 21 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Sun, Mar 1	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $721
Cheapest business class flights	$2,608	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 17 hr Thu, May 21 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $2,608

Fastest flight	12 hr 55 min	The fastest flight with stops from Bucharest to Chicago takes 12 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $600–740
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $740–1,150

Popular airlines from Bucharest to Chicago

LOT

from $648

Typical price: $670–1,000

21 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
Lufthansa

from $669

Typical price: $720–1,150

19 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,237

Typical price: $1,250–1,850

14 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $709

Typical price: $820–1,500

14 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
British Airways

from $735

Typical price: $700–1,600

8 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
SWISS

from $674

Typical price: $750–1,300

7 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

Bucharest Romania 38 min 10 mi
Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

Bucharest Romania 32 min 5 mi
Craiova international Airport (CRA)

Craiova Romania 2 hr 36 min 109 mi
Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)

Brașov Romania 2 hr 53 min 93 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 27 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 24 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 59 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Bucharest to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $600 to $740.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with LOT from $648. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from $447.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LOT flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $648, flying from May 23 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $669, flying from Apr 17 to May 2.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $1,237, flying from May 25 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $709, flying from Mar 23 to Apr 5.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $735, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $674, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago starts at $648 from Sat, May 23 to Sat, Jun 6. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $447 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.

12 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Bucharest to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Bucharest to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Bucharest to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Bucharest to Chicago.

In terms of flights, LOT is the most popular. LOT offers 21 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Bucharest to Chicago are:

Lufthansa offers 19 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Turkish Airlines offers 14 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
British Airways offers 8 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
SWISS offers 7 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Bucharest and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with LOT from $648. The cheapest one-way flight was with British Airways from $447.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest LOT flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $648, flying from May 23 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $669, flying from Apr 17 to May 2.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $1,237, flying from May 25 to Jun 9.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $709, flying from Mar 23 to Apr 5.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $735, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $674, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 26.

No airline flies direct from Bucharest to Chicago.

There are 21 LOT connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Lufthansa connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 British Airways connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SWISS connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Bucharest and Chicago at price $721 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

No airline flies direct from Bucharest to Chicago.

There are 21 LOT connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 Lufthansa connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 8 British Airways connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 SWISS connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Chicago.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Bucharest to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Bucharest and Chicago start at $2,608 from Thu, May 21 to Wed, Jun 3 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Bucharest and Chicago start at $648 from Sat, May 23 to Sat, Jun 6.

To book business class trips from Bucharest to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Bucharest and Chicago starts at $721 from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Bucharest and Chicago at price $721 is offered by Turkish Airlines from Sat, Feb 28 to Sun, Mar 1.

To find last-minute flight deals from Bucharest to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.