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	$768	LOT 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Thu, Jun 18	The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $768
Cheapest one-way flight	$547	American, British Airways 2 stops 22 hr Sat, Jun 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $547
Last-minute weekend getaway	$886	KLM, TAROM 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Mon, Apr 13	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $886
Cheapest business class flights	$2,498	TAROM, Turkish Airlines 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago is currently $2,498

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: $590–720
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $720–1,100

Popular airlines from Bucharest to Chicago

Lufthansa

from $795

Typical price: $700–1,100

44 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
LOT

from $768

Typical price: $660–970

23 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $832

Typical price: $800–1,450

14 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
British Airways

from $882

Typical price: $690–1,600

14 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
SWISS

from $798

Typical price: $720–1,250

12 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day
Austrian

from $808

Typical price: $760–1,350

11 weekly connecting flights

OTP - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Bucharest

Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP)

Bucharest Romania 37 min 10 mi
Bucharest Băneasa - Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

Bucharest Romania 30 min 5 mi
Craiova international Airport (CRA)

Craiova Romania 2 hr 37 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 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 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 $590 to $720.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with LOT from $768. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $547.

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

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $795, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest LOT flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $768, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $832, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $882, flying from May 7 to May 23.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $798, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $808, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Bucharest to Chicago starts at $768 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 18. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $547 and departs on Sat, Jun 6.

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, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 44 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Bucharest to Chicago are:

LOT offers 23 connecting flights per week. LOT 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 14 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
SWISS offers 12 connecting flights per week. SWISS flies from Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Austrian offers 11 connecting flights per week. Austrian 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 $768. The cheapest one-way flight was with American, British Airways from $547.

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

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $795, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest LOT flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $768, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 18.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $832, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 15.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $882, flying from May 7 to May 23.
The cheapest SWISS flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $798, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.
The cheapest Austrian flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $808, flying from Apr 25 to May 11.

No airline flies direct from Bucharest to Chicago.

There are 44 Lufthansa connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 LOT 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 14 British Airways connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 SWISS connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Austrian 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 $886 is offered by KLM, TAROM from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13.

No airline flies direct from Bucharest to Chicago.

There are 44 Lufthansa connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 23 LOT 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 14 British Airways connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 12 SWISS connecting flights from Bucharest to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 11 Austrian 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 $2,498 from Thu, Jul 2 to Thu, Jul 16 with TAROM, Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Bucharest and Chicago start at $768 from Thu, Jun 4 to Thu, Jun 18.

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 $886 from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13 with KLM, TAROM.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Bucharest and Chicago at price $886 is offered by KLM, TAROM from Thu, Apr 9 to Mon, Apr 13.

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.