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Cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago from $485

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Cheap round-trip flights

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Bucharest to Chicago.
8:35 am - 2:40 pmOTP-ORD
14h 05m1 stop
5:10 pm - 3:50 pmORD-OTP
14h 40m1 stop
Tue, Apr 22 - Tue, May 6
8:35 am - 2:10 pmOTP-ORD
13h 35m1 stop
5:10 pm - 8:10 pmORD-OTP
19h 00m1 stop
Sat, Apr 19 - Mon, May 5
8:25 am - 6:15 pmOTP-ORD
17h 50m1 stop
7:10 pm - 1:25 amORD-OTP
22h 15m1 stop
$596British Airways
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Mon, Jun 16 - Tue, Sep 16
4:50 pm - 2:10 pmOTP-ORD
29h 20m1 stop
4:20 pm - 1:00 pmORD-OTP
12h 40m1 stop
$601KLM
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Thu, Apr 24 - Thu, May 8
7:00 am - 2:10 pmOTP-ORD
15h 10m1 stop
4:20 pm - 12:55 amORD-OTP
24h 35m1 stop
$624KLM
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Thu, Apr 24 - Sat, May 31
3:30 pm - 2:45 pmOTP-ORD
31h 15m1 stop
4:59 pm - 11:50 pmORD-OTP
22h 51m2 stops
$631British Airways
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Mon, Apr 14 - Fri, Jun 6
6:30 pm - 3:10 pmOTP-ORD
28h 40m1 stop
5:10 pm - 11:10 pmORD-OTP
22h 00m2 stops
$636LOT
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Mon, Jun 16 - Tue, Sep 16
5:35 am - 12:20 pmOTP-ORD
14h 45m1 stop
2:20 pm - 11:10 pmORD-OTP
24h 50m1 stop
$653LOT
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Thu, Jul 3 - Thu, Jul 24
5:35 pm - 11:00 amOTP-ORD
25h 25m1 stop
6:30 pm - 11:40 pmORD-OTP
21h 10m1 stop
$731Lufthansa
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Fri, Jun 20 - Fri, Sep 12
6:40 pm - 10:55 amOTP-ORD
24h 15m1 stop
10:30 pm - 11:30 pmORD-OTP
17h 00m1 stop
$791Lufthansa
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Fri, Apr 18 - Sat, Jun 7

United Airlines flights from Bucharest to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Bucharest to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Jul 3
OTP12:40 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
31h 51m
2 stops
ORD12:31 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 24
ORD12:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
15h 55m
2 stops
OTP11:55 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
United Airlines
Apr 26
OTP6:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
25h 24m
2 stops
ORD11:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 6
ORD12:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
16h 10m
2 stops
OTP1:00 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
United Airlines
Apr 7
OTP6:05 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
35h 41m
2 stops
ORD9:46 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 21
ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
OTP5:55 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

Air France flights from Bucharest to Chicago

Our best Air France deals on Bucharest to Chicago flight tickets
Air France
Apr 11
OTP8:40 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
23h 19m
2 stops
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 18
ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
OTP11:55 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl
Air France
Apr 11
OTP8:40 amBucharest Otopeni Intl
23h 19m
2 stops
ORD11:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 18
ORD12:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
OTP8:10 pmBucharest Otopeni Intl

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Bucharest, with most prices found around $598. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then April is your next best option. Flight prices from Bucharest to Chicago during April average around $617.

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

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $660. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Bucharest to Chicago for around $723.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the afternoon. Flights from Bucharest to Chicago during this time can be as low as $658. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is in the evening when prices are around $753.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Bucharest when booking 21 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $707 when searching 21 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Bucharest for as low as $468 on momondo.

How have Bucharest to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2025, prices for Bucharest to Chicago flights are approximately 10% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Bucharest to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Bucharest to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Bucharest to Chicago (BUH to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$485

Fastest flight time

12h 55m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Chicago

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Bucharest in the past 72 hours is $485. The best round-trip flight deal from Bucharest to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $592.
The fastest flight from Bucharest to Chicago takes 12h 55m
There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Bucharest Otopeni Intl Airport - Chicago Midway Airport.
There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

  • How far is Bucharest to Chicago by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Bucharest to Chicago is 5200.7 mi. 13h 05m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

    Prices for flights from Bucharest to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Bucharest to Chicago?

    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 Bucharest to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The required travel and health documents for your Chicago 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 Chicago. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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


Best airlines flying from Bucharest to Chicago

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $336Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,748 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $548Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $570Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,321 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $580Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,713 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $581Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,425 reviews
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LOTPriceFrom $582Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,065 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $585Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,899 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $593Free CancellationRating
6.7
6,961 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $594Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,614 reviews
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