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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,417. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Chicago.$1,208 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Mon, 9 Nov.Return flight with Ryanair and Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,208, select.

Chicago.$1,265 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,265, select.

Chicago.$1,268 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Air Serbia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 23 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Serbia, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,268, select.

Chicago.$1,280 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Thu, 3 Dec.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,280, select.

Chicago.$1,280 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Fri, 6 Nov.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,280, select.

Chicago.$1,282 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,282, select.

Chicago.$1,290 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Mon, 19 Oct.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,290, select.

Chicago.$1,290 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,290, select.

Chicago.$1,312 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Nov, returning Mon, 8 Feb.Return flight with American Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with American Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 8 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,312, select.

Chicago.$1,314 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,314, select.

Chicago.$1,324 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,324, select.

Chicago.$1,332 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Tue, 15 Sep.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,332, select.

Chicago.$1,377 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb, returning Sun, 21 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Chicago Midway.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,377, select.

Chicago.$1,397 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 May, returning Tue, 25 May.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 18 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 25 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,397, select.

Chicago.$1,413 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Tue, 21 Jul.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 21 Jul, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,413, select.

Chicago.$1,419 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with Lufthansa and SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,419, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Chicago

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Alternative Bucharest to Chicago routes

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Bucharest to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,207
Cheapest month to fly	November

Finding cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Rockford.

How much are return flights from Bucharest to Chicago?

The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest to Chicago is $1,207. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Bucharest to Chicago?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Bucharest to Chicago. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,207.

How many flights are there a week from Bucharest to Chicago?

As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from Bucharest to Chicago.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest to Chicago is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

If you're flying from Bucharest, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.5 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from $1,207.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Chicago on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest to Chicago on Thursday, 5 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Bucharest to Chicago?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bucharest and Chicago. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Bucharest to Chicago?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Chicago but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Chicago?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Chicago is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Chicago?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Chicago, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -8°C. The rainiest month is August.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Bucharest to Chicago with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Chicago is Ryanair .

Flying from Bucharest to Chicago: what you need to know

Bucharest has two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Chicago departing from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) or Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU).
Step off your plane in Chicago at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Chicago's timezone is UTC-6, making Chicago eight hours behind Bucharest.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Bucharest to Chicago flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Chicago

Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Bucharest to Chicago flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Bucharest to Chicago across the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Save on your Bucharest to Chicago flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Flying from Bucharest

Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Bucharest to Chicago flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Otopeni Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
- Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Bucharest Otopeni Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bucharest to Chicago or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Of the departures from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.

Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU)

You can get to BBU from central Bucharest in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Bucharest Baneasa Airport the day before your flight from Bucharest to Chicago:
Bucharest Baneasa Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.

Arriving in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Bucharest to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Pick up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and explore Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks ahead of your Bucharest to Chicago flight.
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)

Once your flight from Bucharest to Chicago has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is approximately 14 kilometres from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
You can expect the trip to take about 30 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Bucharest to Chicago, kick back at a hotel close to MDW. These are some great options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Chicago Midway Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Dollar, Hertz or Budget and make a speedy getaway.
Score the best price by securing your ride from MDW four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
The address for Chicago Midway Airport is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)

Hop off your flight from Bucharest to Chicago and travel to your hotel or jump right into sightseeing. The centre of Chicago is around 129 kilometres from Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) and typically takes 1 hour 40 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport can take you there in about 2 hours.
Start your journey without worrying about how to get to where you're going with a Chicago Rockford Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted names here like Budget, Alamo and National.
Rental providers sometimes offer promotions on early bookings, so book your vehicle from RFD well ahead of your flight from Bucharest to Chicago. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.
Chicago Rockford Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

March is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Chicago, while July is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Chicago based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Bucharest to Chicago ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Chicago around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

After booking your flight from Bucharest to Chicago, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Chicago itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago, Indianapolis is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.