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Flights from Budapest to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Budapest to Chicago. The fastest way is one stop via Munich or Frankfurt, about 11h 33m door to door (86 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 33m
Budapest to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey11h 33mVia Munich, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Munich or Frankfurt
Best ways to fly from Budapest to Chicago
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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BUD Munich (MUC) CHI
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon09:15 BUD10:22 MUC1h 08m connection11:30 MUC13:48 CHILufthansa + United Airlines
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BUD Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
Mon06:00 BUD07:30 FRA1h 30m connection09:00 FRA10:49 CHILufthansa + United Airlines
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BUD London (LHR) CHI
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
Tue07:30 BUD09:00 LHR1h 00m connection10:00 LHR12:27 CHIBritish Airways + American Airlines
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BUD Copenhagen (CPH) CHI
Leg 1: Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS, Wizz Air · Leg 2: SAS, Emirates
Mon10:30 BUD12:13 CPH1h 47m connection14:00 CPH16:02 CHISAS
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BUD Dublin (DUB) CHI
Leg 1: Ryanair, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus
Mon12:45 BUD14:52 DUB1h 53m connection16:45 DUB18:50 CHIAer Lingus
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BUD Paris (CDG) CHI
Leg 1: Air France, easyJet, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines
Mon06:30 BUD08:38 CDG2h 52m connection11:30 CDG12:56 CHIAir France + United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 7,744 km4,809 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 33mon current schedules
- Time difference
- -7hChicago vs Budapest
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- BUD → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Budapest to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Chicago?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Munich, Frankfurt and London. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Chicago?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,744 km.
Where do you change planes between Budapest and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Munich (MUC), Frankfurt (FRA), London (LHR) and Copenhagen (CPH). Lufthansa flies both legs via Munich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Budapest and Chicago?
Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Budapest and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Budapest.
