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Flights from Chicago to Budapest
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Budapest. The fastest way is one stop via London or Munich, about 10h 30m door to door (114 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 30m
Chicago to Budapest at a glance
Fastest journey10h 30mVia London, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via London or Munich
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Budapest
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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CHI London (LHR) BUD
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
Fri19:15 CHI08:37 LHR0h 53m connection09:30 LHR12:45 BUDBritish Airways
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CHI Munich (MUC) BUD
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Wed19:00 CHI10:07 MUC1h 23m connection11:30 MUC12:35 BUDUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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CHI Paris (CDG) BUD
Leg 1: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, easyJet, ASL Airlines France
Sun04:00 CHI18:29 CDG2h 01m connection20:30 CDG22:18 BUDAir France
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CHI Frankfurt (FRA) BUD
Leg 1: Lufthansa, United Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Thu19:15 CHI09:59 FRA2h 16m connection12:15 FRA13:34 BUDUnited Airlines + Lufthansa
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CHI Amsterdam (AMS) BUD
Leg 1: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: KLM
Mon19:00 CHI09:25 AMS2h 20m connection11:45 AMS13:30 BUDUnited Airlines + KLM
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CHI Dublin (DUB) BUD
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Aer Lingus · Leg 2: Ryanair, Aer Lingus
Fri21:30 CHI10:30 DUB5h 15m connection15:45 DUB19:19 BUDAer Lingus + Ryanair
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
- 10h 30mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +7hBudapest vs Chicago
- Currency in Budapest
- HUF
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → BUD
Flights from Chicago to Budapest: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Budapest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in London, Munich and Paris. 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 Chicago to Budapest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,744 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Budapest?
The best connecting points are London (LHR), Munich (MUC), Paris (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). American Airlines flies both legs via London, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Budapest?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Budapest?
Budapest is 7 hours ahead of Chicago.
