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Flight deals from Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,230. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Chicago.$1,078 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,078, select.
Chicago.$1,078 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,078, select.
Chicago.$1,078 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Fri, 19 Feb.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 19 Feb, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,078, select.
Chicago.$1,078 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 May, returning Thu, 13 May.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 6 May, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 13 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,078, select.
Chicago.$1,079 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov, returning Mon, 14 Dec.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,079, select.
Chicago.$1,079 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,079, select.
Chicago.$1,087 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,087, select.
Chicago.$1,090 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Apr, returning Sun, 25 Apr.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 25 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,090, select.
Chicago.$1,093 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,093, select.
Chicago.$1,134 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,134, select.
Chicago.$1,143 per passenger.Departing Sat, 24 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Sat, 24 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago Midway on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,143, select.
Chicago.$1,143 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Nov, returning Tue, 13 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,143, select.
Chicago.$1,170 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr, returning Mon, 3 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 3 May, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,170, select.
Chicago.$1,176 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,176, select.
Chicago.$1,181 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Fri, 28 Aug.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,181, select.
Chicago.$1,185 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with LOT.Outbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Bucharest Otopeni on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with LOT, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Bucharest Otopeni.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,185, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jun
from $1,254
Jul
from $1,230
Aug
from $1,185
Sep
from $1,087
Oct
from $1,078
Nov
from $1,078
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Feb
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Apr
from $1,090
May
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Alternative Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Chicago Midway

14km from central Chicago
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Chicago O'Hare International

25km from central Chicago
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from $1,078
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Chicago Dupage County

51km from central Chicago
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Chicago Rockford

126km from central Chicago
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Bucharest to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$1,078
Cheapest month to flyNovember

Finding cheap flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

There are 4 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International, Chicago Dupage County, and Chicago Rockford.
The best price we found for a return flight from Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago is $1,078. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,078.
As of June 2026, there are no flights flying from Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago.
The cheapest month to fly from Bucharest Otopeni to Chicago is usually November.
If you're flying from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.4 km away from the centre of Chicago. We've found flights into this airport from $1,078.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Chicago on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bucharest Otopeni Airport and Chicago. Most routes have one or more stops.
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.
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.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 19°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.
Currently, British Airways offers the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Travelling from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Chicago: what you need to know

  • Chicago is eight hours behind Bucharest, where Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport is located. Chicago follows the UTC-6 timezone.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your OTP to Chicago flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from OTP to Chicago, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)

  • Located around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest, OTP can be reached in about 30 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to OTP:

  • Of the flights that depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Chicago

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago flight is $653. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,078. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.

  • Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from OTP to Chicago if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to get the best prices across each month and land an incredible deal.

  • There's no need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from OTP to Chicago.

  • Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 30 minutes.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago. Check in to one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:

  • Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from OTP to Chicago.

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is roughly 16 kilometres from central Chicago. After your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago, it'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 30 minutes or so.

  • You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near MDW. Unwind and get cosy after your OTP to Chicago flight at any of these perfectly located options:

  • Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.

  • Chicago Midway International Airport is located at 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

  • Hop off your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago and go straight to your hotel or start taking in the sights right away. Central Chicago is around 145 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes to reach driving.

  • The journey takes about 2 hours if you use public transport.

  • Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by staying at a hotel near RFD after your OTP to Chicago flight. Recover from a day of travel or simply take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:

  • Rental providers sometimes offer discounts for early bookings, so book your vehicle from RFD ahead of your flight from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago. A bit of planning goes a long way for your wallet.

  • The street address for Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

  • January is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago, while July is the most popular. Work out the ideal time to visit Chicago based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport to Chicago plane ticket, think about the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from OTP to Chicago in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

More about Chicago

Explore more of the United States

  • Chicago has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United States you should also see. About 451 kilometres southeast of Chicago, a visit to Columbus will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.

  • Indianapolis is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No journey is complete without dropping by Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.

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