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Travelers usually depart from O Hare International, Chicago Midway International, Chicago, IL - Union Station, Chicago Rockford International, or Chicago Downtown Greyhound Station when they travel from Chicago to Budapest. Book your trip to arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Budapest - Keleti, Budapest - Deli, Budapest - Népliget, or Budapest - Kelenföld. The most popular airlines for this route are Wizz Air, United Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, and WestJet. Chicago and Budapest have 401 direct flights per week.
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Budapest
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
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| Wizz Air | WZZ | W6 | No | Opens 48 days before flight Closes 3 hours before flight |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Ryanair | RYR | FR | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight |
| Lufthansa | DLH | LH | Yes | 0 0 |
| WestJet | WJA | WS | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
Budapest travel tips
1) Visit the park where all Soviet sculptures in Budapest were transferred | The first bridge connecting the two parts of Budapest appeared only in 1849. It is called the Chain Bridge and was once a wonder of the world thanks to its hanging construction type. The bridge railings are adorned with elaborate ornamentation, and statues of lions are also installed on the bridge. |
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2) Climb the Castle Hill on a 19th-century cable car and see the former royal residence in Budapest | Castle Hill rises above Budapest, offering wonderful views of the city. You can climb the hill by the old cable car called Sikló. On the hill, there is the former residence of the Hungarian kings, Budai Vár. Now it houses the National Gallery and the Museum of the History of Budapest. |
3) Ride a historic retro tram to enjoy all the beauties of Budapest city centre | There are several retro tram routes in Budapest. They run at a specific time and are more expensive than regular public transport. For example, the retro tram on route 2 runs only on Saturdays from 14:50 to 20:30. The historic tram number 19 runs only on Sundays from 14:45 to 20:30. The ticket price is 500 HUF (1.40 euro). |
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What are the most popular routes to and from Budapest?
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Which airports are there in Chicago?
Chicago is mainly served by O Hare International. But there are other airports nearby, including Chicago Midway International, Chicago Rockford International.
What airports are near Chicago?
The main airport in Chicago is O Hare International. It is also served by Gerald R. Ford International, General Mitchell International, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International, Dane County Regional, Fort Wayne International, South Bend International, Central Illinois Regional, Quad City International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International, Decatur.
What airports are near Budapest?
The main airport in Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International. It is also served by Vienna International Airport, Budapest Ferenc Liszt International, Bratislava Airport, Košice International, Debrecen International, Oradea International, Osijek, Hévíz–Balaton, Arad International.
What buses and trains depart from Chicago?
A number of bus and train companies depart from Chicago, including Greyhound.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Chicago and Budapest?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Chicago and Budapest thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Chicago and Budapest can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
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Which airlines fly between Chicago and Budapest?
Currently, you can fly between Chicago and Budapest with Wizz Air, United Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, WestJet.
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