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Airfares from $315 One Way, $469 Round Trip from Chicago to Bucharest

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More About Flying To Bucharest from Chicago

Route Information for Flights from Chicago to Bucharest

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Destination Airport IATA Code
BUH
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Flights from Chicago to Bucharest

Airports in Chicago

The city of Chicago is primarily served by two international airports. Travelers looking for low-fare flights from Chicago can use Orbitz.com to find flights from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare International Airport is located approximately 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. Midway International Airport is located on the city's southwest side, approximately eight miles from Chicago's Loop. O'Hare serves as a hub for American Airlines and United Airlines, and Midway is a hub for Southwest Airlines.

Chicago Airport Parking

Daily, hourly, and valet parking are available at O'Hare. Rates vary from $2.00 to $10.00 per hour. An economy parking lot is also available at a rate of $2.00 per hour. Similar parking options and rates apply at Midway.

Chicago Airport Transportation

There are numerous transportation options for getting to and from both O'Hare and Midway. O'Hare can be accessed via regional trains, buses, and local mass transit lines. The CTA Blue Line offers a fast and convenient transportation option to and from this airport. Midway is served by the CTA Orange Line. Car rental services are available at both airports, and travelers can quickly book car rental services at either airport using Orbitz.com.

Chicago Airport Restaurants

Both O'Hare and Midway offer a variety of restaurant options for travelers. Restaurants located in both airports include Starbuck's Coffee, Chicago Style Hot Dogs, McDonald's, Auntie Anne's, Chili's, Cinnabon, and Dunkin Donuts, making it easy for visitors to grab a quick breakfast, snack, or meal. By using Orbitz.com, travelers can quickly and easily find low-fare flights from Chicago.

Henri Coandă International Airport

If you're looking for flights to Bucharest that won't break the bank, Orbitz.com can help. When you're ready to book your flight, enter your travel dates into the site's interface, and within seconds, you'll receive a number of offers from different carriers. You'll then be able to book the flight that works best for your budget. Civilian air traffic to Bucharest lands at Henri Coandă International Airport. The airport is located 10.3 miles northwest of town. The international airlines servicing the airport are primarily based in Europe, and include British Airways, Aer Lingus and Wizz Air.

Transportation From Henri Coandă International Airport

There are several ways to get from the airport to town. You can take the #783 express bus, which runs approximately every 20 minutes every day of the year. The price of the ticket is 3.5 Romanian ron, or just under $1. The trip will take you at least 40 minutes from the airport to the city center. You can also book a rental car and pick it up at the airport when you arrive. Reserve your rental car when you make your travel arrangements through Orbitz.com.

Weather in Bucharest

Winters in Bucharest can be extremely cold and windy, with temperatures often dipping well below 0° F. The average summer temperature is 75° F, but it can go much higher. Although summers can get very hot, they are not usually humid.

Things to Do in Bucharest

When you're in Bucharest, check out the Romanian Athenaeum, an amazing example of Romanian architecture. Concerts are frequently held at the Atheneum, but the building is worth the visit on its own. You should also check out the Village Museum, an outdoor museum comprised of 300 buildings representing rural Romanian architecture. Book your flights to Bucharest through Orbitz.com so that your visit to this fascinating city can begin as soon as possible.

Frequently asked questions

What is the shortest flight from Chicago to Bucharest?
With a minimum flight time of 10 hours and 25 minutes, you’ll want to be as comfortable as you can. Built up some extra frequent flyer points? You might like to use them to upgrade your seat on your Chicago to Bucharest journey.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2021 shows that Monday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Tuesday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
What is the cheapest month to fly?
We won’t keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data from 2021, the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a break from it all in the shortest month of the year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is during the height of summer in July, and in the holiday month of December.*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.