How to get fromChicago to Bucharestby plane or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Bucharest by plane or bus

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Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
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1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ORD - OTP
15h 20m
$334–1,007
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane ORD - BBU
16h 43m
$366–1,108
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MDW - OTP
17h 51m
$424–1,307
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sibiu, bus
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sibiu (SBZ)plane ORD - SBZ
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Buchurestbus
21h 9m
$626–1,941

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

48Weekly Planes

13h 1mAverage Duration

$315Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,420.4 km
Duration: 15h 20m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Bucharest, Romania?

LOT, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours.

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Bucharest(opens in a new window), Romania(opens in a new window)

Bucharest is the capital and largest city of Romania. It is described as the cultural, financial, entertainment, and media centre in the country with a significant influence in Eastern Europe as well. In geopolitical regards, Bucharest has been and still is an important capital of a state situated in Central and Eastern Europe, where noteworthy summits had taken place (for example the 2008 Bucharest summit). It is also a city with a significant influence in terms of education, tourism, research, technology, health care, art, fashion, sports, and politics. Bucharest is a major economic center in Romania, with a diverse and growing economy that includes industries such as IT, finance, and manufacturing. The city has also seen significant investment in infrastructure, with new roads, bridges, and public transportation systems being built to improve connectivity and mobility. It is located in the south-east of Romania, on the banks of the Dâmbovița river, less than 60 km north of the Danube River and the border with Bulgaria. It is also one of the most populated cities of the European Union (EU) within city limits and the most populated capital in Eastern Europe. It was the capital of Wallachia from 1659 to 1859 and the capital of the United Principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia (Romanian United Principalities, later the Kingdom of Romania) from 1859 to 1881.

Places to stay in Bucharest

Matisse Bucharest Old Town(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Park Inn by Radisson Bucharest Hotel & Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Old City 3BR - Bright & Spacious - 100sqm(Opens in a new window)

8.7Fabulous

Concorde Old Bucharest Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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