Cheap Flights from Istanbul to Chicago
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August 26 - August 31
IST - Chicago
$1,117
$668
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August 27 - August 30
IST - Chicago
$1,139
$675
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October 8 - October 13
IST - Chicago
$878
$692
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September 17 - October 13
IST - Chicago
$873
$693
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September 14 - September 29
IST - Chicago
$874
$697
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October 12 - October 16
IST - Chicago
$905
$699
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September 14 - September 23
IST - Chicago
$889
$707
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June 24 - June 29
IST - Chicago
$1,111
$710
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August 24 - August 30
IST - Chicago
$1,125
$715
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June 23 - June 30
IST - Chicago
$1,137
$717
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Istanbul to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Istanbul to Chicago
Regular price: $811 - $1,647
Prices for flights from Istanbul to Chicago are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $811 and $1647. The current lowest deal is $629 with KLM. This deal is for travel from Sep 4-Sep 9.
now $629
Low $811
High $1,647
The cheapest time to fly from Istanbul to Chicago
The cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Chicago is November, with a median price of $656. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1195. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.
November
Flights from $656
December
Flights from $1,195
Direct flights from Istanbul to Chicago
Turkish Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Istanbul to Chicago
Wed, Jun 24
IST - Chicago
Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (MDW)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,230
$717
One-way
Thu, Jun 25
IST - Chicago
Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$1,188
$718
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
IST - Chicago
Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)
British Airways
$1,414
$765
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
IST - Chicago
Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)
Lufthansa
$1,372
$756
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
IST - Chicago
Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)
Lufthansa
$1,351
$763
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
IST - Chicago
Istanbul (IST) - Chicago (ORD)
Lufthansa
$1,368
$776
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Istanbul to Chicago
Jul 9 - Jul 16
$1,385 → $735
47%
Jul 2 - Jul 9
$1,414 → $765
46%
Jul 7 - Jul 16
$1,375 → $728
47%
Jul 16 - Jul 23
$1,366 → $721
47%
Popular Airports to fly from Istanbul to Chicago
Istanbul - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are below the typical level
Recent fares from Istanbul to Chicago are below the typical level, with a median price of $754.
📅 Best time to fly
November is historically cheapest at $656
Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Istanbul to Chicago, with a median price of $656.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 18h 20m
The median flight duration from Istanbul to Chicago is 18 hours and 20 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights make up 76.9% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.
🏆 Airline highlight
Turkish Airlines offers direct flights
Turkish Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route
Deals for flights from Istanbul to Chicago are frequent, appearing 0.57 times per day.
Istanbul main airports to depart from
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Istanbul Airport is a primary option for flights from Istanbul to Chicago, offering competitive fares.
📍 ~35 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$629
Sabiha Gökçen International (SAW)
Sabiha Gökçen International provides an alternative departure point for your journey to Chicago.
📍 ~40 km from Istanbul (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$754
Chicago main airports to arrive at
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is a good option for flights to Chicago, offering competitive prices from Istanbul.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$629
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport is another choice for arrivals in Chicago from Istanbul.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$714
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport serves the wider Chicago area for flights arriving from Istanbul.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$892
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options.
📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by rail)
💸 Flights from ~$1045
South Bend International (SBN)
South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to the Chicago area with direct rail links.
📍 ~135 km from destination city (reachable by rail)
💸 Flights from ~$834
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub offering a wide range of cabin classes.
📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1213
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport with consistent service and less congestion.
📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$833
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
Fort Wayne International provides stable regional service for travelers in the southeastern Chicago suburbs.
📍 ~230 km from destination city (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1181
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