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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Brussels International Airport to Chicago? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $644. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Chicago.$551 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 19, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Brussels International on Thu, Nov 19, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $551, select.

Chicago.$599 per passenger.Departing Mon, Jan 11, returning Tue, Jan 19.Round-trip flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Brussels International on Mon, Jan 11, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Jan 19, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $599, select.

Chicago.$600 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 5, returning Wed, Dec 9.Round-trip flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Brussels International on Sat, Dec 5, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, Dec 9, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $600, select.

Chicago.$600 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 27, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Brussels International on Fri, Nov 27, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $600, select.

Chicago.$608 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 8, returning Thu, Oct 15.Round-trip flight with Ryanair and TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departing from Brussels International on Thu, Oct 8, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, Oct 15, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $608, select.

Chicago.$618 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 29, returning Wed, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Brussels International on Thu, Oct 29, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $618, select.

Chicago.$619 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 22, returning Tue, Aug 4.Round-trip flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Brussels International on Wed, Jul 22, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Aug 4, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.

Chicago.$619 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 24, returning Sun, Sep 6.Round-trip flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Brussels International on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, Sep 6, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.

Chicago.$619 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 15, returning Thu, Jul 23.Round-trip flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Brussels International on Wed, Jul 15, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, Jul 23, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.

Chicago.$619 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 2, returning Tue, Sep 8.Round-trip flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Brussels International on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Sep 8, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $619, select.

Chicago.$641 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 25, returning Sun, Mar 7.Round-trip flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Brussels International on Thu, Feb 25, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, Mar 7, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $641, select.

Chicago.$642 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 4, returning Tue, Feb 9.Round-trip flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Brussels International on Thu, Feb 4, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Feb 9, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $642, select.

Chicago.$644 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 12, returning Wed, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Brussels International on Wed, Aug 12, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.

Chicago.$650 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 24, returning Sun, Oct 4.Round-trip flight with TAP Air Portugal.Outbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Brussels International on Thu, Sep 24, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with TAP Air Portugal, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, Oct 4, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $650, select.

Chicago.$653 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 28, returning Sat, Oct 3.Round-trip flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Brussels International on Fri, Aug 28, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, Oct 3, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $653, select.

Chicago.$688 per passenger.Departing Wed, Dec 30, returning Tue, Jan 5.Round-trip flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Brussels International on Wed, Dec 30, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Inbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departing from Chicago O'Hare International on Tue, Jan 5, arriving in Brussels International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $688, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Brussels International to Chicago

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Brussels International to Chicago flights are currently cheapest in November.

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Brussels to Chicago: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$551
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	8 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	180

Finding cheap flights from Brussels International to Chicago: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Chicago?

There are 3 airports in Chicago: Chicago Midway, Chicago O'Hare International and Chicago Rockford.

How much are round-trip flights from Brussels International to Chicago?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Brussels International to Chicago is $551. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Brussels International to Chicago?

8 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Brussels International to Chicago.

Which airlines fly direct from Brussels International to Chicago?

Lufthansa, Air Canada and SWISS fly direct from Brussels International to Chicago.

How many flights are there a week from Brussels International to Chicago?

There are 45 flights per week flying from Brussels International to Chicago, as of July 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Brussels International to Chicago?

The cheapest month to fly from Brussels International to Chicago is usually November.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago?

If you're flying from Brussels International Airport, the cheapest airport near Chicago is Chicago O'Hare International – which is 25.5 km away from the center of Chicago. We've found flights to this airport from $551.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Brussels International Airport to Chicago on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Brussels International Airport to Chicago on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Brussels International Airport to Chicago?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 58 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Brussels International Airport to Chicago?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Chicago?

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.

What’s the weather like in Chicago?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 22°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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Brussels International Airport to Chicago?

Currently, Aer Lingus and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Chicago.

Traveling from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Chicago: what you need to know

Approximately 8 hours is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Brussels Airport to Chicago.
Chicago is seven hours behind Brussels, where Brussels Airport is located. Chicago observes the UTC-6 timezone.
Brussels Airport (BRU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route, with seven weekly flights to choose from. You can travel from BRU to ORD at 10:10 with United Airlines.
To avoid missing your BRU to Chicago flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Start your journey at BRU and fly straight to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). That's where you can expect to land when searching for Brussels Airport to Chicago tickets.
Be on the lookout for deals with United Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Brussels Airport to Chicago.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from BRU to Chicago with a stopover. To see your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Dublin Airport (DUB)
BRU is about 8 kilometers from central Brussels. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 20 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Brussels Airport to Chicago? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BRU:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Brussels Airport, data shows 75% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Chicago

$359 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Brussels Airport to Chicago flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $551. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Score cheap flights from BRU to Chicago by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for landing cheap Brussels Airport to Chicago tickets is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to check in daily to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from BRU to Chicago.
Find a cheap flight from Brussels Airport to Chicago with the help of our filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes about 30 minutes by car. The center is roughly 27 kilometers away.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport about four weeks in advance of your flight from BRU to Chicago.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

After your flight from Brussels Airport to Chicago has hit the runway, you can reach the city center in about 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kilometers from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The trip will take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some great places to call home for the night near MDW. Kick back and get cozy after your BRU to Chicago flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Booking your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.

Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)

Step off your flight from Brussels Airport to Chicago and make your way to your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The center of Chicago is around 145 kilometers from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and usually takes 1 hour 40 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport will take you there in roughly 2 hours.
If you don't want to make your way into the center, choose a hotel close to RFD. Check in to one of these stays after your BRU to Chicago flight:
If you're looking for a specific kind of vehicle, booking early increases your chances of getting your first choice. Reserve your ride from RFD at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from Brussels Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.

Best time to go to Chicago

It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Brussels Airport to Chicago. July is the most popular month for a trip to Chicago. If you want a quieter vibe, go in January.
When booking your Brussels Airport to Chicago plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from BRU to Chicago around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Chicago

After booking your flight from Brussels Airport to Chicago, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Chicago:
Art Institute of Chicago and Millennium Park are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Chicago travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Willis Tower.

Explore more of the United States

Chicago has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. About 451 kilometers southeast of Chicago, a trip to Columbus will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theater.
Indianapolis is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometers southeast of Chicago. No journey is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.