$345 Find Cheap Flights from Germany to Chicago

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Cheap Flights from Germany to Chicago

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Germany to Chicago that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Germany to Chicago

Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 29
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 4:45 pm
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ORD
11h 15m
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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 4:40 pm
ORD
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HAM
14h 25m
2 stops
$598Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Sun, Oct 18
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6:15 am - 4:10 pm
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ORD
16h 55m
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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 9:10 am
ORD
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30h 55m
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$599Scandinavian Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
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6:40 am - 3:00 pm
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ORD
15h 20m
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10:35 pm - 6:25 pm
ORD
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HAM
12h 50m
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$608Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Fri, Aug 28
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6:45 am - 5:15 pm
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ORD
17h 30m
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Multiple Airlines Logo
8:45 pm - 10:35 pm
ORD
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HAM
18h 50m
1 stop
$609Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 18
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 2:55 pm
BER
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ORD
12h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 12:05 pm
ORD
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BER
11h 05m
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$685United Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Thu, Sep 17
United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 12:35 pm
BER
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ORD
12h 15m
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United Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 7:15 am
ORD
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BER
17h 10m
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$687United Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 10
Icelandair Logo
2:05 pm - 9:25 pm
MUC
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ORD
14h 20m
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Icelandair Logo
7:25 pm - 1:05 pm
ORD
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MUC
10h 40m
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$729Icelandair
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Lufthansa Logo
6:35 am - 12:55 pm
FRA
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ORD
13h 20m
1 stop
Lufthansa Logo
3:10 pm - 6:30 am
ORD
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FRA
8h 20mnonstop
$758Lufthansa
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Sep 7
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5:20 pm - 7:55 pm
FRA
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ORD
9h 35mnonstop
Lufthansa Logo
3:10 pm - 6:30 am
ORD
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FRA
8h 20mnonstop
$763Lufthansa
Thu, Jul 30 - Thu, Mar 4
Icelandair Logo
7:25 am - 6:15 pm
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ORD
17h 50m
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6:30 pm - 12:10 pm
ORD
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10h 40m
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$776Icelandair
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chicago

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a flight to Chicago?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Chicago from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Chicago costs $910 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $686 and departed from Frankfurt am Main Airport. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Frankfurt am Main to Chicago which costs $902 on average, and Munich to Chicago, which costs $879 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Chicago?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Chicago clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chicago is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $786. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $921 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $337 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and July, where the average cost of tickets from Germany is $910 and $897 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $275.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Chicago depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $853 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chicago is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $870.

What is a good deal for flights to Chicago?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Chicago, 25% of our users found tickets to Chicago for the following prices or less: From Munich $821 round-trip, from Frankfurt am Main Airport $828 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 28% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago is Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD), with an average flight price of $126.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$345
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Berlin to Chicago

Flights from Germany to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Germany to Chicago 
Verified travelerFlew with Lufthansa
MUC
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ORD
Mar 2025
Beware the long distances at O’Hare terminal 5. Moving walkway help, but it was 1/2 mile or more from gate to passport control
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
MUC
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ORD
Apr 2024
We opted for Premium Economy and while more expensive, it’s definitely worth it on a long flight. Quieter, more room, and included a checked bag per passenger. The seats are much more comfortable. The only downside is the restrooms. PE is supposed to use the restrooms at the back of the plane even though there are bathrooms right in front of PE for first class. Stupid, the stewards kept locking those bathrooms and there was always a long line for the restrooms at the back. This was on United. We didn’t have this issue on Lufthansa PE.

FAQs - booking Chicago flights

  • Which Chicago airport is closest to central Chicago?

    The distance between Chicago Midway Airport and downtown Chicago is 9 miles, which makes it the closest of the 3 Chicago airports. Chicago O'Hare Airport is 16 miles away from the center and Chicago Greater Rockford is 79 miles away.

  • How much is a flight to Chicago?

    On average, a flight to Chicago costs $910. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $686 and departed from Frankfurt am Main Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $884 or less one-way and $824 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Chicago flight deals.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Germany to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Germany to Chicago. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9889 reviews
8.1Crew
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.7Boarding
7.3Comfort
Airline reviews

1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

2.0 MediocreRuss, Jun 2026
FOD - ORD
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1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

The clerk at check in for my bags was very rude. My credit card was hacked during my vacation and she told me it was not possible to pay in cash for my bag. “You bought the cheapest ticket, you should have bought a ticket that included a bag. If you cannot pay with a credit card, we will not let you on this flight”. She spoke to her supervisor and then told me , I could ask other passengers, if they would use their credit card to check my bag. I had to beg 5 different people, till one agreed to use their credit card. I payed them cash of course. This was a very stressful and humiliating experience for me. I strongly suggest you build in some kind of provision for travelers who got robbed.

The crew was generally professional. Though one of the crew members seemed to be easily annoyed, the others were fine and helpful. The green olives and almonds snack was really good. A great idea, and nice balance of tastes.

Would've been great if Lufthansa union cockpit pilots didn't strike for 2 days and caused a chaos to my returning plans to USA, and then after rebooking a flight 2 days later tge plane departed 35 min later. So I did not have a good experience.

An international flight on an apron is pretty unusual in my 40 years of traveling. Departure delay. Luggage despite over an hour connection did not make it to the flight. Actually still in Germany. My luggage was not moved until I reached my final destination despite knowing it to be left in Germany upon my arrival in Chicago. The service left me a little off, both going and returning from Europe. Light on in the cabin even during a night flight and lots of traffic no matter what. Maybe passengers want more service? As a frequent traveler i just want to be able to sleep, the food will be better at the destination anyway. So since the cabin crew woke me up I asked for a cocktail, I did not get the best response although sitting in row 20 premium economy. I usually fly premium economy or business and my 2 flight to Europe in 2025 with United both had luggage delays and other minor issues. American flights to Australia, Canada and Europe went smoothly and Premium plus feels very much like business light. Is United Club becoming a waste and Silver/Gold levels another waste??

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

Could have said yes to a glass of wine 🍷 instead of saying we'll come around in a couple of hours

Inoperable monitor left no entert for 9 hours. Crew was not helpful Food was awful.

We were delayed an hour leaving Munich (No fault of the crew). They kept us posted on the status so we knew what was going on, but as a result we missed our connection in Chicago and the communication on connecting flights was pretty poor as we disembarked. It was already stressful and some of that could have been reduced by better communications about where to find transfers, etc.

One problem, but a serious one - the plane is built with electric windows that tint dark to reduce light. Sitting next to the window is VERY UNCOMFORTABLE as it emits so much HEAT in the face when tinted.

We paid for saga class, which is the business class for international. My seat was broken and did not recline and my monitor for in-flight entertainment was broken.

The flight itself was fine, even with a one-hour delay leaving on the Reykjavik tarmac (the lost time was made up during flight). Our experience at the Reykjavik airport on arrival was terrible due mostly to the one hour it took for passport control. Only two stations were open for our category, and the room was full with a huge crowd.

Awful. The Iceland airport was a complete mess. Boarding was a chaotic, the seats were awful, there was a group of rowdy 20 something men in our row hooting and hollering, ordering alcoholic drink after drink. Yelling and laughing at the top of their lungs and the crew just went along with it. Passengers complained to the men, asking if they could keep it down (it was a night time flight so people wanted to sleep). They never listened crew continued to laugh with them, flirt with them and serve them more drinks. No free food or snacks, seats were horribly uncomfortable. Worst flight I've had in a long time

At least one soda free, felt like I was nickeled to death.

Friendly flight crew. Airplane (757) configured as a domestic flight (no lie-flat seats) & no advanced meal selection.

The Icelandair crew was so kind!!! Thank you for making my first trip to Paris a great one!

I am not going to fillo this out for each leg of my trip. My first review holds for the experience

Comfort of seats is not good. Like sitting on a rock for 6 hours. Also no in flight food and limited beverages unless you pay is not nice. Need flight to be dark during the “night” but attendants don’t ask for shades to be lowered..

Good. Lacking overhead bin space. No food offered but you can order online or in flight and pay for snacks.

We had to be bussed to the plane. And it was raining. Not a pleasant experience.

The legroom was lacking and the entertainment system lacked adequate selection of older films. Modern films are generally not very good.

It was good. The seats in economy weren’t bad

Very good. Comfortable and I felt well taken care of from start to finish

We were in premium economy seats that appeared to be locked in plae, No reclining. My aching back.

I don’t understand how they charge as much as they do for such a poor experience

I wish the plane had pod seating for business class. I had a window seat (8K) and I had to climb over the person sitting on the aisle when I needed to get up. Also there is no partition between the seats for privacy when sleeping. The Asian airlines have much nicer business class seating. Their seats are wider for better comfort when sleeping.

The seat space seemed small especially when the person ahead reclined but other than that, very good.

Food was poor quality and the screens for entertainment didn’t work properly

I darted through the Frankfurt airport to make my connecting flight. I asked if it was a possibility to upgrade and the agent did. This was the kindest gesture and it made up for the previous delayed flight and distress/anxiety of anticipating that Zi was going to miss my Frankfurt-Chicago connection. I cannot express my gratitude for the upgrade.. I am 5feet 10 inches do the leg space was amazing.

I meant this flight was not good, the one from Tirana to Frankfurt was better!

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