MUC - CHI

$335 Find Cheap Flights from Munich to Chicago

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Munich to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$567
Typical prices: $513-$787
Scandinavian Airlines
Tue 4/7Mon 4/27
MUC - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$684
Typical prices: $661-$1,109
Lufthansa
Fri 12/26Sun 1/11
MUC - ORD • Non-stop
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MUC's high-tech amenities streamline your departure.
Expect long walks at O'Hare's terminal 5 for arrivals.
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Scandinavian Airlines
Cheapest • from $627 (round-trip)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.7 score
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MUC-ORD
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When to book
3 weeks
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Cheap Flights from Munich to Chicago (MUC-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Munich 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 Munich to Chicago

Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 27
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm
MUC
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ORD
32h 00m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 9:35 am
ORD
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MUC
31h 20m1 stop
$567Scandinavian Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Sat, Apr 25
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 4:10 pm
MUC
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ORD
32h 00m1 stop
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:15 pm - 9:35 am
ORD
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MUC
31h 20m1 stop
$584Scandinavian Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 10:42 pm
MUC
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ORD
33h 12m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 9:30 am
ORD
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MUC
19h 10m3 stops
$596Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 10:42 pm
MUC
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ORD
33h 12m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 7:25 pm
ORD
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MUC
31h 10m3 stops
$597Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 10:42 pm
MUC
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ORD
19h 27m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 9:30 am
ORD
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MUC
21h 15m3 stops
$599Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Air France Logo
11:00 am - 10:22 pm
MUC
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MDW
18h 22m1 stop
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6:14 pm - 5:00 pm
MDW
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MUC
15h 46m2 stops
$680Air France
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 5:29 pm
MUC
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MDW
17h 29m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:14 pm - 5:00 pm
MDW
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MUC
15h 46m2 stops
$682Delta
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 4
KLM Logo
11:00 am - 10:22 pm
MUC
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MDW
18h 22m1 stop
KLM Logo
6:14 pm - 9:00 am
MDW
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MUC
31h 46m1 stop
$683KLM
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Air France Logo
11:00 am - 10:07 pm
MUC
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MDW
18h 07m1 stop
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6:14 pm - 9:00 am
MDW
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MUC
31h 46m1 stop
$686Air France
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
Delta Logo
11:00 am - 10:07 pm
MUC
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MDW
18h 07m1 stop
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1:29 pm - 9:10 am
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MUC
12h 41m2 stops
$688Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Munich to Chicago flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Munich to Chicago?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Munich to Chicago departing in April.

What is the cheapest Munich to Chicago flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Munich to Chicago costs $669 on the route between Munich (MUC) and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD). It is also the most popular route.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Munich to Chicago?

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

For Munich to Chicago, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Chicago back to Munich, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Chicago?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Munich 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 from Munich to Chicago is September, where tickets cost $607 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $864 and $825 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Munich to Chicago?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $702, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Munich 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 on the flight from Munich to Chicago, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Munich to Chicago

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Lufthansa

Enjoy 50% more personal space in Premium Economy, plus an extra checked bag up to 23kg.


Lufthansa offers 11 special meal choices for dietary needs, orderable 24 hours before departure.

United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for long-haul comfort.


United Polaris Lounge offers seated meals and less crowded space for premium passengers.

Airports
MUC

MUC offers high-tech amenities like biometrics and self-service automation for a quicker, more efficient departure experience.

ORD

Take the CTA Blue Line from ORD to downtown Chicago for a reliable, 45-minute journey unaffected by traffic.

Our travel experts
Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Expert on United Airlines and ORD

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$335
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Munich to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Munich to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Munich to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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Flights from Munich to Chicago: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Munich 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 for booking flights from Munich to Chicago

  • What is the cheapest flight from Munich to Chicago?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Munich to Chicago was $335 for a one-way ticket and $567 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Munich and Chicago?

    A passport is required to fly from Munich to Chicago.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Munich to Chicago?

    Munich is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Munich from Munich Franz Josef Strauss and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Munich to Chicago?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Munich to Chicago flight route: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, SWISS, Delta, Air France, Air Canada, and KLM.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Munich to Chicago?

    The Airbus A350-900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Munich to Chicago flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Munich to Chicago?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Munich and Chicago.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Munich to Chicago?

    There are nonstop flights from Munich to Chicago on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Munich to Chicago, KLM or Air France?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Munich to Chicago are KLM and Air France. With an average price for the route of $919 and an overall rating of 7.7, KLM is the most popular choice. Air France is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $704 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Munich 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 from Munich to Chicago.

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

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Munich 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 to Munich with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Munich 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 from Munich up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Munich to Chicago

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $891 or less one-way and $1,049 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Munich to Chicago?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Chicago.
Find which airlines fly direct from Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Chicago

Monday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Direct returns

Chicago to Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Monday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Tuesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Wednesday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Thursday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Friday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Saturday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Sunday

Lufthansa, United Airlines

Lufthansa, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Munich to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Munich to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Munich 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.
7.7
KLMOverall score based on 1430 reviews
7.6Comfort
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
7.2Food
7.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

8.0 ExcellentKevin, Nov 2025
HEL - AMS
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Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Over 1 Hr delay. No APU so no AC on ground. Plane was hot during boarding and then they closed the doors over 20 minutes before engine start so interior of plane was steamy hot and stuffy. Could have been helped by opening doors until ready to depart.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

Not consistent with the food quality (I mean taste not freshness)

Safe and stable made me sleepy and I slept and dreamt 😂😂😂😂

Food was really mediocre for premium economy in comparison to other airlines… the crew was nowhere to be found… 14 hour flight…

I don’t like that an equipment change caused my seat to change from 23A to 44A. The boarding was also delayed. The crew were excellent, however and very attentive. The food was not bad.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

The food was great and the service and attitude was amazing!!

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

The flight was on time. I generally don’t drink or eat on short flights and the seats were good and the flight attendants were friendly. That’s all I expect

It was nice to have gotten up upgraded to first class with a meal on a three hour flight

Very bad! They kept delaying my flight and wouldn’t do anything about it

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

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.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Excellent all round, first time flying United. App is very helpful.

It was very good. Service was friendly and efficient, and food was good.

Crew was outstanding, helpful and friendly. Food is deteriorating. The snack at the end of the flight was not good, a greasy moosh of toast cheese snd other unidentifiable ingredients. Coming from Germany a pretzl with butter would have been better. Entertainment had a great selection.

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

Give yourself over 2+ hours layover because if flight is slighlty delayed and you miss your connection, Lufthansa will do nothing for you

We would have missed our connection from Munich to Boston but we had a van outside the plan that wisked us to our terminal. Much appreciated and we didn’t even realize that Lufthansa had done this until the announcement on disembarkation. Well organized airline! Will definitely fly Lufthansa again!!!

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

Food was much better than my outbound flight. On-time. Good service. I had a problem with my entertainment screen, but the attendant fixed it promptly.

Welp - they boarded us appropriately...then had us sit on the plane for over two hours before cancelling the flight...which meant another night in Munich. I probably had it a little better than most as over 500 people had to be accommodated/re-booked etc. The next day I boarded the same flight (for which I had now been ticketed 3 straight days) and - with "only" an hour delay, managed to finally get home over 2 days later than scheduled. I haven't flown Lufthansa to Europe in years...and I won't be looking to do so again in the future. To be clear, though, the people I interacted with - flight crew, Service Center, check-in were all professional and courteous - management is clearly to blame for their lack of communication and unpreparedness for when things go wrong.

Seat very cramped, could not recline. No cheese with meal. Staff very helpful.

Food was terrible. They ran out of options and gave me a bland undercooked pasta and veggies. Only middle seat was available to select although I paid extra. Baggage delayed at destination. Flight attendants not really helpful.

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