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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Munich to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 10:00 am and lands at 7:42 pm
• Latest: departs at 3:45 pm and lands at 1:27 am.

The flight takes about 9h 42m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Munich to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Munich to Chicago takes 9h 42m, covering 4,509 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Munich to Chicago range from $731 to $1,002, with an average of $846 over the past 12 months. Anything below $731 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $846 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $608 round-trip via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared to $900 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $51–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Munich to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Munich to Chicago flights:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Munich to Chicago are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $874, which is 23% above the typical average for this route.

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Ace
• Dollar

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Alamo
• Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $28:

• Alamo
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Budget
• Avis
• National

Flights from Munich to Chicago usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Munich to Chicago route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 23m.

One-stop flights from Munich to Chicago most commonly connect through:

• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Munich to Chicago. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $802 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $898, a difference of $96.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Munich and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 24m, compared with 11h 29m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 40m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

Chicago is 7 hours behind Munich (Central Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and Soldier Field. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Munich to Chicago flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom
• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air Canada: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.