International route
Cheap flights from Munich to Chicago
Munich Airport (MUC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 4,517 miles, 9h 25m nonstop.
MUC to ORD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 4,517 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 9h 25mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- LH1 airlineLufthansa
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday15% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 7h behindChicago vs Munich
Munich to Chicago
Round trips from $376
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Munich to Chicago
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 22 more with one stop.
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $75
- EIAer LingusConnecting via SNN · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYZ, YUL · first checked bag from $35
- AFAir FranceSkyTeamConnecting via CDG, ORY · first checked bag from $75
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, PHL, DCA · first checked bag from $40
- OSAustrian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via VIE · first checked bag from $75
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW · first checked bag from $35
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- FIIcelandairConnecting via KEF · first checked bag from $70
- AZITA AirwaysConnecting via FCO · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via JFK, BOS, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via ARN, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- LXSWISSStar AllianceConnecting via ZRH, GVA · first checked bag from $75
- TPTAP Air PortugalStar AllianceConnecting via OPO · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via DEN, IAH, EWR, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via LHR · first checked bag from $75
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YYZ · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Toronto (YYZ)ACWS2 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- London (LHR)BAVS2 airlines
- Oslo (OSL)SKNO2 airlines
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
MunichChicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- Only Lufthansa flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through YYZ or MTY is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $376; September 2026 is the most expensive at $463 and up, a difference of $87 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 15% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Chicago is 7 hours behind Munich. A morning departure lands in Chicago with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Chicago: Big-shoulders architecture and a lakefront for everyone
Chicago is America's most connected inland hub — O'Hare and Midway between them have nonstops from nearly every US city — so fares are consistently reasonable. The lakefront, the architecture and the food make it a strong long weekend.
Best time to visit: June–September is warm, with festivals almost every weekend (and the highest hotel rates). May and October are cool and cheaper; winter is cold but hotels are a bargain.
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Search Munich to ChicagoMunich to Chicago: common questions
How long is the flight from Munich to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Munich (MUC) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 9h 25m gate to gate, covering 4,517 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from MUC to ORD?
Lufthansa operates nonstop flights from Munich (MUC) to Chicago (ORD), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through YYZ, MTY and LHR.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Munich to Chicago?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Munich (MUC) to Chicago (ORD), starting at $376 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Munich to Chicago flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Munich and Chicago?
Chicago is 7 hours behind Munich. MUC is on Europe/Berlin time and ORD on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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