How long is the flight from Munich to Chicago?

There are many flights that can get you from Munich to Chicago in 17h 29m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, Delta, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. The distance from Munich to Chicago is about 4517 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Munich to Chicago round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Munich to Chicago round-trip from $559. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Users have found that Lufthansa is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Munich to Chicago one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $413 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $452 and Aer Lingus from $469 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Munich to Chicago?

On average you can expect to pay $1,282 for a flight from Munich to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $669 while the most popular route, (Munich Franz Josef Strauss - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $448.

What are the most reliable airlines from Munich to Chicago?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Munich to Chicago on time: Air Canada (73%), United Airlines (73%), Lufthansa (73%).

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Munich-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Munich-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Munich-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Munich-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Munich-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Munich to Chicago?

Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Munich to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Franz Josef Strauss; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Munich airport to Chicago. It is only a 17.7 mi journey to Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) from Munich’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Munich to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Munich to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Munich to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Munich to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Munich to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Munich to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$335+ Flights from Munich to Chicago

Q: How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Munich to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Munich to Chicago flights typically cost between $702 and $987 in April. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $567 on Scandinavian Airlines (Apr 7-Apr 27).

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Cheapest flights from Munich to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Munich to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

Fri 12/268:00 amMUC - ORD

1 stop12h 10mLufthansa

Sun 1/113:45 pmORD - MUC

1 stop11h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 12/15

$666

Wed 12/247:00 amMUC - ORD

1 stop13h 10mLufthansa

Wed 12/319:50 pmORD - MUC

Nonstop8h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/13

$671

Fri 12/268:00 amMUC - ORD

1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/116:50 pmORD - MUC

1 stop12h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$674

Thu 12/253:00 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop12h 05mLufthansa

Wed 12/3110:35 pmORD - MUC

1 stop11h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 12/14

$679

Fri 12/267:00 amMUC - MDW

2 stops17h 26mDelta

Sun 1/111:28 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops14h 32mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$762

Fri 12/267:00 amMUC - MDW

2 stops17h 26mKLM

Sun 1/116:45 amMDW - MUC

1 stop19h 15mKLM

Deal found 12/13

$801

Fri 12/267:00 amMUC - MDW

2 stops17h 26mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/116:30 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$858

Wed 12/247:00 amMUC - MDW

2 stops17h 26mDelta

Wed 12/316:08 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops15h 52mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$902

Wed 12/2411:00 amMUC - MDW

1 stop29h 05mKLM

Wed 12/319:50 amMDW - MUC

1 stop16h 10mKLM

Deal found 12/13

$906

Best flights from Munich to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Munich to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Fri 2/277:35 pmMUC - ORD

2 stops28h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 3/67:10 pmORD - MUC

2 stops15h 25mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$627

Sun 5/32:05 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop14h 35mIcelandair

Sat 5/167:25 pmORD - MUC

1 stop10h 40mIcelandair

Deal found 12/15

$667

Mon 1/127:00 amMUC - ORD

1 stop14h 20mDelta

Sun 1/255:20 pmORD - MUC

1 stop14h 15mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$676

Wed 1/2811:00 amMUC - MDW

1 stop18h 22mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 2/46:14 pmMDW - MUC

1 stop31h 46mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/14

$685

Tue 4/73:10 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 4/287:00 amORD - MUC

2 stops19h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$643

Wed 5/62:05 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop14h 35mIcelandair

Sun 5/177:25 pmORD - MUC

1 stop10h 40mIcelandair

Deal found 12/15

$667

Fri 1/237:00 amMUC - MDW

2 stops17h 29mDelta

Mon 1/261:49 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops14h 11mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$682

Tue 4/73:10 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop32h 00mScandinavian Airlines

Fri 5/17:15 pmORD - MUC

1 stop16h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$649

Wed 5/62:05 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop14h 35mIcelandair

Mon 5/187:25 pmORD - MUC

1 stop10h 40mIcelandair

Deal found 12/15

$667

Wed 1/217:00 amMUC - MDW

2 stops17h 29mDelta

Fri 2/61:26 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops14h 34mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$682

Wed 4/810:20 amMUC - ORD

1 stop12h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Wed 4/297:15 pmORD - MUC

1 stop12h 10mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$649

Sun 5/32:05 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop14h 35mIcelandair

Fri 5/157:25 pmORD - MUC

1 stop10h 40mIcelandair

Deal found 12/15

$667

Wed 1/287:00 amMUC - MDW

2 stops17h 29mDelta

Wed 2/46:14 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops15h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$682

Mon 4/2710:20 amMUC - ORD

1 stop12h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Tue 5/127:00 amORD - MUC

2 stops19h 35mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$664

Sun 5/32:05 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop14h 35mIcelandair

Sun 5/177:25 pmORD - MUC

1 stop10h 40mIcelandair

Deal found 12/15

$667

Sun 2/17:00 amMUC - MDW

2 stops17h 55mDelta

Sat 2/1411:01 amMDW - MUC

1 stop14h 59mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$686

Tue 3/318:30 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop26h 50mScandinavian Airlines

Sat 4/187:15 pmORD - MUC

1 stop31h 20mScandinavian Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$666

Sat 3/1411:00 amMUC - MDW

1 stop17h 29mDelta

Sat 3/216:35 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops16h 10mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$688

Tue 4/710:25 amMUC - MDW

1 stop19h 04mDelta

Sat 4/255:59 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops13h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$705

Tue 4/77:00 amMUC - MDW

2 stops17h 55mDelta

Tue 4/285:59 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops13h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$705

Mon 4/610:25 amMUC - MDW

1 stop19h 04mDelta

Sun 4/195:59 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops13h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$705

Wed 4/89:25 amMUC - MDW

2 stops16h 15mDelta

Wed 4/295:59 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops13h 36mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$705

Last-minute flights from Munich to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Munich to Chicago. Data last updated December 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 12/237:35 amMUC - ORD

1 stop16h 25mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/18:40 pmORD - MUC

1 stop19h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$697

Wed 12/247:00 amMUC - ORD

1 stop13h 10mLufthansa

Wed 12/319:50 pmORD - MUC

Nonstop8h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 12/13

$671

Wed 12/247:35 amMUC - ORD

1 stop16h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/106:25 pmORD - MUC

1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$696

Thu 12/253:00 pmMUC - ORD

1 stop12h 05mLufthansa

Wed 12/3110:35 pmORD - MUC

1 stop11h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 12/14

$679

Thu 12/258:00 amMUC - ORD

1 stop14h 20mLufthansa

Thu 1/16:25 pmORD - MUC

1 stop11h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 12/13

$683

Thu 12/258:00 amMUC - ORD

2 stops16h 48mAir Canada

Thu 1/112:50 pmORD - MUC

2 stops15h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 12/13

$693

Thu 12/259:00 amMUC - ORD

2 stops21h 44mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/15:50 pmORD - MUC

1 stop32h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$695

Fri 1/2311:00 amMUC - MDW

1 stop18h 22mDelta

Mon 1/261:26 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops14h 34mDelta

Deal found 12/13

$681

Wed 1/2811:00 amMUC - MDW

1 stop18h 22mAir France

Wed 2/46:14 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops15h 46mAir France

Deal found 12/14

$680

Wed 1/2811:00 amMUC - MDW

1 stop18h 22mDelta

Wed 2/46:14 pmMDW - MUC

2 stops15h 46mDelta

Deal found 12/14

$682

Wed 1/2811:00 amMUC - MDW

1 stop18h 22mKLM

Wed 2/46:14 pmMDW - MUC

1 stop31h 46mKLM

Deal found 12/14

$683

Wed 1/2811:00 amMUC - MDW

1 stop18h 22mVirgin Atlantic

Wed 2/46:14 pmMDW - MUC

1 stop31h 46mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 12/14

$685

One-way flights from Munich to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Munich to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

Wed 5/69:40 amMUC - ORD

2 stops36h 01mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$335

Sun 3/19:20 pmMUC - ORD

3 stops50h 32mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$409

Sat 4/45:25 pmMUC - ORD

2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$416

Wed 4/159:50 amMUC - ORD

2 stops20h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$434

Mon 4/611:30 amMUC - ORD

1 stop13h 20mFinnair

Deal found 12/13

$436

Tue 6/911:30 amMUC - ORD

1 stop13h 20mFinnair

Deal found 12/13

$439

Tue 6/99:05 pmMUC - ORD

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$453

Sat 5/307:25 amMUC - ORD

1 stop13h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/14

$456

Sat 5/306:35 pmMUC - ORD

2 stops29h 25mFinnair

Deal found 12/15

$464

Sat 4/45:25 pmMUC - MDW

3 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/13

$490

Wed 5/68:30 pmMUC - MDW

3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$559

Wed 4/158:30 pmMUC - MDW

3 stops43h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$640

Find flight deals from Munich to Chicago

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
Most trusted provider	eDreams 3 stars
Round-trip from	$567 (Scandinavian Airlines)
One-way from	$335 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$825
Good round-trip deal	$1,049 or less
Good one-way deal	$891 or less

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Fri 2/27

7:35 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

7:10 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops15h 25m

$627

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 4/7

3:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops19h 35m

$643

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 4/7

3:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

7:15 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$649

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 4/8

10:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

7:15 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$649

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Mon 4/27

10:20 am-4:10 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

7:00 am-9:35 am

2 stops19h 35m

$664

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Tue 3/31

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

7:15 pm-9:35 am

1 stop31h 20m

$666

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 5/3

2:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

7:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$667

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 5/6

2:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/17

7:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$667

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Wed 5/6

2:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/18

7:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$667

MunichChicago

MUC - ORD

MUCORD

Munich Franz Josef Strauss

Sun 5/3

2:05 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

7:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$667

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Munich-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Munich-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Munich-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Munich-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Munich-Chicago flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Munich to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Munich to Chicago

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

The best time to book flights from Munich to Chicago is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Munich to Chicago?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to Chicago (average of $340). Flying from Munich to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $640). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MUC to CHI?

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 25% on flights from Munich to Chicago by exploring options for tickets at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Munich to Chicago

The most flights from MUC to CHI are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Munich to Chicago?

How often are flights from Munich to Chicago delayed?

About 14% of weekly flights between Munich and Chicago have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Munich to Chicago flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Munich to Chicago flights?

Over the last year, Lufthansa have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Munich to Chicago flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Munich to Chicago trip

Airports

MUC

For a smooth departure, arrive early at MUC due to potentially long security and immigration lines, especially on weekends.

ORD

Upon arrival at ORD, expect long walks to immigration in Terminal 5. Plan extra time for customs.

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Expert on ORD

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Expert on MUC

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown KLM, Air France, and United Airlines from Munich to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Air France

7.4

Good

1,506 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,092 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,630 reviews

KLM

7.7

Good

1,430 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Munich to Chicago?
Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Munich to Chicago. You should not have trouble finding flights to Chicago from Franz Josef Strauss; the airport handles an average of 5 outbound flights to Chicago per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights from the Munich airport to Chicago. It is only a 17.7 mi journey to Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) from Munich’s city center.
How long is the flight from Munich to Chicago?
There are many flights that can get you from Munich to Chicago in 17h 29m. Fly via Scandinavian Airlines, Delta, or Virgin Atlantic to get the fastest option. The distance from Munich to Chicago is about 4517 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Munich to Chicago round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Munich to Chicago round-trip from $559. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. Users have found that Lufthansa is 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Munich to Chicago one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $413 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include TAP AIR PORTUGAL from $452 and Aer Lingus from $469 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Munich to Chicago?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Munich to Chicago on time: Air Canada (73%), United Airlines (73%), Lufthansa (73%).
What are the cheapest flights from Munich to Chicago?
On average you can expect to pay $1,282 for a flight from Munich to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $669 while the most popular route, (Munich Franz Josef Strauss - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $448.
Can I find deals for flights from Munich to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Munich to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Munich to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Munich to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Munich to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Munich to Chicago by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Munich to Chicago?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Munich to Chicago (average of $340). Flying from Munich to Chicago in July is currently the most expensive (average of $640). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Munich to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Lufthansa	Cheapest$559	Average$597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
United Airlines	Cheapest$575	Average$877	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$335+ Cheap flights from Munich (MUC) to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Munich Franz Josef Strauss to Chicago are usually found in September or February, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Munich to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Munich to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Munich to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.