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Best Germany Flight Deals from Chicago

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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Hamburg
9h 55m2 stops
from 545 €per person
Düsseldorf
10h 15m2 stops
from 553 €per person
Stuttgart
9h 50m2 stops
from 569 €per person
Berlin
9h 35m2 stops
from 621 €per person
Hannover
10h 55m2 stops
from 631 €per person
Munich
8h 25mNonstop
from 660 €per person
Frankfurt am Main
8h 10mNonstop
from 664 €per person
Nuremberg
10h 25m3 stops
from 716 €per person
Dresden
Dresden
11h 55m2 stops
from 737 €per person
Bremen
10h 55m2 stops
from 817 €per person
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Germany flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago to Germany flight route?

The cheapest ticket to Germany from Chicago found in the last 5 days was to Frankfurt am Main, at 764 € return. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA), and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was 764 €.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Germany is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost 1.056 € on average. Morning departures are around 100% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Germany is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is 1.072 €.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Chicago to Germany?

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at 1.073 € on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Germany is February, when tickets cost 565 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of return tickets is 1.101 € and 1.013 € respectively.

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

When flying from Chicago to Germany, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from Chicago to Germany, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 46% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Chicago to Germany

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

265 €
Best time to beat the crowds (14% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago to Berlin

FAQs - booking Germany flights

  • Do you need a visa to travel from Chicago to Germany?

    No, U.S. citizens do not need to obtain a tourist visa to travel to Germany. The only restriction to comply with is that travelers must not stay for longer than 90 days in the Schengen area, which includes Germany and other European countries, and may be asked to show proof of an exit date.

  • Are there non-stop flights from Chicago to Germany?

    Yes, there are non-stop flights operating out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to two different airports in Germany, Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC). These direct trips are run on a daily basis by Lufthansa and United Airlines. However, you won’t find direct flights between Chicago and the capital city of Germany, Berlin.

  • Which airport should you fly into to see the Neuschwanstein Castle?

    The 19th-century fairytale, known as Neuschwanstein Castle, is located in the south of Germany, almost at the Swiss border. The closest airport is Munich Airport (MUC). The drive from the airport to the castle that inspired Disney is just about 2h long through the beautiful Bavarian countryside.

  • How do you get downtown from Berlin Brandenburg Airport?

    Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) is located south of the city center. There are various train lines operating the route to the Berlin train station at Alexanderplatz in the city center. Travelers can expect the trip to take less than an hour and cost about €2 ($2.30) or more depending on the route you choose and the type of train.

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

    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 Chicago to Germany.

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

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

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

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Germany 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 from Chicago to Germany?

    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 from Chicago to Germany 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 Germany

  • The best airport to fly into to see some of Germany’s top attractions is Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). It’s the airport nearest to the country’s capital city and closest to popular sites like the Brandenburg Gate and the Berlin Wall.
  • Even though there are direct flights from Chicago to Germany, sometimes it’s more affordable to fly routes with at least one layover. You'll also find that there are more flights available if you opt for more than one stop. These layovers tend to be in New York, Dublin or other German airports depending on your final destination.
  • The two main German airports, Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER), both have hotels on-site, as well as available business centers and conference rooms. This could be a great choice for travelers in Germany on business and working on a tight schedule.
  • Before exploring Germany, you’ll need to exchange USD into Euros (EUR), the local currency. It’s possible to obtain Euros either before leaving, from a local bank in Chicago, or finding a currency exchange kiosk once in Germany, either at the airport or in the city.
  • If you need to relax or blow off steam before long haul flights like the one from Chicago to Germany, Chicago O’Hare International Airport has some services that can help you out. You can make your way either to the Yoga Room in Terminal 3, or to the hotel, between Terminal 2 and the parking garage, where there’s a health club and fitness center.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Germany

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Germany? 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.
7,5
Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 2034 reviews
8,1Crew
6,8Entertainment
6,8Food
7,4Comfort
7,7Boarding
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I WAS CANCELLED ! I thought entire flight was canceled but it was still ongoing and I was only canceled as a passenger and one day before my flight with really poor "choice" of next flights that completely ruined my family event. Absolutely disappointed by SAS. Will be avoiding this airline now

2,0 MediocreKamila, Oct 2026
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I WAS CANCELLED ! I thought entire flight was canceled but it was still ongoing and I was only canceled as a passenger and one day before my flight with really poor "choice" of next flights that completely ruined my family event. Absolutely disappointed by SAS. Will be avoiding this airline now

The flight was pleasant with landing and take off being very smooth. Toilets were a bit busy at times but crew was very accommodating. Food service was quick and hot. The connecting short flight was full and there was not room for hand luggage.

No crying babies the whole flight would be nice. Impossible to sleep. No free snacks , only the main meal

They lost my luggage and there is no update, no luggage and no hope that they will find it. It has been 26 hours since we landed

They lost my luggage and can’t find it. My trip is ruined. Online tracking of lost luggage doesn’t work

Seat was lumpier than I’ve ever remembered it to be although comfortable when tilted back. I don’t recall being that hungry after being served food from SAS before. Flight attendant on the second flight to Aalborg seemed to be having a bad day.

On this shorter leg and with an older plane, just mediocre. On the connecting long haul (Chicago to Copenhagen) everything was great.

My outbound flight was incredible... Milan to Chicago. The crew worked so well together. Each passenger felt spoiled and incredibly valued. The crew on this flight was fine. Nothing to complain specifically about but could not give top rating only because of the superior crew, hospitality, warmth we felt on the first flight. Unfortunately. You managed to lose my luggage ..my only piece checked in. Lost in Copenhagen so I had the added stress, time wasted to file the report. To make things worse, Italian rail decided to strike that Sunday so I could not take the train as planned back to Switzerland. Horrible waiting time and poor communication for boarding substitution bus. The substition bus to the town of Stabio did not run on time and was late about 40 minutes.

The flight was cancelled early on and messed up the whole vacation and hard to get a refund from Kayak as they owned the ticket and of course they did not believe that SAS cancelled the ticket. Definite bad side to third party. SAS had rescheduled but overlapped the connecting flights. That did not work. Flight was cancelled long ago but Kayak still has it. Like it was taken? Bad IT ? Or all assumptions and no follow up which is the whole IT world. It needs to wake up and be more efficient. Especially as the world is going, there will be no freedom to do anything. And we will be living like the Middle Ages. Yeah, go read up on that while you still can.

A Lufthansa flight operated by SAS with a jettime plane. Fight was nice, no food but free tea and coffee.

All good. Flight crew was super friendly at the end of a long day

The food in first class has taken a big downturn

Flight was fine. Just delays leaving due to mechanical issues. But flight crew were kind and professional. Seats were spacious. American doesn't need to have 9 groups for boarding.

Both departure and return flights had mechanical delays. Their planes are antiquated resulting in a two hour flight taking almost four hours to complete.

Crew were helpful, pilot kept us informed about turbulence, snack choice was awesome!

It was one of the worst I have ever had. The plane was over booked, and I did not have a seat. When I questioned why because I had booked this weeks in advance. I was brushed off to be advised they are trying to find someone to give up their seat. Only to be advised I would be boarding last. I had priority boarding in group 1-4. When I asked why I had to be last because that is not what I paid for I was advised it doesn't matter you will get a seat. The ticket person was very rude and unprofessional. The gate changed several times and it was going from one area to another area far away from where we were at. I feel like I should have been compensated in some kind of way because of the way I was treated. The ticket agent acted like it was my fault that the plane was over booked. Not one time was I apologized to for this inconvenience.

We did not fly on American Airlines from Chicago to London. We were rebooked on British Airways (by American Airlines) and our luggage was left behind. A full day delay and lost luggage.

I have posted the comments in the first flight leg.

First class snacks - stewardess gave out multiples to everyone until there was almost no selection left when she got back to me last in first class cabin. Nothing left that I would eat.

My feedback from the trip to Columbia to Chicago was meant for Chicago to Denver.

My bags were lost. I waited in a line for 5 hours after I landed and got no resolution to the issue.

Comfortable seats, good service overall. The food could’ve been a little bit better. The boarding process was slightly chaotic and in fairness, not all of that is related to the performance of British Airways.

They gave away my business class seat. No explanation and no apology. Told me I had to take the downgrade if I wanted to get to India. Then no WiFi for 10 hours. Just ridiculous. We should not work with this company at Deloitte. They don’t know how to run a business.

It's hard to tell where to plug in electronics, and the port on my seat didn't work. Their entertainment system was down. Vegetarian food options were tasty. Friendly, helpful flight attendants.

Lady next to me was coughing profusely the entire flight, other lady moved seats because of it, 8 hours of that during an overnight flight is a bit much.

The seats are extra cramped if you are taller than 5’8! Spring for the extra legroom seats for sure if you have a long flight!

Very disappointed with British Airways. It has been over 24 hours and I still have not received my checked baggage or any proper update. Customer support has been unresponsive, making the situation even more frustrating. Poor baggage handling and lack of communication seriously impacted my travel experience.

Cancelled flight and re booked seats were a downgrade. British Airways said the upgrade was t available but when I checked it was but then they wouldn’t make it right

Overall ok. Best part has always been the sundae dessert.

Very good staff members with sincere passion and responsibility in their job.

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