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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 Munich, at 537 € 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 813 €.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Germany is generally at night, when retur flights cost 692 € 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 in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is 1.022 €.

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

No, with an average price for the route of 745 €, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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 540 € (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, when the average cost of return tickets is 1.072 € and 983 € 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 Thursday 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 44% 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

183 €
Best time to beat the crowds (11% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% 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.
7,4
Scandinavian AirlinesOverall score based on 2001 reviews
8,1Crew
7,4Comfort
6,8Food
6,8Entertainment
7,7Boarding
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The layovers / connections were too short and too long. I SPRINTED to make the connection from OSL-JFK and then SAT for over 6 hours from JFK-BUF. I don’t mind a longer layover more than I want to RUN to make my next connection

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sept 2026
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The layovers / connections were too short and too long. I SPRINTED to make the connection from OSL-JFK and then SAT for over 6 hours from JFK-BUF. I don’t mind a longer layover more than I want to RUN to make my next connection

Flight crew was very kind and polite. They had to deal with an unnamed issue right beside me, and did so with respect.

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.

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

The WiFi was out gr entire flight. Had to Diane for almost 1 hour to wait for a gate to open up for plane to dock. Very bad experience.

After boarding, the AC was shut off on the flight. At business class, I really could not breathe. I was absolutely dripping sweat. I was told by the FA that there was nothing they could do but I could stand by the door until departure. So, that's what I did. I was clearly in the way while the FAs were trying to do their work, but I had to be able to breathe. After that, of course, I had sweated up a lot so was very uncomfortable for the six hour flight.

DELAYED AGAIN and AGAIN and AGAIN - not only that, you delay in 20 minute increments for hours and hours instead of having an accurate delay understanding.

AA was fine....the overall experience was subpar, but not due to the airline due to broader issues

No ground air conditioner for the plane. Very hot and humid prior to take off which was an uncomfortable period of time.

Check-in process was poor, very poor, only one person to check-in all passengers, so if one passenger had a check-in issue, all other passengers were delayed. All check-ins should have two airline staff to check-in passengers.

The flight up was great no issues. The flight back home was a cluster. I was told the plane I was waiting on was giving to another flight which caused me to miss my connection flight. Granted the airline did great with getting hotel and vouchr for food.

Flight was delayed and so much of inconvenience related to the gate change.

Nothing was good about this flight. Although the flight actually departed more than 3 hours late, due to “air traffic control management” we pushed back from gate 2 hours and 20 minutes late and proceeded to sit 100 yards from gate for and then n tarmac for another 1/2 hour additional 20 minutes

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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