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

• Earliest: departs at 11:25 and lands at 21:08
• Latest: departs at 15:45 and lands at 1:28.

The flight takes about 9h 43m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Munich to Chicago takes 9h 43m, covering 11.677 km.

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.

Return flights from Munich to Chicago range from 652 € to 894 €, with an average of 755 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 652 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the 755 € route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 543 € return via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS), compared with 803 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 62 €–89 € 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% 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 programme, while 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 709 €, which is 12% 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 15 €:

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

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) – daily rates from around 29 €:

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

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) – daily rates from around 25 €:

• 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 three 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 716 € return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at 801 €, a difference of 86 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• United Airlines

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

Chicago is 6 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 River North, Lincoln Park Zoo, and Sheraton Grand Chicago. 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

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