Flying from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports to jet off from in Chicago. Explore your options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) when searching for a flight from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC).
Jump on a direct Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 30 minutes.
Munich is six hours ahead of Chicago. Franz Josef Strauss Airport is located in Munich, which runs on the UTC+1 timezone.
With 16 direct weekly flights between the two airports, O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) is the busiest route. Lufthansa operates the earliest flight at 3:35pm. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from ORD to MUC is with Lufthansa at 10:25pm.
Your flight from Chicago to MUC won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) take off from this terminal.
Lufthansa is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport taking off from ORD.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between ORD and MUC is Lufthansa.
Lufthansa is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to MUC that include a stopover. To explore the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and MUC include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near O'Hare International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive on time at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Split up your flight from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Chicago Midway International Airport and MUC are:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
You can arrive at MDW from central Chicago in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 19 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Chicago to MUC flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chicago Midway International Airport:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77.88%.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to arrive by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're jetting off early:
Flights that depart from RFD make it to their destination on schedule 76.19% of the time.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near MUC and turn out the lights sooner:
Travel at your own pace with a Franz Josef Strauss Airport rental car. Book your wheels from OK Mobility, Alamo or Sixt and see more of Munich and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport flight.
Getting from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Munich. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport is $740. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $954. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Chicago to MUC if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Cheap Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Chicago to MUC.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport.
The best time to fly from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Munich. July is when most people book flights from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC), which may be ideal if you're after more excitement.
The warmest month in Munich is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Book your Chicago to MUC flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC.
More about Munich
Start your Munich trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Franz Josef Strauss Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Münchner Oktoberfest and Marienplatz are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Munich to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Theresienwiese.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Travel about 193 kilometres west to Stuttgart to check off its popular sights. From Porsche Museum to Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 274 kilometres north-west of Munich, Mannheim is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Baroque Palace Mannheim, NTM National Theatre Mannheim and Reiss-Engelhorn-Museen Mannheim.
