Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Chicago is six hours behind Munich and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Take your pick of 26 weekly Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport flights. The 09:40 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest you can take. Lufthansa operates the last service of the day at 15:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your MUC to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Lufthansa is your gateway to exploring Chicago (and maybe even some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport offered by this carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Lufthansa.
Among carriers operating MUC to ORD flights, Lufthansa has the best record for on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MUC and ORD:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
291 € is currently the best price for a one-way Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Return flights start from 380 €. These fares may change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from MUC to ORD by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from MUC to ORD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
71.34% of flights taking off from Franz Josef Strauss Airport land at their destination on time.
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near MUC. Whether you have an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
If you have a late Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ORD:
Grab an O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It takes roughly 55 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
August is the busiest month for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Chicago in January.
Lock in your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you want to explore Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MUC to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
If you're looking to explore another great destination in United States, head for Indianapolis, about 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo are highlights.
