Travelling from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
9 hours 33 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Chicago is 6 hours behind Munich and operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
Every week, there are 26 flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport. To be on board as early as possible, pick the 09:40 Lufthansa flight. If you're keen to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure from MUC to ORD is 22:25 with Lufthansa.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
We make it easy to get a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between MUC and ORD include:
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport is 288 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 437 €. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MUC to ORD.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Take advantage of filters to find the right journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Munich. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 33 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near MUC. Whether you're taking an early flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider staying in a hotel near ORD if you're taking a late flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Chicago. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 54 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you prefer a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Franz Josef Strauss Airport to O'Hare International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from MUC to ORD sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chicago
After booking your flights from MUC to ORD, you'll want to find a place to stay in Chicago. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Chicago itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
You've locked in your cheap ticket to O'Hare International Airport — now it's time to find a great stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Chicago.
