8 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Munich.

The cheapest days to fly are usually in November. Typical prices range from $530 to $870.

The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Chicago to Munich was with Scandinavian Airlines from $727. The best one-way deal was with Tap Air Portugal from $505.

There are direct flights from Chicago to Munich on a daily basis.

Lufthansa and United fly direct from Chicago to Munich.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Munich starts at $727 from Fri, Sep 20 to Fri, Oct 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $505 and departs on Wed, Jul 10.

Common times to visit are May–Oct, when the weather is warm. Winters (Dec–Feb) can be cold and snowy, and are a popular time for winter-sport visitors to the surrounding Alps. Oktoberfest (Sep–Oct) is a huge celebration of local beer, brass-band music and folk customs also featuring carnival rides and more. Other popular events include the Christmas Market and the Tollwood Festival (both in Dec) and the Fasching carnival (Jan–Mar), when locals dress up for the city’s countless balls and parties.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Munich.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.