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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Munich by plane or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Munich International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Munich International Airport (MUC)planeORD - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
    12h
    €232–449

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Munich International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Munich International Airport (MUC)planeMDW - MUC
    2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
    13h 51m
    €292–1,119

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)planeORD - NUE
    2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain
    14h 32m
    €274–1,078

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Salzburg Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)planeORD - SZG
    2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
    15h 29m
    €282–757

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeORD - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain
    14h 36m
    €250–664

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Munich International Airport (MUC) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€223Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Munich, Germany?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Munich. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Munich International Airport (MUC), walk to Flughafen München, then take the train to Marienplatz. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Munich International Airport (MUC), walk to Flughafen München, then take the train to Marienplatz.

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