Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC) starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $65.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC): Lufthansa and United Airlines. The two airports are 4,517 miles (7,270 km) apart. Lufthansa and United Airlines are in Star Alliance. There are also 47 ways to fly it with one stop, through Frankfurt, Brussels and Amsterdam and more.
How many miles ORD to MUC costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Lufthansa | 27,500 | $65.60–1,095.52 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn Lufthansa | 30,000 | $54–113.92 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 32,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn Lufthansa | 32,500 | $65.60–1,095.52 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn Lufthansa | 34,000 | $65.60–1,095.52 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Lufthansa | 42,500 | $71.61–140.53 |
| United MileagePlusOn Lufthansa | 44,000 | $5.60–65.52 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Lufthansa | 50,000 | $60.40–1,010.32 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $65.60–1,095.52 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn Lufthansa | 55,000 | $15.60–1,165.52 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to MUC
- LufthansaStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book ORD to MUC with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Lufthansa, United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
ORD to MUC with one stop
47 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way
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- Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and 1 more
TB - Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)Aer Lingus the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Edinburgh (EDI)United Airlines, then easyJet, Lufthansa and 1 more
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
- Via Montreal (YUL)American Airlines, Air Canada and 1 more, then Lufthansa
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
- Via Reykjavik (KEF)Icelandair the whole way
- Via Boston (BOS)American Airlines, JetBlue Airways and 2 more, then Lufthansa
+1 - Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines, then Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa and 1 more
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
ORD to MUC: common questions
How many miles does ORD to MUC cost?
In economy it starts at 27,500 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Lufthansa, plus taxes and fees from $65.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (30,000), Emirates Skywards (32,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (32,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to MUC?
Lufthansa (Star Alliance) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Munich (MUC).
How far is Chicago from Munich by plane?
Chicago (ORD) and Munich (MUC) are 4,517 miles (7,270 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book ORD to MUC award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Chicago and Munich?
The most direct connections are through Frankfurt (FRA), Brussels (BRU), Amsterdam (AMS), Dublin (DUB) and London (LHR). On 27 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Lufthansa through Frankfurt.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.