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How to get to Oktoberfest 2026 from Chicago

Sep 19 – Oct 4, 2026Theresienwiese, Munich · GermanyORD → MUC

Flying to Oktoberfest 2026 from Chicago means covering about 7,271 km — around 9h 59m gate to gate, with MUC as the most convenient arrival airport. Book around 10–12 weeks out and expect round trips from roughly $600 for the event dates.

7,271 km
Distance
9h 59m
Time in the air
$600
Round trip from

Flights for the event dates

Sample fares Chicago → MUC. Final prices and dates are on the partner site.

Atlantic BlueAB 564
08:40
ORD
9h 59m
Direct
18:39
MUC
$690
Round trip from
EuroConnectE 685
11:05
ORD
12h 29m
1 stop
23:34
MUC
$600
Round trip from
SkyLine AirSA 545
22:30
ORD
13h 59m
1 stop
12:29+1
MUC
$528
Round trip from
See live prices on the partner site →

Airports near the venue

MUC

Munich Airport

40 km · ≈ 0h 45m · train + shuttle
FMM

Memmingen

112 km · ≈ 1h 40m · shuttle bus

Where to stay

★ 4.5

Wiesn Gasthaus

$162 / night
★ 4.2

Munich Hauptbahnhof Rooms

$121 / night
★ 4

Isar Riverside Hostel

$68 / night
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Good to know

Do I need a visa for Germany?
This destination is in the Schengen area. US, UK, EU, Canadian and Australian passport holders enter visa-free for short stays; many other nationalities need a Schengen visa — allow 4–6 weeks.
How long is the flight from Chicago?
Nonstop or with a short connection, plan on about 9h 59m from Chicago to MUC. Add roughly an hour for the transfer to the venue.
When should I book?
Fares for event weeks are usually lowest 10–12 weeks out and rise sharply after the full lineup or schedule is announced. Set a price alert early.

Other departure cities

New York$1,158London$302Los Angeles$760Toronto$545Sydney$1,390Dublin$160Dubai$385Istanbul$228Lisbon$378

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