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How to get fromMunich to Lake Zurichby plane, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Munich to Lake Zurich by plane, train, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MUC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    14h 12m
    $355–531

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

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MUC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Barringtontrain train
    17h 13m
    $376–1,252

  3. Train to Salzburg Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    2. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SZG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    17h 44m
    $378–1,357

  4. Train to Frankfurt, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Frankfurttrain train
    2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FRA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    16h 27m
    $399–901

  5. Fly Munich International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MUC - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    18h 50m
    $570–1,890

  6. Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the train from München Hbf to Lindau, Reutin Bahnhoftrain train
    2. Take the train from St. Margrethen Sg to Zuerich Flughafentrain train
    3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ZRH - ORD
    4. Take the train from Irving Park to Barringtontrain train
    18h 22m
    $392–1,008

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

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration11h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$293Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,579.8 mi
  • Duration: 14h 12m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Lake Zurich, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Munich to Lake Zurich. However, you can take the train to Flughafen München, walk to Munich International Airport (MUC) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, take the train to Barrington, then take the taxi to Lake Zurich. Alternatively, you can take the train to Flughafen München, walk to Munich International Airport (MUC) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Barrington, then take the taxi to Lake Zurich.

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