Cheapest flights from the midwest to Europe

So I just looked up cheapest flights from Chicago this fall. I am not satisfied with what I found to the mainland. Not satisfied. Germany is coming in around $700 with all the taxes. Some flights start at $308 but add the taxes/fees and their more than the ones that start around $450! Buyer beware!

Finding cheap travel to Europe won't be easy right now.

But my old standby, Dublin, is also close to 700 at 687 USD. SO I guess the prices are just not really cheap right now. So... depending where you're going... go into the mainland. Or better yet, wait for some better prices! "Fall"ing prices hopefully soon this autumn!