Travelling from Paris to Chicago: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Paris to Chicago. Explore your options for departing Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's chief entry points.
A direct flight from Paris to Chicago takes on average 9 hours 2 minutes. The timezone in Chicago is UTC-5, which is 6 hours behind Paris.
With 51 flights a week between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Paris to Chicago with United Airlines at 11:15. If you're keen to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest flight from CDG to ORD is with American Airlines at 14:40.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to Chicago, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You will need an ETA for United States if you hold a passport from France and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap flights from Paris to Chicago, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Take off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Chicago. From CDG, you can fly straight to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Choose from a variety of carriers offering direct flights from Paris to Chicago departing from CDG. Get on board with any of these:
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Paris to Chicago. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in approximately 44 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Paris to Chicago, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Paris to Chicago, here's where you can stop when departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
On public transport, you can travel from central Paris to ORY in about 57 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 34 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Paris to Chicago? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to the centre of Chicago takes around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 54 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Once you've hopped off your flight from Paris to Chicago, expect a drive time of approximately 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 46 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to MDW. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Paris to Chicago:
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Chicago
ج.م. 12,997 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Paris to Chicago. Return flights start at ج.م. 23,095. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To snag cheap tickets from Paris to Chicago, book your trip 9 months ahead of the departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Paris to Chicago. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Paris to Chicago. August is the busiest month for a trip to Chicago. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Chicago is July, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Paris to Chicago in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap ticket from Paris to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Chicago right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Paris to Chicago:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier are attractions you won't want to skip in Chicago.
Complete your Chicago trip with a car rental
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