Flying from Paris to Chicago: what you need to know
When searching for a flight from Paris to Chicago, there's a selection of airports you can start your trip from. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) are some of Paris's main terminals.
Step off your plane in Chicago at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Around 9 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Paris to Chicago flight.
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is seven hours behind Paris.
The most popular route for flights from Paris to Chicago is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). There are 17 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from CDG to ORD is the 11:15 United Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last available departure is at 13:55 with American Airlines.
To ensure you make your Paris to Chicago flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Chicago
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Jet off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Chicago. From CDG, you can land directly at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Paris to Chicago plane tickets with departures from CDG, including:
We make it a cinch to find a Paris to Chicago flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
CDG is about 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Paris to Chicago? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport:
When it comes to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your Paris to Chicago flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these stops between Paris Orly Airport and Chicago:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
You can reach ORY from the centre of Paris in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Paris to Chicago, stay in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
79% of flights leaving Paris Orly Airport arrive according to schedule.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
You can book a ticket from Paris to Chicago with one or more stops out of Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA). These are some of the most common stopovers between BVA and Chicago:
Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The trip to BVA from central Paris is around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Chicago flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Paris Beauvais Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive when they should. At BVA, that rate is 71%.
Paris Beauvais Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Paris to Chicago, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near ORD:
Grab a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car and discover Chicago and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Dollar and Budget are top outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Paris to Chicago flight.
ORD is situated at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. Once you've disembarked your flight from Paris to Chicago, it'll take you approximately 25 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The journey will take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near MDW. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Paris to Chicago:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make collecting a Chicago Midway Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Get first dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from MDW four weeks in advance often means better prices and a greater range of vehicles.
Chicago Midway Airport can be found at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Paris to Chicago has arrived. Central Chicago is around 129 kilometres from Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get there in a car.
The journey takes roughly 2 hours using public transport.
Start your journey without stressing over how to get to where you're going with a Chicago Rockford Airport rental car. You can book with reliable suppliers here like Budget, Alamo and National.
If you're looking for a particular make or model, booking early gives you a better shot at getting exactly what you want. Secure your ride from RFD a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Paris to Chicago.
The address for Chicago Rockford Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
July is the busiest month for flights from Paris to Chicago. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Chicago in March.
When booking your Paris to Chicago tickets, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Chicago, with temperatures ranging from 16ºC to 28ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Paris to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC.
More about Chicago
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Chicago right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Paris to Chicago:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are must-visits when exploring Chicago.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Chicago, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Travel around 451 kilometres southeast to Columbus to check off its top attractions. From Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre, your itinerary will be busy.
Indianapolis is another essential stop in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No trip is complete without seeing Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
