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Transatlantic · 4143 miles
Chicago to Paris Flights — ORD to CDG Airlines, Airports & Fare Tips
Searching for cheap flights from Chicago to Paris? Compare departures from O'Hare International (ORD) to Charles de Gaulle (CDG). Find the best time to book, top airlines, flight duration, and money-saving tips for your US Midwest to France trip.
Which airport should you fly from?
Compare departure and arrival airports for the Chicago to Paris route.
ORD — Chicago
O'Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare: Blue Line subway to downtown Chicago in 45 minutes.
CDG — Paris
Charles de Gaulle (CDG)
RER B to Châtelet in 35 minutes.
Airlines flying Chicago to Paris
Air France, American Airlines, and United operate nonstop transatlantic flights between Chicago O'Hare and Paris CDG.
Flight duration & logistics
Nonstop flights from Chicago to Paris take approximately ~8h. The distance is 4143 miles. Around 5+ flights operate daily on this route.
- Flight time: ~8h
- Time difference: +7h
- Daily flights: 5+
Money-saving tips for Chicago to Paris travel
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Book in advance
Book 6–8 weeks ahead for the best transatlantic fares.
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Compare airlines
Air France and Delta/AF partners often have competitive deals.
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Flexible dates
January and February offer the lowest fares.
Paris — your destination
Discover what awaits after your flight from Chicago.
Why book with Tikitikita?
- Compare fares across ORD and CDG in one search
- Flexible date grids to spot the cheapest days to fly
- Filter by nonstop, airline, or departure time
- Prices shown include taxes and surcharges
Frequently asked questions
How long ORD to CDG?
~8h nonstop. Distance ~4143 miles.
Airlines Chicago–Paris?
Air France, American Airlines, United.
Cheapest month ORD–CDG?
January, February, November.
US visa for France?
No visa under 90 days in Schengen. ETIAS required 2025.
Best time to book?
6–8 weeks in advance.