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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Paris:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 pm and lands at 1:20 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 6:40 am.

The flight takes about 8h 10m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Paris:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Paris takes 8h 10m, covering 4,129 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Paris range from $665 to $1,106, with an average of $870 over the past 12 months. Anything below $665 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the $870 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $477 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $951 for nonstop.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air France has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Paris flights are:

• American Airlines: 73% on time
• Air France: 67% on time
• United Airlines: 65% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 67% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $73–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Paris flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Paris flights:

• Air France
• American Airlines
• Iberia
• Finnair

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Chicago to Paris are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $371, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Since Paris is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) — daily rates from around $16:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Near Paris Orly Airport (ORY) — daily rates from around $14:

• Europcar
• Alamo
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) — daily rates from around $23:

• Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP
• keddy by Europcar
• Free2Move
• Sixt

Flights from Chicago to Paris may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD), with arrivals available at Paris area airports such as Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Paris route, 33% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 57m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Paris most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Chicago to Paris. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $827 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $941, a difference of $114.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Paris. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Air France
• American Airlines

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 24m, compared with 11h 44m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 11h 48m via Newark (EWR).

Paris is 7 hours ahead of Chicago (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Paris are Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Champs-Elysées. These are among the most viewed places in Paris on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Paris flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, pets are allowed at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), though some restrictions apply. Pets must be removed from their carrying cases during security screening. MDW has an indoor pet relief facility across from Gate A5 in Concourse A and an outdoor pet relief facility on the Lower Level terminal drive.

Travelers can take the RER B train from Terminal 2. From Terminals 1 and 3, the free CDGVAL shuttle connects to the Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 1 RER station for the train. Another option is the Noctilien bus N140 from exit 8 of Terminal 1. Taxis offer door-to-door service and are available at Terminals 1, 2 and 3.

Yes, MDW has a yoga room on Concourse C, open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The room has frosted glass windows for privacy and a sustainable bamboo floor. A USO Lounge for members of the military is also located on Concourse C. It contains magazines, snacks and televisions.

Yes. YotelAIR at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) offers private showers for rent. Complimentary towels, shampoo and body soap are provided. Shower cabins can be used for up to 45 minutes for €20 per person per use.

Charging stations are in the boarding areas of Terminal 1, Terminal 2D, Terminal 2E Halls L and M and Terminal 3 at Paris Charles de Gaulle, as well as in all terminals at Paris-Orly. Smartphones can be charged for free using the Charge Box service.