Travelling from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Get your trip planning started by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are the main airports in Chicago.
Book a direct Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 8 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is six hours ahead of Chicago. Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the most popular route. There are 16 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 9:40pm. Go for the first ORD to CDG departure operated by Air France at 5:10pm if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to CDG, leave enough 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 travel rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You can take a direct flight from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) leaving from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport departing ORD include:
United Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from ORD to CDG.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to CDG. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near O'Hare International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport, browse these options when leaving from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Logan International Airport (BOS)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to CDG flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
As far as flight punctuality goes, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 77.88%.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
When booking your flight ticket from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) out of Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), one of the busiest connection points on this route.
The journey time to RFD from central Chicago is around 4 hours 15 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to cover the 137 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and get to the check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights arrive when they should. At RFD, that figure is 76.19%.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a late flight from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Go where the road takes you with a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and see more of Paris and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Central Paris is about 23 kilometres from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Journey times by cab or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport is Rs59,720. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs128,525. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Score cheap flights from Chicago to CDG by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The best month for scoring cheap Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
June is the most popular month for flights from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Plan your visit to Paris in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your Chicago to CDG flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Paris
After booking your flight from Chicago to Charles de Gaulle Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Paris:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Paris when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Make your way to Louve followed by Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to explore more of France. Journey around 177 kilometres north to Lille to tick off its top attractions. From Palais des Beaux Arts to Grand'Place and Grand place, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Reims is another must-experience destination in France and is around 113 kilometres east of Paris. No journey is complete without a visit to Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral.
