Travelling from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport (ORY): What you need to know
Paris is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Paris Orly Airport is located in Paris, which operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to ORY, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? Popular seasons (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Chicago to ORY leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Of the flights that depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive on time at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport. Cancun International Airport (CUN) is a popular option between Chicago Midway International Airport and ORY.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Chicago to ORY flight? Check in to a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure reflects how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
The address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours or so if you're on public transport.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Chicago to Paris Orly Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At RFD, that figure is 71%.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near ORY:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around one week ahead of your Chicago to Paris Orly Airport flight.
ORY is located at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Getting from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to central Paris
From Paris Orly Airport, central Paris is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Rs78,303 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport. Return flights start at Rs154,976. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to ORY. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport (ORY). Plan your visit to Paris in January for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your Chicago to ORY plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 9ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paris
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Paris right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Chicago to Paris Orly Airport:
Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Paris to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Seine River.
Explore more of France
You've done Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Journey around 209 kilometres north to Lille to tick off its top sights. From Palais des Beaux Arts to Grand'Place and Notre-Dame-de-la-Treille Cathedral at Lille, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in France, consider Reims, about 137 kilometres northeast of Paris. Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Krug are key highlights.