Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Lyon?

Flights from Chicago to Lyon may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Lyon?

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Lyon: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class Prices vary by airline.

Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon pass through?

One-stop flights from Chicago to Lyon most commonly connect through: • Dublin (DUB) - 18% of one-stop connections • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 17% of one-stop connections • Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 17% of one-stop connections • Istanbul (IST) - 13% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Lyon?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Chicago to Lyon. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $898 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,457, a difference of $559. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Lyon?

Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Centre de congrès de Lyon, Tour Part-Dieu and Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Chicago to Lyon?

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Lyon takes 00m, covering 4,353 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Lyon?

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.

How are flight prices from Chicago to Lyon looking right now?

One-way fares from Chicago to Lyon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $905, which is 80% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Lyon?

Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 41m, compared with 11h 43m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 49m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lyon?

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

What car rental options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?

Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include: • Rentscape • Alamo • Europcar • Ok Mobility • Enterprise Rent-A-Car

How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Lyon flight?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Lyon range from $810 to $1,235, with an average of $1,018 over the past 12 months. Anything below $810 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Lyon?

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Lyon typically range from $810 to $1,235. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $709, on Air Canada.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Lyon flight route?

There's little price difference between Chicago to Lyon routes. They average around $1,018 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lyon?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lyon. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lyon?

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lyon at $431 round-trip. •July ($1,258) and December ($1,135) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 191% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to Lyon?

Air Canada ($709) and United Airlines ($739) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Chicago to Lyon according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Chicago to Lyon?

Dublin (DUB) is the most popular layover for the Chicago to Lyon route. 18% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via DUB.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chicago to Lyon?

Flights via Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $547. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Chicago to Lyon which airport offers the shortest layover?

Frankfurt am Main (FRA) had the shortest average connection time for Chicago to Lyon layovers at 6h 57m over the past 3 months.

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Cheap flights from Chicago to Lyon with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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Fri, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 28

1:55 pm - 11:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 10m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:40 pm - 11:07 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 27m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$709Air Canada

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 14

3:40 pm - 11:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

12h 25m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:05 pm - 6:45 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$713Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

1:55 pm - 11:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 10m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:40 pm - 7:52 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 12m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$714Air Canada

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

3:40 pm - 11:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

12h 25m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:00 am - 3:02 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 02m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$724Air Canada

Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Nov 24

3:40 pm - 11:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

12h 25m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:40 pm - 4:21 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 41m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Newark

$739United Airlines

Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 4

5:50 pm - 11:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

10h 15m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

1:40 pm - 12:40 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 00m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl New York LaGuardia

$748United Airlines

Tue, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 4

5:50 pm - 11:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

10h 15m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

1:40 pm - 2:35 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 55m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Newark

$748United Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Sun, Jan 24

12:15 pm - 9:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

14h 15m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:55 am - 6:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

$833Air France

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

6:25 pm - 1:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

12h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:20 am - 2:25 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$859Air France

Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 24

5:45 pm - 1:45 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

13h 00m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Paris Charles de Gaulle

9:55 am - 6:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 15m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

$883Air France

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Nov 6

6:00 pm - 12:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

11h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

6:30 am - 1:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$785Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Nov 6

10:35 am - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 20m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:00 am - 12:10 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 10m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

$788United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Nov 6

9:55 am - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 00m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

7:00 am - 7:52 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 52m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$794Air Canada

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

5:10 pm - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

10h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

6:30 am - 2:15 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

14h 45m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$813Delta

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

9:55 am - 12:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

19h 25m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss

1:55 pm - 8:12 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

13h 17m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$813Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 pm - 12:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

11h 25m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

7:05 am - 12:00 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

11h 55m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

$817United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

10:35 am - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 20m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:55 pm - 10:12 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 17m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$817United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

10:43 am - 9:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

16h 12m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

1:55 pm - 6:30 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 35m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$828Air Canada

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

10:24 am - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

17h 06m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

10:20 am - 9:31 pmLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 11m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Boston Logan Intl

$838Delta

Sun, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 25

8:10 pm - 9:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry

30h 15m1 stop Istanbul

6:25 pm - 11:00 amLYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 35m1 stop Istanbul

$911Turkish Airlines

Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Lyon flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Lyon? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Lyon departing in january.
What is the cheapest Chicago to Lyon flight route? KAYAK tracks online flight deals over the last 12 months and analyzes pricing trends to identify the best available fares.: There's little price difference between Chicago to Lyon routes. They average around $1,018 round-trip, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lyon?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Friday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lyon. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Thursday is the most expensive, with prices 43% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lyon? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from Chicago to Lyon, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lyon at $431 round-trip.
•July ($1,258) and December ($1,135) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 191% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Lyon based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Chicago to Lyon?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Lyon:

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

Prices vary by airline.
How long is a flight from Chicago to Lyon?
A nonstop flight from Chicago to Lyon takes 00m, covering 4,353 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Chicago to Lyon?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Chicago to Lyon flight?
Round-trip flights from Chicago to Lyon range from $810 to $1,235, with an average of $1,018 over the past 12 months. Anything below $810 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from Chicago to Lyon looking right now?
One-way fares from Chicago to Lyon are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $905, which is 80% above the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)?
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Rentscape
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Ok Mobility
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Which airports can I use when flying from Chicago to Lyon?
Flights from Chicago to Lyon may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Lyon-Saint Exupéry (LYS).
Which airports do connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon pass through?
One-stop flights from Chicago to Lyon most commonly connect through:

• Dublin (DUB) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 13% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Chicago to Lyon?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 39% on flights from Chicago to Lyon. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $898 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,457, a difference of $559.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Chicago to Lyon?
Flying via Brussels Bruxelles-National (BRU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 41m, compared with 11h 43m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and 11h 49m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Lyon?
Lyon is 7 hours ahead of Chicago (Central European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Lyon?
Some of the most popular sights in Lyon are Centre de congrès de Lyon, Tour Part-Dieu and Basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. These are among the most viewed places in Lyon on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Friday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Friday flights average $898, about $559 less than Thursday fares (38% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Chicago to Lyon trip for February. Fares historically average $431 round-trip in that month - typically $827 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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Cheap flights from Chicago to Lyon with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago to Lyon flights

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Lyon?

What is the cheapest Chicago to Lyon flight route?

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lyon?

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lyon?

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Chicago to Lyon?

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Chicago to Lyon?

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Chicago to Lyon?

When flying from Chicago to Lyon which airport offers the shortest layover?

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