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Cheapest round-trip
$719
Typical prices: $418-$431
British Airways, Iberia
Sun 2/7Wed 2/10
ORD - LYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$272
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/31
ORD - LYS • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and Lyon. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Lisbon (LIS)
Cheapest • Avg $432 (round-trip)
Paris (CDG)
Shortest trip • 10h 43m (one-way)
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February
Cheapest • 23% price drop
April
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Lyon (CHI-LYS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Lyon that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Lyon

Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10
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5:10 pm - 1:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
12h 50m1 stop London Heathrow
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9:10 am - 6:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 35m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat London Heathrow
$719Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:57 am - 11:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 08m2 stops Ottawa Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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2:20 pm - 7:15 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
$719Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 8
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1:55 pm - 11:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
14h 10m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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2:20 pm - 7:15 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
11h 55m1 stop London Heathrow
$719Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10
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7:15 pm - 1:40 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
11h 25m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
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2:25 pm - 4:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen
$722Scandinavian Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10
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5:40 pm - 11:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
11h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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1:05 pm - 6:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 40m1 stop London Heathrow
$723Multiple Airlines
Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 8
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10:57 am - 11:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
17h 08m2 stops Ottawa Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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9:10 am - 6:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 35m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat London Heathrow
$725Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10
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5:40 pm - 11:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
11h 15m1 stop Madrid Barajas
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9:10 am - 6:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 35m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat London Heathrow
$730Iberia
Sun, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 10
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3:45 pm - 12:15 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
13h 30m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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9:10 am - 6:45 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
16h 35m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat London Heathrow
$732Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 28
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6:00 pm - 5:55 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
16h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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1:40 pm - 2:12 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 32m2 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$807United Airlines
Sun, Jan 24 - Thu, Jan 28
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9:30 pm - 11:05 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-LYS Lyon-Saint Exupéry
30h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
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1:40 pm - 7:52 pmLYS  Lyon-Saint Exupéry-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
13h 12m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl
$821United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Lyon flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Lyon to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lyon?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year 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.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Lyon is February, where tickets cost $695 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,205 and $1,091 respectively.

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Low season

April

Cheapest flight

$272
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 38% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 38% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Lyon

When to book flights from Chicago to Lyon

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.
Estimated round-trip price
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.

FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Lyon

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Lyon?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Lyon was $272 for a one-way ticket and $719 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Lyon?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Lyon?

    When flying out of Chicago you will be using one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl. You will be landing at Lyon-Saint Exupéry.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Lyon?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Lyon?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Lyon.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Lyon, Air France or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Lyon are Air France and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $793 and an overall rating of 7.5, Air France is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,328 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Lyon?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Lyon.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Lyon?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Lyon from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Lyon?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Lyon with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Lyon?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Lyon from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Lyon (LYS)