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$423 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Lyon

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Lyon, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Chicago to Lyon, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$512
Overall average: $1,058
Scandinavian Airlines
Mon 11/24Sun 12/7
ORD - LYS • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$423
Air Canada
Sat 12/6
ORD - LYS • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $512 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 7.4 score
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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

Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 7:25 pmORD-LYS
17h 05m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 4:45 pmLYS-ORD
27h 35m1 stop
$512Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 7:25 pmORD-LYS
17h 05m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 4:45 pmLYS-ORD
27h 35m1 stop
$514Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Air Canada Logo
12:50 pm - 11:10 amORD-LYS
15h 20m2 stops
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1:55 pm - 8:10 pmLYS-ORD
13h 15m1 stop
$547Air Canada
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Air Canada Logo
12:50 pm - 11:10 amORD-LYS
15h 20m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
1:55 pm - 8:10 pmLYS-ORD
13h 15m1 stop
$549Air Canada
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Fri, Dec 5 - Fri, Dec 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 11:05 amORD-LYS
14h 05m2 stops
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1:05 pm - 6:25 pmLYS-ORD
12h 20m1 stop
$559Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 5:40 pmORD-LYS
12h 50m1 stop
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6:25 am - 2:55 pmLYS-ORD
15h 30m2 stops
$561Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 11:10 amORD-LYS
10h 15m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 6:37 pmLYS-ORD
35h 42m2 stops
$571United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 11:05 amORD-LYS
15h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:55 pm - 8:10 pmLYS-ORD
13h 15m1 stop
$576United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Air France Logo
5:34 pm - 4:35 pmMDW-LYS
16h 01m2 stops
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6:40 am - 4:18 pmLYS-MDW
16h 38m2 stops
$638Air France
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Sat, Nov 29 - Fri, Dec 5
Air France Logo
12:47 pm - 10:50 amMDW-LYS
15h 03m2 stops
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2:10 pm - 11:47 pmLYS-MDW
16h 37m2 stops
$1,745Air France
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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’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Lyon?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Lyon clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Lyon on a Tuesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Chicago, you should consider flying back on a Sunday, and avoid Wednesdays for better deals.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$423
Most popular time to fly with an average 25% increase in price.
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.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Lyon

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Lyon?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Lyon was $423 for a one-way ticket and $512 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, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Lyon, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 7.4, Air France is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,148 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Chicago to Lyon

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Lyon. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Lyon? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Air FranceOverall score based on 1477 reviews
8.2Crew
7.4Comfort
7.4Boarding
7.0Food
7.0Entertainment
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Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

10.0 ExcellentPeter, Oct 2025CDG - YYZ
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Our flight crew were terrific. And they handle a difficult passenger with finesse.

Excellent, Lima to Paris. But Paris to Amsterdam, delayed, missed my flight and KLM treated its missed flights passengers very badly, terribly bad. No hotel accommodation given. Passengers were told to find their own hotel accommodation and claim at reasonable rate and left the booth and literally with armed Police Officers listening to passengers complains. For three hours, after moving by Uber from hotel to hotel and calling and booking online, no hotel was available. I had to return to the airport and seat/sleep on the benches, suffering the cold, and rats running around until my new allocated flight the next day. It was the most terrible KLM treatment even seen and being a Business Class passenger. Still mentally suffering to date as a result.

3 hour delay but out of their control. App said I get vouchers but when I applied for them, they were nowhere to be found in my account

I bought business class tickets but the seats are exactly like economy with no comfort seats nor an empty seat next to me provided. Very poor, low quality airline.

I don't understand the concept of paying to get your personal luggage onboard and then asked to check it in.... either sell the space or don't, its a hassle to carry those all through the airport just to make a check in at the last minute.

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

Old airplanes small seats expensive tickets, not as expected overall and not comfortable according to the price

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

My experience was good overall, the quality of the food really decreased! There used to be a choice between meat and fish now it’s between chicken and pasta! In the choices of entertainment meditation has been added which is very good. Soft chair workout to improve blood circulation and avoid phlebitis should be added.

Excellent flight. Smooth, efficient boarding. Quick flight. Arrived early at STL.

Not the fault of United—weather, reroute around weather, time sitting on tarmac, arrived couple hours late, too late for train into city necessitating a much pricier cab but weather…can’t be helped.

I will never book a flight through Cheap fare. They booked me from Portland Main . And would not give me a refund, so I bought 2 tickets one for 299. From Portland Main to ORD. Then I had to buy a ticket from Oregon PDX to ORD that was another 440. So Just so you know they even told me it was there fault but no refund. Bad bussniess. I did inform United but they said they couldn't help me due to the fact I booked through Cheap Tickets. Never again. And I'm spreding the word. I let everyone know at my 50th class reunion

The flight attendants were rude. Seemed like they didn’t want to be there. Except for one girl that was really nice. Seats are sooooo uncomfortable. They give you a piece of paper and a thin cushion for a pillow and blanket that does nothing. Airlines have gone way downhill, especially United international flights. Food was disguting. Definitely flying ANA next time.

Crew and customer service were excellent. This flight also had plenty of leg room and seat mounted screens for entertainment. A very pleasant flight all around!

It would have been better if the crew has supported my husband's reasons for needing to keep the space clear around his feet, rather than insisting that he put his knapsack in that space.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

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