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If you enjoy art, make sure to walk throughout the terminals of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and look for the various sculptures and paintings that have been created by local artists. To breathe some fresh air, go to the urban garden, which showcases 26 different types of plants and aeroponic gardening techniques.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) has a yoga room that can be found on Concourse B and C. It is open daily from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The frosted glass windows provide privacy so you can practice in peace on the sustainable bamboo floor. For members of the military, there is a USO Lounge that is also located in Concourse C and contains magazines, snacks, comfortable couches and televisions.

After a long day of traveling, many individuals find that they would like to freshen up by taking a shower. YotelAIR in Is there anywhere to shower in Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport allows guests to rent private showers, and they provide complimentary towels, shampoo and body soap. The Star Alliance Lounge also has showers, and travelers with access passes can use them for free.

Charging stations are conveniently located in the boarding areas of Terminal 1, Terminal 2D, Terminal 2E (Hall L and M) and Terminal 3 at Paris Charles de Gaulle, as well as in all terminals at Paris-Orly. You can safely and conveniently charge your smartphone for free using the Charge Box service.

Yes, your furry companion is welcome at the airport, although some restrictions and rules apply. The pet laws of Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), like most airports, require all pets to be in their crates unless they are using pet relief spots or during security screenings. There are two sanitary pet relief facilities in the airport, an indoor option across Gate A5 in Concourse A and an outdoor one on the Lower Level terminal drive.

Yes, Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) has some hotels. The Ibis Paris Airport is a modest hotel located across from Terminal 3. You can also ride the free CDGVAL shuttle to the citizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Hotel, which is only a five-minute trek from Terminal 3. Moreover, you can stay at the Sheraton Paris Airport Hotel, just a short walk from Terminal 2, or the Hilton Charles De Gaulle Airport, five minutes from Terminal 3.

All terminals of Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) have baby care amenities for traveling families. There are children’s bathrooms, sanitary changing benches, and complimentary strollers at the Pushchair Stations hosted in the Boarding Area and Terminals 1, 2 and 4. For older children, the airport features a play area in Terminal 4 with kids’ games and TV shows. Moreover, Terminals 1, 2, 3 and 4 hosts an 80s-themed video game arcade for the young-at-heart adults and teenagers.

Traveling to the capital is easy and convenient due to the several available transit alternatives. You may leave the airport by either the RER B train from Terminals 2, 3 and 1 or the Noctilien bus N140 from exit 8 of Terminal 1. Taxis are more convenient as they offer door-to-door services and they can be found at Terminals 1, 3 and 2.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Paris flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air France: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Paris. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Air France
• American Airlines

Flights from Chicago to Paris may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD), with arrivals available at Paris area airports such as Paris Beauvais-Tille (BVA), Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Paris-Le Bourget (LBG) and Paris Orly (ORY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air France: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Paris:

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $477 round-trip via Boston Logan Intl (BOS), compared to $903 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $63–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Paris most commonly connect through:

• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Lisbon Humberto Delgado (LIS) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Kastrup Copenhagen (CPH) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Dublin (DUB) - 4% of one-stop connections

Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Chicago to Paris route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $773 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $897, a difference of $124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Paris route, 34% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 59 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Paris flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, morning flights for 1%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Paris are Eiffel Tower, Gare du Nord and Gare de Lyon. These are among the most viewed places in Paris on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Paris:

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 pm and lands at 1:18 am
• Latest: departs at 10:30 pm and lands at 6:38 am.

The flight takes about 8h 08m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 0% above the route average of $822. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Paris takes 8h 08m, covering 4,129 miles.

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.

One-way fares from Chicago to Paris are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $302, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Air France has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Paris flights are:

• American Airlines: 72% on time
• Air France: 66% on time
• United Airlines: 64% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 66% of the time on average.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 34m, compared with 11h 44m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 11h 48m via Newark (EWR).

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

Since Paris is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) — daily rates from around $12:

• Europcar
• Budget
• Alamo
• keddy by Europcar
• Goldcar Rental SP

Near Paris Orly Airport (ORY) — daily rates from around $15:

• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget
• keddy by Europcar
• Avis

Near Paris Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) — daily rates from around $24:

• Europcar
• Free2Move
• Goldcar Rental SP
• keddy by Europcar
• Sixt

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Paris range from $627 to $1,063, with an average of $822 over the past 12 months. Anything below $627 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Chicago to Paris flights:

• • Air France
• • Iberia
• • American Airlines
• • Finnair