Chicago to Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (ORD–CDG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ORD–CDG is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air France, American Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 4,141 miles in approximately 6h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 98 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF Air France Also: KL | 11 | 359, 77L | 7h31-8h05 | SkyTeam | KL | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 788 | 8h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, SN | 7 | 781 | 8h15 | Star Alliance | AC, SN | |
| QR Qatar Airways | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · CDG: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise).
US citizens enter France and the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The EU's ETIAS travel authorization is expected to be required soon; register online before departure (€7, valid 3 years). Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from the Schengen zone.No customs duty on personal items. EU duty-free limits apply on goods purchased outside the EU.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
RER B to central Paris (Gare du Nord 25 min, Châtelet 30 min) costs €11.80. Take the free CDGVAL train from T1 or T3 to the RER station at T2 first. Heavy luggage is awkward on this line during rush hour; some platforms have no escalators.Fixed taxis: €55 to Right Bank, €65 to Left Bank. Ride-hail (Uber) costs €40–65. Le Bus Direct coaches run to Montparnasse, Opéra, and the Eiffel Tower (€17, 45–70 min). Connecting to Gare de Lyon or Massy for TGV services is possible via RER B (Denfert-Rochereau transfer).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers are warm (20–27°C) and mostly dry with occasional thunderstorm delays. Winters are cold and overcast (2–8°C) with frequent rain and periodic frost. Snow is rare but CDG briefly closes when it falls on an unprepared system. Fog is the primary winter flight disruption, particularly November through January.
Spring is mild and wet. Autumn is the most unpredictable season weather-wise. CDG is a major hub. Even moderate weather cascades across European connections. Pack a mid-weight jacket year-round. Summers are rarely hot enough for short sleeves in the evenings.
ORD–CDG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to CDG
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Air France, Qatar Airways and United Airlines. With 46 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to CDG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to CDG ranges from 6 hours 55 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,141 miles (6,665 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 109 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
98 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.