Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Lyon (CHI - LYS)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Lyon and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$958	AccesRail, Air Canada 2 stops 18 hr Mon, Jul 27 — Wed, Aug 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Lyon is currently $958
Cheapest one-way flight	$507	AccesRail, Air Canada 2 stops 21 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Lyon is currently $507
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,068	Air France, Delta 2 stops 22 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Mon, May 4	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Lyon is currently $1,068
Cheapest business class flights	$3,520	Turkish Airlines 1 stop 31 hr Thu, Jul 23 — Wed, Aug 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Lyon is currently $3,520

Fastest flight	10 hr 20 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Lyon takes 10 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Lyon is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $520–760
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–1,450

Popular airlines from Chicago to Lyon

Lufthansa

from $1,149

Typical price: $770–1,650

31 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LYS Every day
British Airways

from $1,095

Typical price: $810–2,200

29 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LYS Every day
Air France

from $1,052

Typical price: $820–1,950

26 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LYS Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,143

Typical price: $700–1,900

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LYS Every day
Aer Lingus

from $1,039

Typical price: $920–2,300

20 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LYS Every day
LOT

from $1,211

Typical price: $1,000–1,550

16 weekly connecting flights

ORD - LYS Every Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Lyon

Lyon Airport (LYS)

Lyon France 32 min 12 mi
Geneva Airport (GVA)

Geneva Switzerland 1 hr 53 min 69 mi
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)

Marseille France 3 hr 1 min 162 mi
Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport (MPL)

Montpellier France 3 hr 7 min 156 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Lyon

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Lyon are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $520 to $760.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Lyon recently found on Google Flights was with AccesRail, Air Canada from $958. The cheapest one-way flight was with AccesRail, Air Canada from $507.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,149, flying from May 11 to May 25.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,095, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Air France flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,052, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,143, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,039, flying from May 11 to May 27.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,211, flying from May 3 to May 18.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Lyon starts at $958 from Mon, Jul 27 to Wed, Aug 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $507 and departs on Wed, May 6.

10 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Lyon.

Peak periods include the spring (Apr–May) and fall (Oct–Dec). During the renowned Fête des Lumières (early Dec), the city is illuminated with candles and colorful sound-and-light shows. Other key events include the Nuits de Fourvière (Jun–Jul), featuring open-air performances in the Fourvière district’s Roman amphitheater, and Biennale d’Art Contemporain (Sep–Dec, odd-numbered years).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Lyon.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Lyon really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Lyon.

In terms of flights, Lufthansa is the most popular. Lufthansa offers 31 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Lyon are:

British Airways offers 29 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .
Air France offers 26 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .
Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .
Aer Lingus offers 20 connecting flights per week. Aer Lingus flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .
LOT offers 16 connecting flights per week. LOT flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lyon Airport (LYS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Lyon.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Lyon recently found on Google Flights was with AccesRail, Air Canada from $958. The cheapest one-way flight was with AccesRail, Air Canada from $507.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,149, flying from May 11 to May 25.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,095, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Air France flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,052, flying from May 10 to May 26.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,143, flying from Jun 22 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Aer Lingus flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,039, flying from May 11 to May 27.
The cheapest LOT flight from Chicago to Lyon is $1,211, flying from May 3 to May 18.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Lyon.

There are 31 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 29 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Air France connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Aer Lingus connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Lyon at price $1,068 is offered by Air France, Delta from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Lyon.

There are 31 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 29 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 26 Air France connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Aer Lingus connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 LOT connecting flights from Chicago to Lyon per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Lyon.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Lyon, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Lyon start at $3,520 from Thu, Jul 23 to Wed, Aug 5 with Turkish Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Lyon start at $958 from Mon, Jul 27 to Wed, Aug 12.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Lyon, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Lyon starts at $1,068 from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4 with Air France, Delta.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Lyon at price $1,068 is offered by Air France, Delta from Thu, Apr 30 to Mon, May 4.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Lyon, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.