Travelling from Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS): What you need to know
The timezone in Lyon is UTC+1, which is seven hours ahead of Chicago. Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is located in Lyon.
To ensure you get on your flight from Chicago to LYS, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and spring break.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Chicago to LYS. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Chicago, ORD can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these stays near Chicago O'Hare International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 70% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
MDW is around 16 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Chicago to LYS flight? Relax in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your break officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
76% of flights departing Chicago Midway International Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is roughly 145 kilometres from central Chicago. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 40 minutes. If you're considering public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Chicago Rockford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of RFD is 71%. To put it simply, that's how often flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
Chicago Rockford International Airport is located at 2 Airport Cir.
About Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near LYS and turn out the lights sooner:
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport flight.
Getting from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS) to central Lyon
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is around 26 kilometres from central Lyon. It takes around 30 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It'll take around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
Right now, $592 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,401. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Chicago to LYS. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
June is when most people book flights from Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS). Plan your visit to Lyon in January for a more low-key escape.
Before locking in your Chicago to LYS plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Lyon, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC and 8ºC.
More about Lyon
Start your Lyon trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chicago to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Fête Des Lumières and Lyon Old Town are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Lyon to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Cite Internationale de la Gastronomie de Lyon.
Explore more of France
Lyon has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of France you should also see. About 274 kilometres south of Lyon, a trip to Marseille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Les Calanques, Calanques National Park and Basilique Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.
Nice is another essential stop in France and is around 290 kilometres southeast of Lyon. No journey is complete without a visit to Vieux-Nice, Promenade Des Anglais and Plage de Nice.