What this Chicago & Paris page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Chicago (ORD, MDW) and Paris (CDG, ORY) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight — 75 in all, across 37 countries and 10 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from CHI and from CDG, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far your options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick — Reykjavik is the most balanced destination here before opening the full table to sort all 75 shared routes. When you are ready to filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Chicago and Paris already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Chicago and Paris. The spread runs from Brussels close by to Manila at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from CHI and from CDG — when those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Chicago and Paris. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 75 in total across 10 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
77% of these routes fly year-round, with 17 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Chicago and Paris share?
There are 75 destinations both Chicago and Paris reach without a connection, spanning 37 countries in 10 regions.
What is the closest place both Chicago and Paris can fly to nonstop?
Brussels is the closest shared nonstop destination for Chicago and Paris.
Where should travelers from Chicago and Paris meet halfway?
Reykjavik is the most balanced shared destination — roughly equidistant by flight distance for both cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Chicago and Paris?
Manila is the farthest destination both Chicago and Paris can reach nonstop.
Explore Chicago + Paris on the interactive map
Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region. Get prices — and share the results with your group.
Last updated: August 22, 2026