Airport Comparison

CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)vsORD Chicago

Lounges at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) compared side by side — lounge count, access programs, walk-in prices, and terminal coverage. All figures from Loungely's verified lounge data.

CDGParis (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise)ORDChicago
Verified lounges711
Program-accessible711
Access programsAir France La Première, Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance GoldAmerican Airlines Admirals Club Membership, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class)
Paid walk-in lounges8
Walk-in price range$59–$79
Terminals covered44

CDG vs ORD lounges — frequently asked

Does CDG or ORD have more lounges?

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) has more — 11 verified lounges vs 7 at CDG. More lounges usually means a better chance of one matching your program or terminal.

Which lounge-access programs work at CDG vs ORD?

CDG: Air France La Première, Flying Blue Gold, SkyTeam Elite Plus, Star Alliance Gold. ORD: American Airlines Admirals Club Membership, Delta Medallion Elite, Delta One, Oneworld Emerald / Sapphire, Priority Pass, Star Alliance Gold, United Club Membership, United Polaris (Business Class). Shared programs that work at both: Star Alliance Gold.

Can I pay for walk-in lounge access at CDG or ORD?

CDG: no verified walk-in pricing. ORD: 8 lounges accept paid walk-ins ($59–$79). Walk-in access is the fallback when your card's program isn't present.