Learn English – “a chance to meet” vs “a chance that we meet”

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  • Please let me know if there is a chance that we meet somewhere in or outside Chicago.
  • Please let me know if there is a chance to meet somewhere in or outside Chicago.

Which one between these two sentences is correct?

Context: Depending on the availability of a friend, I want him to let me know if there is a chance that we can meet (or to meet) somewhere. The complete sentence is: "Depending on how far you live from Chicago and your availability, and knowing that I won't be available on the 4th of December, please let me know if there is a chance to meet somewhere in or outside Chicago".

Best Answer

The second option reads like you're asking a general, open-ended question about possibility of meeting. It's almost like a question about statistics, given your context.

The first option reads like you're trying to make an appointment/arrangement to meet, which seems to fit your context better. So, the first sentence is correct, in this context.