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Travelling from Mexico City to Chicago: what you need to know
Mexico City is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Mexico City to Chicago departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU).
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are Chicago's major gateways.
Around 4 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Mexico City to Chicago flight.
Chicago's timezone is UTC-5, making Chicago one hour ahead of Mexico City.
The most popular route for flights from Mexico City to Chicago is from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD). You can choose from 41 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MEX to ORD is the 00:20 Volaris option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 20:25 with VivaAerobus.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Mexico City to Chicago flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Chicago
To snag cheap Mexico City to Chicago flights, reserve your journey two months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from Mexico City to Chicago. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Jet off from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) on a nonstop flight from Mexico City to Chicago. From MEX, you can fly straight to O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
You can choose from various carriers offering direct Mexico City to Chicago plane tickets with departures from MEX, including:
We make it a cinch to book a Mexico City to Chicago flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Benito Juarez International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Mexico City, MEX can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 55 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Mexico City to Chicago or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Benito Juarez International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from MEX arrive on schedule 80.91% of the time.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport (NLU)
Split up your Mexico City to Chicago flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport and Chicago include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Los Cabos International Airport (SJD)
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Getting the crew to the airport on time before your flight from {"defaultCase":"Mexico City","accusativeCase":"Mexico City","nominativeCase":"Mexico City","dativeCase":"Mexico City"} to Chicago is so much simpler when you stay close to Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport. Consider checking in to Verticca Hotel the night before you fly out.
Santa Lucia Air Force Base Airport has an on-time performance of 67.58%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 55 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Mexico City to Chicago, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near ORD:
Begin your adventure by picking up an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Chicago and beyond.
Booking your ride from O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
The centre of Chicago is located around 14 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Once your flight from Mexico City to Chicago has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take about 45 minutes.
After your flight from Mexico City to Chicago, unwind at a hotel close to MDW. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Dollar, Hertz and Budget make collecting a Chicago Midway International Airport rental car easy and quick. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at MDW will help you save.
The address for Chicago Midway International Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Mexico City to Chicago has arrived. Central Chicago is about 129 kilometres from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) and takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to by car.
Public transport will get you there in about 4 hours 15 minutes.
Be in control of the next leg of your trip by picking up a Chicago Rockford International Airport rental car. Budget, Alamo and National are reliable rental providers.
If you prefer a certain model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at snagging what you want. Secure your ride from RFD a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Mexico City to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport's street address is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
August is the most popular month for flights from Mexico City to Chicago. To escape the crowds, go to Chicago in January.
Book a Mexico City to Chicago ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 15ºC to 29ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Chicago around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Chicago
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Chicago right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Mexico City to Chicago:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Chicago to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another favourite destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No trip is complete without dropping by The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
