Silao to Chicago (BJX–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BJX–ORD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,651 miles in approximately 3h 51m. Beyond nonstop, 10 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 4 | 320 | 3h51 | – | – | – |
| Y4 Volaris | 4 | 320 | 3h51 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Silao
| Metric | BJX→ORD | MLM→ORD | QRO→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BJX | – | 84 mi | 87 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 16 | 4 |
| Flight time | 3h 51m | 4h 1m | 3h 43m |
Travel Essentials
BJX: CST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Silao, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.
For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.
Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.
Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.
BJX–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BJX to ORD
Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Volaris. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BJX to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BJX to ORD ranges from 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,651 miles (2,657 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
10 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via EGE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Morelia (MLM), Querétaro (QRO) and Guadalajara (GDL).