Guadalajara to Chicago (GDL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

GDL Airport Page →
1,727 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 47m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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✓
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F96840cs
F9 Frontier
32N
2:01 PM
CST T1
7:04 PM
CDT
4h 3m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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Y41840+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
2:45 PM
CST T1
7:51 PM
CDT
4h 6m
82%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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Y41841+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
8:23 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
CST
4h 7m
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M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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F96841cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
8:23 PM
CDT
11:30 PM
CST
4h 7m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SAT San Antonio 5h 43m F9Y4 → WN San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 31m DLVS → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 50m AAF9Y4 → CTFWN Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 7h 9m F9Y4 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
CLT Charlotte 7h 36m Y4 → WN Charlotte (CLT) to Chicago flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 38m F9VBY4 → WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Chicago flights
ONT Ontario 7h 44m F9Y4 → WN Ontario (ONT) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 7h 48m AVF9TK → WN Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 55m AMASCX → WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
DEN Denver 8h 2m F9Y4 → WN Denver (DEN) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Guadalajara to Chicago
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,727 mi 4h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

GDL–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,727 miles in approximately 4h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps GDL Routes MDW Routes GDL Live Flights MDW Live Flights MDW Delays
All flights from Chicago (MDW) Chicago to Guadalajara flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GDL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 4 A20N 4h06 – – F9
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GDL to MDW direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GDL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
SAT ~5h 43m IAH ~6h 17m ATL ~6h 31m PHX ~6h 50m MCO ~7h 9m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,533
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
GDL → MDW
76%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
76%
Return
MDW → GDL
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Chicago from Guadalajara

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric GDL→MDW AGU→MDW BJX→MDW
Distance from GDL – 103 mi 123 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 8 6 3
Flight time 4h 5m 3h 50m 3h 55m
Aguascalientes (AGU) to Chicago flights · Silao (BJX) to Chicago flights · Morelia (MLM) to Chicago flights
Airports within 200 miles of GDL with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Guadalajara.
GDL: CST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,727 mi / 2,779 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Facts

GDL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guadalajara to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,727 mi / 2,779 km
Flight time4h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: GDL
Full nameGuadalajara International Airport
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m
Destination: MDW
Full nameChicago Midway International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GDL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 4h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,727 miles.
1 airline operates flights from GDL to MDW: Volaris.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include San Antonio, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Phoenix Sky Harbor.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MDW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Guadalajara.
Yes, return flights from MDW to GDL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGU, BJX and MLM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GDL to MDW

Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

GDL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GDL to MDW is about 4 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,727 miles (2,779 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via San Antonio, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aguascalientes (AGU), Silao (BJX) and Morelia (MLM).