Guadalajara to Chicago (GDL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
GDL–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,727 miles in approximately 4h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9 | 7 | 32N | 4h03 | – | – | F9 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Guadalajara
| Metric | GDL→MDW | AGU→MDW | BJX→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from GDL | – | 103 mi | 123 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 11 | 4 | 3 |
| Flight time | 4h 3m | 3h 38m | 3h 55m |
Travel Essentials
GDL: CST · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Guadalajara, 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.
GDL–MDW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from GDL to MDW
Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 11 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 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,727 miles (2,779 km). There are approximately 11 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 22 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aguascalientes (AGU), Silao (BJX) and Morelia (MLM).