Medellín to Chicago (MDE–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 3d ago
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MIA Miami 7h 42m AAAVAZ 7LAAAC Miami (MIA) to Chicago flights
MCO Orlando 7h 55m AVNK AAACAS Orlando (MCO) to Chicago flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 58m AVB6NK AAACAD Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Chicago flights
BOG Bogota 8h 15m ACARAV AVG3 Bogota (BOG) to Chicago flights
PTY Tocumen 8h 48m CMKL BRCM Tocumen (PTY) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 8h 50m AVVB AAF9NK Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
JFK New York 9h 22m AV AAAFAS New York (JFK) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 9h 31m UA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 9h 44m AVJAP5 AADMUA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Chicago flights
MEX Mexico City 10h 7m AMAVWS AAAMF9 Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Medellín to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,591 mi 6h nonstop

MDE–ORD had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 2,591 miles in 6h.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop MDE–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MDE to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,180
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
MDE → ORD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
ORD → MDE
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Medellín

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric MDE→ORD PEI→ORD BOG→ORD
Distance from MDE 96 mi 134 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights 14
Flight time 6h 0h 55m 6h 30m
Airports within 200 miles of MDE with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Chicago is 0 hours the same as Medellín.
MDE: -05 · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Medellín, it's 6:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
2,591 mi / 4,169 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Colombian passport holders require a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa must be obtained in advance through a US embassy or consulate, with an in-person interview required. The application fee is US $185. Most Colombian travelers receive a 10-year multiple-entry visa, with each stay limited to a maximum of 180 days as determined by the immigration officer at the port of entry.

Getting from ORD

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.

Chicago Climate

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.

MDE–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Medellín to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance2,591 mi / 4,169 km
Flight time6h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDE to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 6h gate to gate. The route covers 2,591 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from MDE to ORD: United Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 6h.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Miami, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood.
Yes, return flights from ORD to MDE are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PEI and BOG. 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 MDE to ORD

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from United Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

MDE to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDE to ORD is about 6 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,591 miles (4,169 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Miami, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Pereira (PEI) and Bogota (BOG).