Morelia to Chicago (MLM–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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.
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.
MLM–ORD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,711 miles in approximately 3h 44m. 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 | 320 | 3h44 | – | – | F9 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Morelia
| Metric | MLM→ORD | QRO→ORD | BJX→ORD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MLM | – | 76 mi | 84 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 44m | 3h 45m | 3h 50m |
Travel Essentials
MLM: CST · ORD: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Morelia, 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.
MLM–ORD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MLM to ORD
General Francisco J. Mujica International Airport (MLM) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
MLM to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MLM to ORD is about 3 hours 44 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,711 miles (2,753 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and Mexico City Benito Juárez. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Querétaro (QRO), Silao (BJX) and Mexico City (MEX).