Mexico City to Chicago (NLU–ORD) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MTY Monterrey 5h 52m LHVB UAVB Monterrey (MTY) to Chicago flights
GDL Guadalajara 6h 16m ACAFAM 5YAMF9 Guadalajara (GDL) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 6h 47m EKTK AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 7h 8m CMF9VB AAF9NK Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
PVR Puerto Vallarta 7h 59m VB AAUA Puerto Vallarta (PVR) to Chicago flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 9h 20m AC AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
BJX Silao 9h 31m VB F9Y4 Silao (BJX) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 9h 34m M7 AAACAY Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
PUJ Punta Cana 12h 20m DM AADMUA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Chicago flights
PTY Tocumen 12h 38m M7 BRCM Tocumen (PTY) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mexico City to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,668 mi 4h 26m nonstop +1h ahead

NLU–ORD had nonstop service from Air Canada, 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 1,668 miles in 4h 26m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop NLU–ORD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 3 Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (3 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 NLU to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
898
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
NLU → ORD
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
ORD → NLU
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric NLU→ORD MEX→ORD QRO→ORD
Distance from NLU 22 mi 97 mi
Nonstop airlines 8 2
Weekly flights 94 4
Flight time 4h 26m 4h 2m 3h 51m
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 26m 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.

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.

NLU–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Flight time4h 26m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to ORD flights.
Nonstop flights from Felipe Ángeles International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport take about 4h 26m gate to gate. The route covers 1,668 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from NLU to ORD: Air Canada. 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 4h 26m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Monterrey, Guadalajara and George Bush Intercontinental.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from ORD to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX, QRO 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 NLU to ORD

Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) had nonstop service from Air Canada, 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.

NLU to ORD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from NLU to ORD is about 4 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,685 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Monterrey, Guadalajara and George Bush Intercontinental. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Querétaro (QRO) and Morelia (MLM).