Chicago to Guadalajara (ORD–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–GDL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris, Viva and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,733 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 43 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y4 Volaris | 16 | 320, 32N | 3h45-14h50 | – | – | |
| VB Viva | 8 | 320 | 4h25 | – | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 7S8 | 4h47 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 4h28 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Chicago
| Metric | ORD→GDL | MDW→GDL |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from ORD | – | 15 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 38 | 8 |
| Flight time | 3h 45m | 4h 30m |
| Departure OTP | 41% | – |
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · GDL: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Guadalajara.
US citizens enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days for tourism. Complete the immigration form (FMM) online or on arrival; the online version speeds up processing. Passport must be valid for the duration of stay.
Duty-free allowances: USD 500 in goods. Mexico prohibits importing certain foods and medications without documentation. Declare cash over USD 10,000.
CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from downtown Loop stations to O'Hare (45 min, $5). Pace buses serve suburbs. Ride-shares cost $35–55 from downtown depending on traffic; add 30+ minutes during rush hour on the Kennedy Expressway.Economy parking lots E/F connect via ATS people mover. Terminal 5 (international) is separate from Terminals 1–3; allow extra time for inter-terminal transfers.
ORD–GDL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to GDL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Frontier, Viva and Volaris. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to GDL ranges from 3 hours 45 minutes to 14 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,733 miles (2,789 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
43 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).