Chicago to Guadalajara (ORD–GDL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
Y45703
Y4 Volaris
A20N
2:19 AM
CDT T5
5:41 AM
CST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96903cs
F9 Frontier
A21N
2:35 AM
CDT T5
5:57 AM
CST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41703+1
Y4 Volaris
32Q
2:35 AM
CDT T5
5:57 AM
CST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y45811
Y4 Volaris
320
2:35 AM
CDT T5
5:57 AM
CST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB547
VB Viva
320
12:59 PM
CDT T5
4:14 PM
CST
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM653+1
AM Aeromexi
7S8
1:45 PM
CDT T5
5:47 PM
CST
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96705cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
1:49 PM
CDT T5
5:11 PM
CST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41705+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
1:49 PM
CDT T5
5:11 PM
CST
4h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB545
VB Viva
320
8:40 PM
CDT T5
11:50 PM
CST
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SK9530cs
SK S
7S8
6:36 AM
CST T1
11:50 AM
CDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM652+3
AM Aeromexi
B38M
6:46 AM
CST T1
12:00 PM
CDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6103cs
WS WestJet
7S8
6:46 AM
CST T1
12:00 PM
CDT
4h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41704+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
7:10 AM
CST T1
12:09 PM
CDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96704cs
F9 Frontier
A20N
7:10 AM
CST T1
12:09 PM
CDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB544
VB Viva
320
1:45 PM
CST T1
7:10 PM
CDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VB546
VB Viva
320
6:50 PM
CST T1
11:45 PM
CDT
3h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96230+1
F9 Frontier
320
7:56 PM
CST
12:55 AM+1
CDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y41702+1
Y4 Volaris
32Q
8:27 PM
CST T1
1:34 AM+1
CDT
4h 7m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Chicago to Guadalajara
3 carriers, 41 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 1,733 mi 4h 10m nonstop -1h behind 53 1-stop hubs

ORD–GDL is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Volaris, Viva and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,733 miles in approximately 4h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–GDL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 15 320, 32N, 32Q, A20N 4h22 71% F9
VB Viva 8 320 4h10-4h15 71%
AM Aeromexico 7 7S8 5h02 71% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – VB, Y4
32N Airbus A320neo – Y4
32Q Airbus A321neo – Y4
7S8 Boeing 737 MAX 8-200 – AM
A20N Airbus A320neo – F9, Y4
A21N Airbus A321neo – F9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: VB + Y4 (23 flights/wk, 77%)
SkyTeam: AM (7 flights/wk, 23%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ORD to GDL direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to GDL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~56h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,781
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.

Other ways to reach Guadalajara from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Guadalajara International Airport.
Metric ORD→GDL MDW→GDL
Distance from ORD 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2
Weekly flights 41 10
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 24m
Departure OTP 71%
Airports within 200 miles of ORD with service to Guadalajara International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Guadalajara is 1 hour behind Chicago.
ORD: CDT · GDL: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Guadalajara.
Distance & Flight Time
1,733 mi / 2,789 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m to 5h 2m.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to ORD

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

Key statistics for the Chicago to Guadalajara route.
Route details
Distance1,733 mi / 2,789 km
Flight time4h 10m to 5h 2m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights41 out / 48 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: GDL
IATA / ICAOGDL / MMGL
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr17.9M
Elevation5,016 ft / 1,529 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to GDL flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Guadalajara International Airport take approximately 4h 10m to 5h 2m. The route covers 1,733 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from ORD to GDL. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUS, HOU, NLU, DAL, HSV, MDW, QRO, OPF, ZIH, EGE, PBI, CVG, PSP, TUS, FLL, PVR, JFK, YUL, SJO, SJD, FAT, ONT, CUN, MTY, ANC, MEX, SMF, IAH, BOG, DFW, EWR, PHX, LAX, YYC, DEN, SLC, SAT, BCN, PDX, ATL, SEA, LAS, MIA, SJC, MCO, YYZ, PTY, CLT, SFO, YVR, RNO, MAD and HKG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Guadalajara is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from GDL to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 ORD to GDL

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

ORD to GDL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to GDL ranges from 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 2 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,733 miles (2,789 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AUS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (MDW).