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

ORD Airport Page →
2,591 mi airlines charter/private 1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 24 1-stop flights Verified 1w 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
FLL Fort Lauderdale 7h 33m AAACAD → AVB6NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Medellín flights
MIA Miami 7h 34m 5YAAAC → 2IAAAV Miami (MIA) to Medellín flights
CUN Cancún 7h 46m AAEKF9 → AVVB Cancún (CUN) to Medellín flights
PUJ Punta Cana 8h 5m AADMUA → AVDMJA Punta Cana (PUJ) to Medellín flights
BOG Bogota 8h 10m AV → 5YACAR Bogota (BOG) to Medellín flights
IAH Houston 8h 19m AAASAV → UA Houston (IAH) to Medellín flights
MCO Orlando 8h 24m AAACAD → AVNK Orlando (MCO) to Medellín flights
PTY Tocumen 8h 40m BRCM → CMQT Tocumen (PTY) to Medellín flights
SJO San José (Alajuela) 9h 26m UA → AVP5QT San José (Alajuela) (SJO) to Medellín flights
SJU San Juan 9h 49m AAF9NK → 5YAVB6 San Juan (SJU) to Medellín flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Chicago to Medellín
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 2,591 mi 5h 52m nonstop

ORD–MDE 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 5h 52m.

Also explore ORD Routes MDE Routes ORD Live Flights MDE Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Medellín (MDE) Medellín to Chicago flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ORD–MDE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 1 – – 86% Star Alliance –
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MDE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
FLL ~7h 33m MIA ~7h 34m CUN ~7h 46m PUJ ~8h 5m BOG ~8h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,082
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ORD → MDE
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
86%
Return
MDE → ORD
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 6:00 PM in Medellín.
Distance & Flight Time
2,591 mi / 4,169 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 52m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Colombia visa-free for stays up to 90 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Immigration may stamp a shorter period, so check the date written on the entry stamp. Extensions up to an additional 90 days can be requested at a Migracion Colombia office.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

ORD–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Medellín route.
Route details
Distance2,591 mi / 4,169 km
Flight time5h 52m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MDE
Full nameJose Maria Córdova International Airport
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MDE flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jose Maria Córdova International Airport take about 5h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 2,591 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ORD to MDE: 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 5h 52m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Cancún.
Yes, return flights from MDE to ORD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ORD to MDE

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) 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.

ORD to MDE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to MDE is about 5 hours 52 minutes 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 Fort Lauderdale Hollywood, Miami and Cancún. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.