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

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Chicago to Medellín
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
18 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between ORD and MDE, connecting options are available through 18 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to MDE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,284
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
ORD → MDE
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Return
MDE → ORD
85%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

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.
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.

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–MDE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Medellín route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections18 hubs
Origin: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: MDE
IATA / ICAOMDE / SKRG
TimezoneAmerica/Bogota
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation6,955 ft / 2,120 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to MDE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CUR, CUN, EWR, GUA, BOG, SJU, MIA, PTY, FLL, MEX, MCO, JFK, IAH, SJO, MAD, UIO, PUJ and AUA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

18 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via CUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.