Chicago to Mexico City (ORD–MEX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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ORD–MEX is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Volaris and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,689 miles in approximately 4h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico Also: SK, WS | 21 | 7M8, B38M, B39M | 4h10-4h33 | SkyTeam | SK, WS | |
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9 | 14 | 321, 32Q | 4h10 | – | F9 | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 738 | 4h18 | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: EK | 7 | 7M8 | 4h26 | Star Alliance | EK | |
| VB Viva | 7 | 320 | 4h15 | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
ORD: CDT · MEX: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
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.
Use only authorized airport taxis (purchase vouchers at official booths inside arrivals; do not take street taxis outside). Rates are zone-based: Centro/Zócalo MXN$180–250, Polanco MXN$250–320, Santa Fe MXN$350–450. Uber is not permitted for airport pickup at T1 (walk to street level at T2 to use Uber).Metrobús Line 4 to Buenavista (Metro hub) takes 30–40 min (MXN$12); a solid budget option. Metro Line 5 serves Terminal Aérea (T1). ADO buses depart from T1 to Puebla, Querétaro, and other cities. A second airport (AIFA, NLU) exists northeast of the city; confirm which airport your flight uses.
High-altitude subtropical climate at 2,240m. Temperatures are mild year-round (7–22°C) with little seasonal variation, no extreme heat or cold. The rainy season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms, typically between 3–7pm, which frequently cause delays and can be intense. Hail is possible.
Dry season (November–April) offers the most reliable flying conditions. The airport's elevation means aircraft have reduced performance on hot days. Dense morning smog is common in winter inversions and occasionally reduces visibility. Earthquake risk (significant for Mexico City) has no direct flight impact but is worth knowing.
ORD–MEX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ORD to MEX
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Volaris, American Airlines, United Airlines, Viva and Air France. With 92 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
ORD to MEX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from ORD to MEX is about 4 hours 16 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,689 miles (2,719 km). There are approximately 92 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 193 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Dallas Fort Worth and San Antonio. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.