Chicago to Mexico City (ORD–NLU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Mexico City
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,668 mi 3h 34m nonstop -1h behind 36 1-stop hubs

ORD–NLU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,668 miles in approximately 3h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ORD–NLU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways 1 – – 48% Oneworld –
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ORD to NLU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,042
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Mexico City.
Distance & Flight Time
1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 34m.
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.

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–NLU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Mexico City route.
Route details
Distance1,668 mi / 2,685 km
Flight time3h 34m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 5 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
Destination: NLU
Full nameFelipe Ángeles International Airport
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ORD to NLU flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport take approximately 3h 34m. The route covers 1,668 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from ORD to NLU. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DFW, BJX, ATL, ZIH, BNA, DEN, CVG, YUM, PHX, PHL, JFK, CUN, MTY, MLM, FAI, KEF, YYZ, SJD, HNL, GDL, VCP, ZAZ, LAX, MIA, LUX, LGG, UIO, HRB, ANC, CDG, BOG, PUJ, PVR, IAH, FRA and PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Mexico City is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Yes, return flights from NLU 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 NLU

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ORD to NLU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ORD to NLU ranges from 3 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,668 miles (2,685 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via DFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.