Ciudad Madero to Chicago (TAM–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 47m AA AAACAV Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
IAH Houston 6h 31m ACUA AAASAV Houston (IAH) to Chicago flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 33m VB UAVB Monterrey (MTY) to Chicago flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 34m AFAMLA AAAMF9 Mexico City (MEX) to Chicago flights
CUN Cancún 24h 30m VB AAF9NK Cancún (CUN) to Chicago flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham ~7h 48m AAASCX Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Chicago flights
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Ciudad Madero to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between TAM and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TAM to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
462
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
TAM → ORD
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
Return
ORD → TAM
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Ciudad Madero

Nearby airports with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
Metric TAM→ORD QRO→ORD NLU→ORD
Distance from TAM 189 mi 191 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 4 1
Airports within 200 miles of TAM with service to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Ciudad Madero.
TAM: CST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Ciudad Madero, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

TAM–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Ciudad Madero to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TAM
IATA / ICAOTAM / MMTM
TimezoneAmerica/Monterrey
Elevation80 ft / 24 m
Destination: ORD
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TAM to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Monterrey.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Ciudad Madero.
Nearby alternatives include QRO and NLU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, George Bush Intercontinental and Monterrey. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Querétaro (QRO) and Mexico City (NLU).