Zacatecas to Chicago (ZCL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,564 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 30m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
F96630cs
F9 Frontier
320
8:01 AM
CST T1
12:46 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47830+1
Y4 Volaris
A20N
8:01 AM
CST T1
12:46 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96631cs
F9 Frontier
320
2:03 PM
CDT
4:48 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47831+1
Y4 Volaris
32N
2:03 PM
CDT
4:48 PM
CST
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 7h 47m AAQR F9Y4 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Chicago flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 5m F9Y4 WN Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago flights
SJC San Jose 19h 16m F9Y4 EJALXJWN San Jose (SJC) to Chicago flights
GDL Guadalajara 24h 59m Y4 F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to Chicago flights
SAT San Antonio ~6h 10m AA WN San Antonio (SAT) to Chicago flights
OAK Oakland ~9h 19m WN Oakland (OAK) to Chicago flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Zacatecas to Chicago
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,564 mi 3h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

ZCL–MDW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Volaris leads the route. The flight covers 1,564 miles in approximately 3h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ZCL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
Y4 Volaris Also: F9 4 A20N 3h45 F9
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
A20N Airbus A320neo – Y4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: Y4 (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ZCL to MDW direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
8
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ZCL to MDW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
237
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
ZCL → MDW
44%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
44%
Return
MDW → ZCL
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MDW delays →

Other ways to reach Chicago from Zacatecas

Nearby airports with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.
Metric ZCL→MDW AGU→MDW SLP→MDW
Distance from ZCL 86 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 8 4 4
Flight time 3h 45m 3h 38m 3h 36m
Airports within 200 miles of ZCL with service to Chicago Midway International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Zacatecas.
ZCL: CST · MDW: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zacatecas, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
Distance & Flight Time
1,564 mi / 2,518 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 45m gate to gate.
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.

ZCL–MDW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zacatecas to Chicago route.
Route details
Distance1,564 mi / 2,518 km
Flight time3h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZCL
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
Destination: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZCL to MDW flights.
Nonstop flights from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport take about 3h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,564 miles.
1 airline operates flights from ZCL to MDW: Volaris.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose.
Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Zacatecas.
Yes, return flights from MDW to ZCL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AGU, SLP and DGO. 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.

Flights from ZCL to MDW

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Volaris. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ZCL to MDW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZCL to MDW is about 3 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,564 miles (2,518 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aguascalientes (AGU), San Luis Potosí (SLP) and Durango (DGO).