Zacatecas to Chicago (ZCL–MDW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
ZCL–MDW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Frontier and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 1,564 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F9 Frontier | 4 | 320 | 3h40 | – | – | – |
| Y4 Volaris | 4 | A20N | 3h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Chicago from Zacatecas
| Metric | ZCL→MDW | AGU→MDW | DGO→MDW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ZCL | – | 86 mi | 144 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 8 | 14 | 3 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 40m | 3h 27m |
Travel Essentials
ZCL: CST · MDW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Zacatecas, it's 7:00 PM in Chicago.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from ZCL to MDW
General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and 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 ranges from 3 hours 40 minutes. 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
3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 20 hours via SJC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aguascalientes (AGU), Durango (DGO) and Silao (BJX).