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

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1,564 mi airlines 8/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 58m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
Y47830
Y4 Volaris
A20N
7:47 AM
CST TA
11:27 AM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96630
F9 Frontier
320
8:00 AM
CST
12:40 PM
CDT
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
Y47831
Y4 Volaris
32N
12:42 PM
CDT
3:46 PM
CST
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
F96631
F9 Frontier
320
2:03 PM
CDT
5:07 PM
CST
4h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Zacatecas to Chicago
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 1,564 mi 3h 40m nonstop +1h ahead 3 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop ZCL–MDW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
F9 Frontier 4 320 3h40
Y4 Volaris 4 A20N 3h40
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – F9
A20NY4
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + Y4 (8 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.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~20h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
205
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
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
70%
Return
MDW → ZCL
33%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
33%
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 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
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 40m.
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 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 8 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ZCL
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Bahia_Banderas
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 approximately 3h 40m. The route covers 1,564 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Volaris.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ZCL to MDW. The return direction has about 8 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SJC, LAX and DFW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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, DGO and BJX. 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 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).