Travelling from Chicago to Merida International Airport (MID): What you need to know
Chicago and Merida (where Merida International Airport is located) share the UTC-6 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chicago to MID, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Christmas/New Year and spring break) can add another hour at security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to book cheap flights from Chicago to MID with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between ORD and MID include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Travelling from central Chicago to ORD takes about 45 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
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70% of flights leaving from Chicago O'Hare International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Chicago to Merida International Airport, browse these options when departing from Chicago Midway International Airport:
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
With public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your Chicago to MID flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Chicago Midway International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76%.
The street address for MDW is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 145 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 2 hours or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Chicago to Merida International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near Chicago Rockford International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of RFD is 71%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
The street address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Merida International Airport (MID)
Have a late flight from Chicago to Merida International Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near MID and hit the pillow fast:
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Getting from Merida International Airport (MID) to central Merida
Merida International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Merida. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Merida International Airport (MID)
Currently, RM322 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Merida International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM692. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Chicago to MID, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Chicago to Merida International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Merida International Airport (MID)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Chicago to Merida International Airport (MID). April is the peak month for travel to Merida. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in December.
Book a Chicago to MID plane ticket departing in May if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Merida to range from 22ºC (72ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January has temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to Merida International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Merida
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Merida right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Merida International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Chichen Itza, cenotes y pueblos magicos, Chichen-itza Park and Nva. Chichen Itza Park are top attractions which should be on every Merida itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Merida has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Mexico you'll want to see. Around 290 kilometres east of Merida, a trip to Cancun will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like chichen itzá Park, Cancun Beach and Hotel Zone.
Campeche is another sought-after destination in Mexico and is around 153 kilometres southwest of Merida. No journey is complete without seeing Zona Arquelogica Edzna, Old City Wall and Plaza de la Independencia.