Travelling from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to Chicago: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago is 4 hours 15 minutes.
Guadalajara (the location of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport) and Chicago follow the same timezone — UTC-6.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is the most traveled route, with 24 weekly departures to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from GDL to ORD is with VivaAerobus at 19:30. Choose the first departure with Aeromexico at 06:18 if you want to get on your way earlier.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your GDL to Chicago flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Direct Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago tickets are available for booking. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is where you'll be landing.
Look out for deals with VivaAerobus. This carrier has direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from GDL to Chicago, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
GDL is about 18 kilometres from central Guadalajara. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to GDL:
Of all flights leaving Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport (GDL) to Chicago
RM345 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago flight. A return plane ticket starts from RM732. These prices may change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from GDL to Chicago, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago takes around 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 45 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Reserving your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks before your flight from GDL to Chicago can help you get the lowest rate.
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
After your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is roughly 16 kilometres from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
The journey will take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to rest your head close to MDW. Kick back and get cosy after your GDL to Chicago flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Don't pay more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at MDW will save you money.
You'll find Chicago Midway International Airport at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is about 145 kilometres from central Chicago. It'll take you about 1 hour 40 minutes to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share after your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago.
The journey will take roughly 2 hours if you use public transport.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your break by staying at a hotel near RFD after your GDL to Chicago flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or simply take a moment to settle into a new destination at:
If you prefer a particular make or model, booking early increases your chances of getting exactly what you want. Secure your ride from RFD a few weeks ahead of your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago.
Chicago Rockford International Airport can be found at 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago. July is the busiest month for a trip to Chicago. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in January.
Lock in a Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago plane ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 16ºC (61ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GDL to Chicago in January when temperatures average between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Chicago
Start your Chicago trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara Intl Airport to Chicago, browse our range of hotels including:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Art Institute of Chicago, Millennium Park and Willis Tower are must-visits when exploring Chicago.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored after you've experienced Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the southeast, well-known attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Indianapolis is another standout destination in the United States and is around 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. No journey is complete without a visit to Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis.
