Flying from Medellin to Chicago: what you need to know
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE) is Medellin's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Medellin to Chicago departing from here.
Hop off your plane in Chicago at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
The timezone in Chicago is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Medellin.
To ensure you make it on your Medellin to Chicago flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Medellin to Chicago
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Medellin to Chicago flights if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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Flying from Medellin
Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport (MDE)
We make it simple to book a Medellin to Chicago flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL)
The journey from central Medellin to MDE takes around 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Medellin to Chicago? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport:
76% of flights taking off from Medellin Jose Maria Cordova Airport make it to their destination on time.
Arriving in Chicago
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is approximately 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take around 30 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to ORD if you have a late flight from Medellin to Chicago. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Chicago O'Hare International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and explore beyond Chicago's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Chicago O'Hare International Airport around four weeks in advance of your Medellin to Chicago flight.
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW)
Once your flight from Medellin to Chicago has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 25 minutes by car. Central Chicago is approximately 14 kilometres from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW).
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 30 minutes.
After your flight from Medellin to Chicago, settle in at a hotel close to MDW. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting forever for a taxi. Grab a Chicago Midway Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the availability and rates from Dollar, Hertz and Budget.
Call dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from MDW four weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.
The address for Chicago Midway Airport is 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD)
Chicago Rockford Airport (RFD) is about 129 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. It takes about 1 hour 40 minutes to reach the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've hopped off your flight from Medellin to Chicago.
The journey will take around 2 hours by public transport.
Whether you're after a mini for a solo adventure or a roomy SUV to fit the whole crew comfortably, you'll find the ideal Chicago Rockford Airport rental car for you. Explore the range of wheels available here from providers such as Budget, Alamo and National.
Booking at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from Medellin to Chicago is a smart way to go. In addition to better deals, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at RFD.
The street address for Chicago Rockford Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
Best time to go to Chicago
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Medellin to Chicago. July is the busiest month for a trip to Chicago. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
Lock in a Medellin to Chicago ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Chicago to range from 16ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from Medellin to Chicago around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flight from Medellin to Chicago, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Chicago:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Millennium Park, The Art Institute of Chicago and Willis Tower are must-do's during your Chicago adventure.
Explore more of the United States
Columbus is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Chicago. Around 451 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Columbus Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Indianapolis, roughly 257 kilometres southeast of Chicago. Lucas Oil Stadium, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art and The Children's Museum of Indianapolis are highlights.