Travelling from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
4 hours 14 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Chicago is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
For the first departure, take the 00:02 flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If you prefer to leave later, the last flight departs at 20:25. With 169 flights each week from MEX to ORD, you can pick the timing that works best for you.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
If you want to break up your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the MEX - ORD route include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
R 2,984 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Benito Juarez International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Return flights start at R 4,473. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from MEX to ORD.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Benito Juarez International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Benito Juarez International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Mexico City. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 24 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 57 minutes.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near MEX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to O'Hare International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are just the thing:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near ORD instead:
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
O'Hare International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Chicago. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 54 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Benito Juarez International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from MEX to ORD in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Chicago
Once you've booked your flights from MEX to ORD, you'll want to find a hotel in Chicago. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
Millennium Park and Art Institute of Chicago are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Chicago to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
Complete your Chicago trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked a cheap ticket to O'Hare International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Chicago.
