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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Guadalajara:

• Earliest: departs at 12:25 am and lands at 4:45 am
• Latest: departs at 8:36 pm and lands at 12:56 am.

The flight takes about 4h 20m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Guadalajara:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Guadalajara takes 4h 20m, covering 1,735 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Guadalajara range from $332 to $520, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $332 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 17% above the $407 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $408 round-trip and layover options via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) at $405.

Aeromexico is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Volaris has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Chicago to Guadalajara flights are:

• Aeromexico: 89% on time
• Volaris: 77% on time
• United Airlines: 68% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 71% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Chicago to Guadalajara flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, evening flights for 20%, and morning flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $294 to $2,073. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Guadalajara are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $156, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Guadalajara Miguel Hidal Airport (GDL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $1 for economy cars. Top options include:

• America Car Rental
• MEXRENTACAR
• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Hertz
• Budget

Flights from Chicago to Guadalajara may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Guadalajara Miguel Hidal (GDL).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Guadalajara route, 29% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 04m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Guadalajara most commonly connect through:

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 36% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 14% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Chicago to Guadalajara. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $394 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $431, a difference of $37.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Chicago and Guadalajara. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Volaris
• Viva
• Aeromexico

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 31m, compared with 7h 33m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 33m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Guadalajara is 1 hour behind Chicago (Central Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Guadalajara flights:

• Viva: offers free seat selection
• Aeromexico: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Frontier: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Viva: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class
• Volaris: a checked bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you have a baby, changing their diapers won’t be a problem at Chicago Midway airport. The airport has a clean and comfortable nursing room where traveling parents can comfortably change their babies or breastfeed them. The room is located at Concourse C near the Yoga Room.

Banking services at ORD are offered by Seaway Bank. The bank offers full financial services including foreign exchange from two locations within the airport. The banking services/ATMs can be found in the Main Hall of T2 and the Lower Level of T5. The foreign exchange service is found in each terminal and transacts over 200 currencies.

There is a shuttle bus that runs from the airport to the downtown area and operates every hour during the day. The trip costs around 80 MXN (3.94 USD). The bus can be found at the airport bus station or near the arrivals terminal. Alternatively, you can rent a car from the Guadalajara airport’s car rental service. The facility houses more than 10 car rental companies and can be found close to the baggage claim area.

ORD airport offers accessible facilities to travelers with disabilities. The airport has a changing station for adults in T5 near security checkpoint 5. The elevators and parking spaces are also accessible for wheelchair users. Additionally, all buses and airport shuttle are equipped with lifts.