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

• Earliest: departs at 12:42 am and lands at 4:44 am
• Latest: departs at 3:29 pm and lands at 7:31 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 02m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to León:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Chicago to León takes 4h 02m, covering 1,652 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 León range from $386 to $619, with an average of $477 over the past 12 months. Anything below $386 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the $477 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $409 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $485 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $46–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Night is the busiest departure period on Chicago to León flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening 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 $342 to $2,820. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to León are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $179, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

León Del Bajio Airport (BJX) 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
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Chicago to León 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 León Del Bajio (BJX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening 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 León route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 22m.

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

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 13% on flights from Chicago to León. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $444 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $509, a difference of $65.

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

Only Volaris operates flights between Chicago and León.

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 03m, compared with 7h 06m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 8h 23m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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

The city center of León lies about 14.9 miles from the León Del Bajio (BJX)? If you’re keen to get there via public transportation, Unebus runs reliable services between the two destinations, with a bus departing every 4h. The travel time is approximately 37min.

Suppose you’ll be arriving late at León Del Bajio (BJX) from Chicago, consider spending a night in one of the many hotels near this facility. Among these hotels are Hilton Garden Inn Silao Aeropuerto Bajio and Homewood Suites By Hilton Silao Airport, which provide courtesy shuttles to and from the airport.

León Del Bajio (BJX) features only one terminal, Terminal 1, with multiple gates, A, B, C and D. All arrivals are on the bottom elevation of the terminal. There are walkways to commute from one gate to another on foot. Still, for senior or weary travelers, a shuttle bus is handy.

If you’ve just landed at BJX and are keen to explore the city in a car, remember that there are various car rental agencies at this establishment, including Alamo and Enterprise. The car rental desks sit a few steps from Zona de Bandas, after the exit.