$157 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Medellín

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Cheapest round-trip
$290
Typical prices: $341-$409
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/18Wed 2/25
ORD - MDE • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$157
Typical prices: $180-$219
Spirit Airlines
Tue 1/27
ORD - MDE • 1 stop
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Copa Airlines
Cheapest • from $298 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Medellín (ORD-MDE)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Medellín that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Medellín

Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 2:13 pm
ORD
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MDE
7h 58m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 11:47 pm
MDE
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ORD
9h 32m
1 stop
$290Spirit Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 25
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8:43 pm - 2:15 pm
ORD
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MDE
16h 32m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:15 pm - 11:47 pm
MDE
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ORD
9h 32m
1 stop
$295Spirit Airlines
Fri, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 10
Copa Airlines Logo
7:34 am - 8:35 pm
ORD
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MDE
12h 01m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:31 pm
MDE
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ORD
8h 31m
1 stop
$300Copa Airlines
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 2:13 pm
ORD
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MDE
7h 58m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 7:11 pm
MDE
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ORD
29h 21m
2 stops
$305Spirit Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20
Avianca Logo
2:35 pm - 11:42 pm
ORD
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MDE
9h 07m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:28 am - 1:15 pm
MDE
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ORD
8h 47m
1 stop
$308Avianca
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
Avianca Logo
2:35 pm - 6:14 am
ORD
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MDE
15h 39m
1 stop
Avianca Logo
4:28 am - 1:15 pm
MDE
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ORD
8h 47m
1 stop
$309Avianca
Sat, Jan 31 - Mon, Feb 9
Copa Airlines Logo
2:13 pm - 8:18 am
ORD
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MDE
17h 05m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 12:04 am
MDE
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ORD
18h 39m
1 stop
$310Copa Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Mar 19
United Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 9:05 pm
ORD
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MDE
13h 30m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:45 am - 11:08 pm
MDE
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ORD
13h 23m
1 stop
$312United Airlines
Tue, Feb 10 - Sat, Feb 14
Copa Airlines Logo
7:34 am - 4:59 pm
ORD
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MDE
8h 25m
1 stop
Copa Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 12:04 am
MDE
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ORD
18h 39m
1 stop
$315Copa Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Wed, Feb 25
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 9:10 pm
ORD
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MDE
14h 05m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 8:53 am
MDE
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ORD
18h 43m
1 stop
$317American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Medellín flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Medellín to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín departing in February.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín is February, where tickets cost $387 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $694 and $498 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$157
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl

When to book flights from Chicago to Medellín

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Medellín based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Medellín flights

  • What are the common layover airports for flights from Chicago to Medellin?

    Depending on the airline you book, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Miami International Airport (MIA) are among the airports you are likely to fly through on your way to Medellin from Chicago. For instance, MIA serves as the layover airport for flights by American Airlines while FLL serves as the layover airport for flights by Spirit Airlines.

  • How do travelers from Chicago landing at Medellin Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) get out of the airport?

    Buses, which connect directly to the city from Terminals 1, 4, and 8, provide the most reliable means of transport out of MDE. However, apart from buses, you can also use a taxi or a rental car to connect from the airport to the city center or any other destination of your choice.

  • Which airlines should I book when flying with my kid(s) from Chicago to Medellin?

    Although all the airlines flying from Chicago to Medellin are friendly to you travelers, American Airlines is more popular among parents traveling with their kid(s). This airline has the most extra legroom and spacious seats compared to any other airline on this route. Additionally, parents accompanied by their kids enjoy priority boarding and deplaning if they book American Airlines.

  • What is it like flying with pets from Chicago to Medellin?

    You can conveniently fly with your pet(s) from Chicago to Medellin using any airline. However, if you book American Airlines, you enjoy lower pet charges compared to other airlines along this route. American Airlines also allow pets to fly in-cabin provided their weight plus the weight of the carrier does not exceed 25 lbs.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín was $157 for a one-way ticket and $295 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Medellín?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Medellín.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Medellín?

    On your way to Medellín, you’ll fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl. You’ll be landing in one of Medellín’s 2 airports: Medellín Enrique Olaya or Medellín Jose Maria Cordova Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Medellín?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Medellín?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Medellín, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Medellín from Chicago?

    Panama City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Medellín.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Medellín?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Medellín.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Medellín?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Medellín from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Medellín?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Medellín with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Medellín?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Medellín from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Medellín

  • Flights from Chicago to Medellín have Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) as the main departure airport. However, you can also choose to depart from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Since the route that has MDW as the departure airport is less popular among travelers flying to Medellin, you are more likely to get cheaper flight deals if you choose to fly along it.
  • Since Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) serves as a hub for both American Airlines and United Airlines, booking any of these airlines when flying to Medellin comes with a number of benefits. For instance, the two airlines have quite a high frequency of daily flights from ORD to Medellin Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Therefore, booking any of them makes it easier for you to get a flight that is convenient for your schedule.
  • Booking a flight from Chicago to Medellin makes it easier for you to connect to other cities served by Medellin Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE). Some of the cities you can easily connect to from MDE are Jardín, Santa Fe de Antioquia, and El Retiro. Car rentals picked up at MDE provide the most convenient means of transport to these cities.
  • Reduce your carbon footprint when flying from Chicago to Medellin by booking an airline that offers eco-friendly flights. American Airlines is a suitable option to consider when looking for a more environmentally friendly airline. The airline has made big strides toward reducing its carbon emission through the increased adoption and use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and fuel-efficient engines.
  • When connecting to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to catch up with your flight to Medellin, public buses operated by Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) are the most affordable and reliable. Other buses reliably offering transport services between the airport and downtown Chicago, which you may utilize are Metra and Pace Buses.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Medellín

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Medellín. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.6
Copa AirlinesOverall score based on 1560 reviews
6.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.4Comfort
8.1Crew
6.8Food
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There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
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There should be a warning regarding the quality of the aircraft on the website as we reserve the tickets. There was no TV or any type of screen onboard. The wifi they offer is good for nothing. Traveling 9 hours straight with kids and no type of entetainment was horrible. I wish I had been informed prior so I could buy a ticket with another airline. The food was a joke too. A very tiny portion per passenger. They also charged $100 per checked bag. With United I used to pay $60. So, fair to say that I wont be flying Copa anymore. Their aircraft was super old, outdated, no entertainment, with nearly no onboard food.

Very strict carry on rules meant most of the plane had to gate check their luggage. As is often the case had things that were broken because of this, but I appreciated not being charged to gate check. Otherwise good flight and great crew once on the plane

I liked the meatloaf the chicken was awful but the plane was on time and got there and the staff was nice.

Boarding was quick & efficient; they gave boarding groups due priority; staff & air crew were very cordial and helpful, pleasant flight.

Cops Airlines is fantastic! The level of care and professionalism provided by the entire crew was top rate.

the food served was an embarrassment. No connection for charging the cellphone... What a crappy airline.

Great experience with a crew always thinking in the passenger

The flighr attandants were very rude they ignored me didnt offer me anything to drink throughoit the 4 hour flight i feel i was targeted and ignored because i was a darkskin latino man.

Very happy with my flight. I would definitely recommend it.

Did upgrade, travel in business it was great (more room I could sleep)

They lost my luggage, so, not happy. The crew was nice but my suitcases never made it, still trying to find out what happened!

I understand weather is an issue, but making us chase our plane down at five scheduled gates across three terminals in an airport the size of O'Hare was unfair. They'd have probably been better off to leave gates as TBD until the inbound plane is in final approach instead of running us all over the place. Also, props to the consistently-unprepared ground crew in Richmond for once again leaving my lane parked short of the gate because they couldn't have a crew in place on time with 2 hours notice...

cabin crew was OK, food was OK, the trip from the US to Munich was actually pretty bad comfort wise. Noisy aircraft, lights never dimmed even in Business class (night flight) barely sufficient amenities for the price. I have millions of miles with United but TBH American is gaining ground and Delta has always been marginally better then United although on paper United has more longes and cheaper upgrades.

Essy to get on. The hostess gave very little pop, the plane was late getting in, and we are still waiting for our bags. This sucks. :/

Not United Airlines' fault. It's ORL airport's fault.

Great flight. On time boarding. Smooth flight and on time arrival at EWR. The flight crew was marvelous and there was a great selection of movies on the entertainment system. Our bags were at the carousel before we got there. Another excellent flight from United.

I liked the snacks and the flight attendants were friendly.

The movies offered were great. Staff were very pleasant and very efficient.

After a delay at the gate, C3, at Ohare on Sunday, I left my Blk ski coat on the bench at the gate, lost! Please review my lob claim, thx.

Very nice flight love the small aircraft. We had a wonderful flight attendant. Nice to see someone that really enjoys her job. Don't have her name but had a southern accent.

Crew in Columbia was not prepared for landing. It was a bit of a disaster and getting bags took forever.

We were upgraded to First Class and it was a great flight

We experienced gate changes and a long delay. My seat was dirty when I boarded and I had to use wipes to clean it myself. There was an unpleasant and overpowering cleaning product scent on the plane as well that lingered through the flight.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Crew were all friendly and helpful. It was a short flight so just a beverage service with a cookie. After we were boarded the plane took about 45 minutes to leave the gate but it was New Year’s Eve so not shocking there was some delay. Overall good experience and very grateful.

The boarding process needs to be fixed. The zone don't work, especially when there is hardly anyone in zones 3, 4,and 5, leaving the majority of the passengers backed up in the aisle, especially because passengers seated near the front are blocking passengers who are seated in the rear of the plane. It would also help if the size of carry on bags was more strictly enforced.

The boarding by groups is pointless. The first two groups worked fine, but almost Noone boarded in goups three thru five leaving the vast majority boarding when group six was called. It defeated the purpose of spreading out the crowd.

We loved the steward on the plane. He made the night enjoyable

The plane was late, when we did board the plane was as cold as a freezer. I was freezing the entire flight, no blankets. Lost miserable flight I’ve ever had.

My wife and I love to travel, so we fly a lot. We've already logged 381,075 miles and with practically every major airline. But this flight was very disappointing. It started off well, with no delays and a new plane. But when lunchtime approached, all that good impression was ruined. Instead of white tablecloths, we were offered small, dark placemats, which, as it turned out, were perfectly adequate for the food. All the food offered—and my wife and I only took fish, and the meat—was not just bad, it was downright disgusting and not heated enough. The same applies to the appetizers. This was the first time in many years of traveling that we've been offered such disgusting food.

only a bag of chips and a bottle of water in business class was served

Avianca has transitioned from full service legacy airline to "low cost" but has now became a strange hybrid (minimum leg space, started offering business class in domestic flights again, charges passenger for printing boarding pass, etc.). National and international coverage and destinations are really wide but service is not at its best

We found the chairs to be really uncomfortable. It’s also really unacceptable that no form of food or drink is included in a 6+ hour flight

Not good, tried to purchase a first class upgrade and they couldn’t get it done. Was super uncomfortable the whole time.

Deplaning was a mess, I sat in business (seats are horrible) and the front door had a problem so we had to deplane from the rear exit. The stairs were not tall enough to reach so there was a large step down from the plane to the top of the stairs.

Pros: we leave and arrive on time Cons: the most uncomfortable seats ever. You cant recline at all your seats. No entertainment No TVs flight attendants didn't provide even a glass of water. You have to go to back of the airplane and ask for one. I am Colombian and I remember seeing the flight attendants very neat, elegants which is or was a staple of Avianca.it was one with tennis shoes, no male up, the hair was messy... that was really odd.

The flight attendant smashed her beverage cart into my knee, causing significant amount of pain. The seats were extremely uncomfortable. No food or drink is offered unless you want to pay the ridiculous prices for it. The schedule of flying in the overnight hours is also very uncomfortable.

Last seat of Bussines Class it does recline but passenger seating behind kept pushing since they did not have space once my seat was reclined

No free snacks nor drinks on very short 30min flight. Entertainment system is over wifi to your own phone or tablet, which is good but often a show or movie just stops and refuses to continue

I like the crew they're very friendly. I don't like. on five hour flight they not offered snacks. Any drink. Not even coffee

Not seat assigned because overbooking. We could go because some people decided to give their seats.

Spirit loves to pick and choose when to harass you about your personal item. I’ve flown numerous times with the same bag with no problem yet flying out of Orlando they forced me to pay $99 for a carry on and then ran out of overhead space. Do better!

For the price of the fare, there really isn’t much to complain about.

didn't order food on board. there's no way to hold a water botton on the way. otherwise it was a pleasant flight, thanks to the crew.

Good! But your flight crews don’t need to ‘eat the mics’ when making announcements. If they held the mics 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths, we could understand them so much better. Otherwise, all is well.

it was terrible. flight was cancelled hours before the flight without a given reason and no other booking available .

It ran smoothly even though we were in a high season.

Spirit Airlines has a reputation for being a terrible, cheap airline, this is why. I took a gamble on them, having never flown with them before, and the flight got cancelled. First they delayed the flight about 4 times before finally canceling it because a flight attendant didn’t show up to work that day. That’s so stupid. When I asked a ticketing agent she said that’s “company policy”. A company policy that inconveniences hundreds of passengers because a single flight attendant didn’t show is ridiculous and inefficient. I will never, ever try flying Spirit Airlines again.

Cancelled my flight and the earliest that they are willing give me for the next flight which was 3 days later on a weekday. Only accommodation they are willing to give was $30 airline credit that will expire in 1 year

Flight was canceled, huge lines to get baggage returned. Most other airlines had delays but not widespread cancellations like Spirit.

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