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If your flight from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) lands at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD), you can reach Downtown Chicago in about 35 minutes by taking the CTA Blue Line train from ORD’s parking garage. Alternatively, if you arrive at Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), you can take the CTA Orange Line and arrive in approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

On flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago, economy ticket passengers are generally allowed to bring one small personal item and a larger carry-on. For Volaris, the carry-on can measure up to 48 linear inches and the combined weight of both can’t exceed 44 lbs, while for American Airlines can measure up to 45 linear inches and the carry on up to 22 lbs

Checked bag allowances on flights from GDL to Chicago depend on ticket class and airline. For American Airlines, economy passengers may purchase up to five bags. Each may measure up to 62 linear inches and 50 lbs. The fee rises after the first two bags. For Volaris, economy passengers may purchase checked bags up to 62 linear inches and 55 lbs.

Volaris, American Airlines, and a few others allow pets to travel from GDL to Chicago. For Volaris, pets can travel in the cabin if they’re in a proper carrier that fits under the seat, or in cargo if they don’t exceed 100 lbs. American Airlines allows pets in the cabin. In either case, pets need a rabies vaccination from a licensed veterinarian as well as a microchip.

Among airlines operating Guadalajara to Chicago flights:

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

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

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

• Volaris
• Viva

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

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 Economy Class
• Aeromexico: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $366 round-trip and layover options via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) at $355.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $19–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 71% of one-stop connections
• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 5% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Guadalajara to Chicago route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $345 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $389, a difference of $44. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Guadalajara to Chicago route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 28 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Guadalajara to Chicago flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Chicago are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:06 am
• Latest: departs at 7:49 pm and lands at 11:55 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 06m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 16% above the route average of $364. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Guadalajara to Chicago takes 4h 06m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $314 to $1,952. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Guadalajara to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $222, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

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

• Aeromexico: 95% on time
• Volaris: 83% on time
• Viva: 77% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 07m, compared with 8h 16m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 9h 00m via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX).

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

Since Chicago is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) — daily rates from around $17:

· Routes Car & Truck Rentals
· Europcar
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Ace

Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates from around $32:

· Hertz
· Dollar
· Budget
· Alamo
· Rent-A-Wreck

Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates from around $30:

· Alamo
· Enterprise Rent-A-Car
· Budget
· Avis
· National

Round-trip flights from Guadalajara to Chicago range from $302 to $436, with an average of $364 over the past 12 months. Anything below $302 counts as a good deal.