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Among airlines operating León to Chicago flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection

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

Only Volaris operates flights between León and Chicago.

Flights from León to Chicago usually depart from León Del Bajio (BJX) 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:

• Frontier: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $367 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $426 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $58–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

• Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 9% of one-stop connections

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the León to Chicago route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $401 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $474, a difference of $73. 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 León to Chicago route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

Evening is the busiest departure period on León to Chicago flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, 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 León to Chicago:

• Earliest: departs at 8:34 am and lands at 12:32 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:14 pm and lands at 11:12 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 15% above the route average of $420. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from León to Chicago takes 3h 58m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $307 to $1,451. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from León to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $234, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Morning 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 Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 58m, compared with 8h 15m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 8h 47m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Chicago is 1 hour ahead of León (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 León to Chicago range from $350 to $537, with an average of $420 over the past 12 months. Anything below $350 counts as a good deal.