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Cheapest round-trip
$329
Typical prices: $364-$546
Frontier
Mon 3/5Thu 3/8
BJX - ORD • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$180
Typical prices: $227-$401
Volaris
Sun 11/18
BJX - ORD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Volaris. Average duration is 3h 58m
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Cheapest • 9% average savings
Most popular
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Most punctual • 90% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $368 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 7h 52m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from León to Chicago (BJX-CHI)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from León to Chicago

Fri, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 8
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6:57 pm - 10:55 pmBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 58mnonstop
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12:42 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
4h 08mnonstop
$329Frontier
Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Jan 24
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6:57 pm - 10:55 pmBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 58mnonstop
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12:42 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
4h 08mnonstop
$335Frontier
Fri, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 8
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6:57 pm - 10:55 pmBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 58mnonstop
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12:42 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
4h 08mnonstop
$335Frontier
Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 25
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6:57 pm - 10:55 pmBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 58mnonstop
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12:42 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
4h 08mnonstop
$335Frontier
Mon, Jan 25 - Sun, Jan 31
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6:57 pm - 10:55 pmBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 58mnonstop
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12:42 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
4h 08mnonstop
$351Volaris
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Jan 31
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6:57 pm - 10:55 pmBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 58mnonstop
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12:42 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
4h 08mnonstop
$352Volaris
Wed, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 1
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6:57 pm - 10:55 pmBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
3h 58mnonstop
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12:42 am - 4:50 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
4h 08mnonstop
$353Volaris
Tue, Feb 9 - Wed, Feb 10
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5:55 am - 12:58 pmBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
7h 03m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:22 pm - 9:07 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
6h 45m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$489United Airlines
Thu, Mar 25 - Wed, Mar 31
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11:50 am - 7:49 amBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
18h 59m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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7:45 am - 7:31 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
12h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$489United Airlines
Tue, Mar 30 - Wed, Mar 31
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5:00 am - 6:17 pmBJX  León Del Bajio-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
12h 17m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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9:30 pm - 7:31 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-BJX León Del Bajio
23h 01m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$489United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for León to Chicago flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from León to Chicago?

Round-trip flights from León to Chicago typically range from $364 to $546. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $329, on Frontier.

What is the cheapest León to Chicago flight route?

León (BJX) to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) is the cheapest León to Chicago route, averaging $413 round-trip. Other León to Chicago routes average $497, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from León to Chicago?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from León to Chicago. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from León to Chicago?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from León to Chicago at $365 round-trip.
•July ($527) and June ($479) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from León to Chicago the cheapest?

Flights from León to Chicago are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for León to Chicago flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$180
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 34% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from León to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

When to book flights from León to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from León to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your León to Chicago flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from León to Chicago?

    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 7:07 pm and lands at 11:05 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 58m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from León to Chicago?

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

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from León to Chicago?

    A nonstop flight from León to Chicago takes 3h 58m, covering 1,652 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from León to Chicago?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a León to Chicago flight?

    Round-trip flights from León to Chicago range from $364 to $546, with an average of $431 over the past 12 months. Anything below $364 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute León to Chicago flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $431 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from León to Chicago?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $368 round-trip via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY), compared to $438 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from León to Chicago?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $62–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • How are flight departures from León to Chicago spread across the day?

    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%.

  • Have flight prices from León to Chicago changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $329 to $1,725. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from León to Chicago looking right now?

    One-way fares from León to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $253, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available in Chicago?

    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 averaging $64:

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

    Near Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) — daily rates averaging $84:

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

    Near Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) — daily rates averaging $81:

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from León to 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).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from León to Chicago?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from León to Chicago?

    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 2h 20m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from León to Chicago pass through?

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

    • Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 8% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from León to Chicago?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 21% on flights from León to Chicago. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $398 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $498, a difference of $100.

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

  • What airlines fly from León to Chicago?

    Only Volaris operates flights between León and Chicago.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from León to Chicago?

    Flying via Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 52m, compared with 8h 23m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 8h 45m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

  • What is the time difference between León and Chicago?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago?

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

Your guide to booking León to Chicago flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $398, about $100 less than Saturday fares (20% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your León to Chicago trip for September. Fares historically average $365 round-trip in that month - typically $162 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • For the best chance of arriving on time, fly with Volaris. Over the past three months, 90% of Volaris flights from León to Chicago arrived on time, slightly above the route average of 88%. When flights on this route arrive late, they're delayed by an average of 2h 20m, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference if you're on a tight schedule.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport (MTY) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $368 round-trip on this route - about $71 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Chicago Midway Airport.

    • DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago Midway Airport
    • Holiday Inn Chicago - Midway Airport S by IHG
    • Skylark Motel Chicago Midway Airport

Prefer to fly direct from León to Chicago?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from León Del Bajio Airport to Chicago, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

León Del Bajio to Chicago

Monday

Volaris

Volaris

Tuesday

Volaris

Volaris

Wednesday

Volaris

Volaris

Thursday

Volaris

Volaris

Friday

Volaris

Volaris

Saturday

Volaris

Volaris

Sunday

Volaris

Volaris

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Direct returns

Chicago to León Del Bajio

Monday

Volaris

Volaris

Tuesday

Volaris

Volaris

Thursday

Volaris

Volaris

Saturday

Volaris

Volaris

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