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

• Earliest: departs at 12:40 am and lands at 4:59 am
• Latest: departs at 7:30 pm and lands at 11:49 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 19m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Mexico City to Chicago:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Mexico City to Chicago takes 4h 19m, covering 1,688 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 Mexico City to Chicago range from $306 to $458, with an average of $365 over the past 12 months. Anything below $306 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 12% above the route average of $365. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $267 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $372 for nonstop.

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

• Aeromexico: 92% on time
• United Airlines: 87% on time
• American Airlines: 86% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 81% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $30–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Mexico City to Chicago flights, with 42% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, morning flights for 15%, and night flights for 14%.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Mexico City to Chicago route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Mexico City to Chicago are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $195, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flights from Mexico City to Chicago usually depart from Mexico City Benito Juarez (MEX) and may arrive at several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD).

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.

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 Mexico City to Chicago route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 41 minutes.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Bogotá El Dorado (BOG) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 4% 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 18% on the Mexico City to Chicago route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $340 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $410, a difference of $70. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

5 airlines operate flights between Mexico City and Chicago. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Aeromexico
• Volaris
• Viva
• United Airlines
• American Airlines

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 43m, compared with 7h 48m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 8h 05m via Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Mexico City to Chicago flights:

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

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

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
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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