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Flights from Chicago to Medellin
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Medellin. The easiest way is one stop via Fort Lauderdale or Punta Cana, about 7h 43m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 43m
Chicago to Medellin at a glance
Fastest journey7h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Fort Lauderdale or Punta Cana
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Medellin
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Fort Lauderdale (FLL) MDE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: Avianca, JetBlue Airways
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CHI Punta Cana (PUJ) MDE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Arajet, Avianca, JetSmart
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CHI Miami (MIA) MDE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca
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CHI San Jose (SJO) MDE
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,138 km2,570 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 43mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hMedellin vs Chicago
- Currency in Medellin
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → MDE, EOH
Flights from Chicago to Medellin: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Medellin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Fort Lauderdale, Punta Cana and Miami. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Medellin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,138 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Medellin?
The best connecting points are Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Punta Cana (PUJ), Miami (MIA) and Bogota (BOG). American Airlines flies both legs via Fort Lauderdale, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Medellin?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Medellin?
Medellin is 1 hour ahead of Chicago.
