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Flights from Medellin to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Medellin to Chicago. 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
MDECHIFLL

Medellin to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey7h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Fort Lauderdale or Punta Cana

Best ways to fly from Medellin to Chicago

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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MDE Fort Lauderdale (FLL) CHI
Leg 1: Avianca, JetBlue Airways · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 43m
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MDE Punta Cana (PUJ) CHI
Leg 1: Arajet, Avianca, JetSmart · Leg 2: American Airlines, Arajet, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 27m
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MDE Miami (MIA) CHI
Leg 1: American Airlines, Avianca · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 43m
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MDE Bogota (BOG) CHI
Leg 1: Avianca, JetSmart, LATAM Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Avianca
One airline, one ticket ~8h 13m
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MDE San Jose (SJO) CHI
Leg 1: Avianca Costa Rica, Wingo · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 17m
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MDE Panama City (PTY) CHI
Leg 1: Copa Airlines, Copa Airlines Colombia · Leg 2: Copa Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 52m
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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
-1hChicago vs Medellin
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
MDE, EOH → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Medellin to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Medellin to Chicago?
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 Medellin to Chicago?
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 Medellin and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Punta Cana (PUJ), Miami (MIA) and Bogota (BOG). Avianca flies both legs via Fort Lauderdale, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Medellin and Chicago?
Medellin: Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Medellin and Chicago?
Chicago is 1 hour behind Medellin.

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