Flying from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): What you need to know
Chicago is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport is located in Medellin. The city's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Chicago to MDE.
Longer lines at security and check-in are more likely if you're traveling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Chicago to MDE with a stopover. To explore the options departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between ORD and MDE include:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Traveling from central Chicago to ORD takes around 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometers in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Make the most of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. Check out these connections between Chicago Midway International Airport and MDE:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometers away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Chicago Midway International Airport the day before your Chicago to MDE flight:
77.88% of all departures from Chicago Midway International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
You'll find MDW at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
RFD is around 137 kilometers from central Chicago. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey of around 4 hours 15 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight:
Flights departing from RFD make it to their destination within the scheduled time frame 76.19% of the time.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near MDE:
Grab a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and explore Medellin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Right now, AED 591 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 1,464. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Chicago to MDE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a new deal shows up on flight tickets from Chicago to MDE.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
April is the quietest month for flights from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE), while August is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Medellin based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your Chicago to MDE flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
July sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Medellin
Start your Medellin trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chicago to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your Medellin visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you won't want to miss include EcoParque Comuna 13, Palacio de Bellas Artes and Museo comuna 13.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Colombia waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometers south-east of Medellin, a trip to Bogota will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Free Walking tour Bogotá de la Candelaria, Teatro Colon Bogota and Park Simón Bolívar Bogotá City.
Bucaramanga is another essential stop in Colombia and is around 274 kilometers north-east of Medellin. No trip is complete without experiencing Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Panachi and Canon Del Chicamocha.
