2
Aerolíneas
7×
Por semana
$12,000 MXN
Desde (est.)
4h
Directo
León / Silao (BJX) → Chicago (ORD)
León / Silao
Aeropuerto Internacional del Bajío
DISTANCE
2 869 km
Chicago
O'Hare International Airport
Flight time is an estimate: great-circle distance with ~8% routing adjustment and ~45 min ground operations. Actual block time depends on the carrier, winds, and specific service (check the airline schedule).
Fare trend — last 3weeks
↓ down 22%Lowest one-way fare from weekly Travelpayouts snapshots. See methodology for how we collect this.
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ORD ·
- País
- USA
- Capital
- Washington, D.C.
- Moneda
- USD
- Visa (paisano)
- B1/B2 required
- Audiencia
- Alta — corredor paisano-USA
When are fares cheapest?
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Compare carriers on this route
🇲🇽Aeromexico
AM
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- 25kg
- Migrant program
- ✓
🇲🇽Volaris
Y4
- Frequency
- 7× / week
- Baggage
- LCC (paid)
- Migrant program
- ✓
Flights León / Silao → Chicago: airlines, fares, timing
Bajío (León) to Chicago connects the Bajío industrial region with the US Midwest, with around 7 flights a week, one a day. Chicago is home to a large Mexican-origin community, and the route carries mostly families visiting relatives, alongside business travellers. Block time is close to four hours.
Airlines operating this route
Two carriers fly BJX-ORD: Aeroméxico, full-service with baggage included, and Volaris, on a low-cost model. Both fly direct to Chicago O’Hare, so the choice is between a full ticket and a bare fare to which baggage is added.
MXN fares — what to expect
BJX-ORD fares climb in December, Holy Week and the summer. For those dates, booking two to three months ahead is sensible. Outside the peaks, four to six weeks usually secures a reasonable fare in MXN.
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About Chicago
Chicago, on the shore of Lake Michigan, is the third-largest city in the United States and a Midwest transport hub. Its large Mexican-origin community shapes much of this route’s traffic. For travellers from the Bajío it is mostly a family-visit and business destination.
FAQ
Which airlines fly León / Silao to Chicago? Direct BJX-ORD flights are operated by Aeromexico, Volaris. Compare baggage, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.
How long is the BJX-ORD flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 4.0 hours. The BJX-ORD route runs roughly 7 flights per week across all carriers.
How far ahead should I book BJX-ORD for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates — and 8-12 weeks for peak season (Holy Week, Christmas, paisano summer) — typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.
What is the checked baggage allowance on BJX-ORD? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 23-25 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it separately. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking. Paisano travelers should check each carrier’s additional-baggage allowance.
Do Mexican passport holders need a visa for USA? B1/B2 required. Check the latest requirements with the consulate before buying your ticket.
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Published by FlightsMX Editorial Team. Last verified: May 2026. Fares are reference brackets — verify with the airline before booking.
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