Traveling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE): what you need to know
Chicago and Medellin are in the same timezone, UTC-5.
Your ORD to MDE flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and MDE:
Miami International Airport
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Cancun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Right now, $104 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $258. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from ORD to MDE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport.
Save time searching for cheap flights from ORD to MDE by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Lock in the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
74.85% of flights that take off from O'Hare International Airport make it to their destination on time.
O'Hare International Airport is about 40 kilometers from central Chicago. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 55 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to ORD? If you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
If you're arriving on a late O'Hare International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near MDE:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Localiza, Green Motion or Confort Rent a Car and explore beyond Medellin's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport to central Medellin has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometers away.
When to fly to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
August is the most popular month for flights from O'Hare International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Medellin in April.
When reserving your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Jose Maria Cordova International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Medellin, with the temperature ranging from 11ºC (52ºF) to 27ºC (81ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ORD to MDE in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
Explore more of Colombia
Medellin has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Colombia you should also see. Around 241 kilometers south-east of Medellin, a visit to Bogota will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Gold Museum, Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park.
Cali is another standout destination in Colombia and is around 322 kilometers south of Medellin. No journey is complete without a visit to Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia.