Flying from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Medellin: what you need to know
Medellin's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Chicago (the location of O'Hare International Airport).
Give yourself enough time to get on your ORD to Medellin flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or another peak period, allow extra time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from ORD to Medellin. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Miami International Airport (MIA)
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
ORD is around 26 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
Have an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Medellin? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to ORD:
When it comes to O'Hare International Airport's on-time performance, 74.85% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
ORD's address is 10000 West O'Hare.
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Medellin
103 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Medellin flight. A return plane ticket right now is 256 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from ORD to Medellin if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you have flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your O'Hare International Airport to Medellin ticket.
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Airports in Medellin
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE)
Jose Maria Cordova International Airport (MDE) to central Medellin takes about 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Medellin. Reserve one of these accommodation options near MDE instead:
Pick up a Jose Maria Cordova International Airport rental car and discover Medellin and beyond with your own wheels. Localiza, Green Motion and Confort Rent a Car are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jose Maria Cordova International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from ORD to Medellin.
Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH)
Central Medellin is located around 6 kilometres from Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport (EOH). Once your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Medellin has touched down and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 15 minutes.
You can expect the trip to take roughly 30 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near EOH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your ORD to Medellin flight:
Why waste time waiting for public transport? An Enrique Olaya Herrera Airport rental car lets you start your journey right away. Roll down your windows and hit the road with a set of wheels from Confort Rent a Car or Green Motion.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from EOH one week ahead of time often means more savings and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Medellin
Carefully consider your dates before booking your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Medellin. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel prices are often higher and top attractions can be crowded. Go to Medellin in low season if you prefer a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Medellin is August, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Lock in your O'Hare International Airport to Medellin plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ORD to Medellin in July if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) on average.
More about Medellin
Once you've booked your flight from O'Hare International Airport to Medellin, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Medellin:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Botero Plaza, Parque Arvi and Pueblito Paisa are essential stops on your Medellin itinerary.
Explore more of Colombia
You've seen Medellin, now it's time to explore other corners of Colombia. Travel about 241 kilometres south-east to Bogota to tick off its top sights. From Gold Museum to Usaquen Train Station and Urbanización Villas del Madrigal - Molino del Viento Park, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of Colombia, head for Cali, about 322 kilometres south of Medellin. Cristo Rey, Gato de Tejada and Caliwood Museo de la Cinematografia are the start of reasons to visit.
