Flying from Chicago to La Calera Airport (ZCL): What you need to know
Chicago has a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Chicago to La Calera Airport (ZCL) taking off from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
La Calera Airport is located in Zacatecas. The city is in the UTC-6 timezone and is one hour behind Chicago.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Get to the airport on time to board your flight from Chicago to ZCL.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Chicago
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Chicago to ZCL even cheaper with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to explore which cities could make a good pit stop. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is an option when departing from O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
ORD is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to O'Hare International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chicago to La Calera Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Planning to leave from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)? Direct Chicago to La Calera Airport (ZCL) plane tickets can be booked from here.
Volaris offers direct flights from Chicago to ZCL out of MDW. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single stretch.
On the MDW to ZCL route, Volaris is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). It's a key transfer point for flights from Chicago to La Calera Airport (ZCL) departing Chicago Midway International Airport.
On public transport, you can travel from central Chicago to MDW in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Chicago to ZCL flight? Kick back in a hotel near Chicago Midway International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
77.88% of flights taking off from Chicago Midway International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
MDW is located at 5700 South Cicero.
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
From the centre of Chicago, RFD is around 137 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 25 minutes to get to the airport by car and 4 hours 15 minutes or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Chicago Rockford International Airport and know you'll get to your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Chicago to La Calera Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations without delays. At RFD, that rate is 76.19%.
The address of Chicago Rockford International Airport is 2 Airport Cir.
About La Calera Airport (ZCL)
Hop off your flight from Chicago to La Calera Airport and be snoozing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a comfortable option a short journey from ZCL, unpack your bags at Posada Morelos.
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a La Calera Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Budget or Europcar and chase adventure across Zacatecas and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Chicago to La Calera Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chicago to La Calera Airport (ZCL)
$310 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Chicago to La Calera Airport. Return flights start from $575. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book eight months before you travel. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Chicago to ZCL.
January is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a Chicago to La Calera Airport ticket. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Chicago to La Calera Airport (ZCL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Chicago to La Calera Airport (ZCL). Visit Zacatecas in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Chicago to ZCL plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Zacatecas to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Chicago to La Calera Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Zacatecas
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Zacatecas right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Chicago to La Calera Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Cerro de la Bufa, Church of Santo Domingo (Iglesia de Santo Domingo) and Ex templo de San Agustín are top sights which should be on every Zacatecas itinerary.
Explore more of Mexico
Zacatecas will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of Mexico just waiting to be explored. About 257 kilometres south of Zacatecas, a trip to Guadalajara will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Catedral, Centro Histórico de Guadalajara and Temple of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Mexico, consider León de los Aldama, roughly 225 kilometres south-east of Zacatecas. Ecoturismo & Aventuras de México, Plaza Principal de León and Museo de Arte E Historia de Guanajuato are the start of reasons to visit.
