Direct Flights from Chicago to Monterrey
Nonstop service from ORD to MTY. Here's the schedule at a glance — plus what to do once you land.
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Distance
1,317 mi
Days operated
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About Monterrey
Monterrey is the capital and largest city of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. The city anchors the Monterrey metropolitan area, Mexico's second largest metropolitan area with a population of 5,347,000 as of 2026, and is often considered the richest city in Latin America. According to the 2020 census, Monterrey proper has a population of 1,142,194. Located at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental, Monterrey is a major business and industrial hub in Mexico and the Americas.
Top things to do in Monterrey
- The Cumbres de Monterrey is a national park of Mexico located in the northern portion of the Sierra Madre Oriental in the states of Nuevo León and Coahuila, near the city of Monterrey.
- The Metropolitan Cathedral of Our Lady of Monterrey also Monterrey Cathedral is the main Catholic church and home of the Archdiocese of Monterrey. It is located in the capital of the state of Nuevo León in Mexico.
- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey, abbreviated as MARCO, is a major contemporary art museum, located in the city of Monterrey, in Nuevo León state of northeastern Mexico.
- Monterreal is a small ski resort situated in the municipality of Arteaga, in the southeast of the Mexican state of Coahuila, located 40 minutes from Saltillo and 90 minutes from Monterrey.
- Grutas de García is a cave complex located 9 km (5.6 mi) outside García, Nuevo León in northern Mexico about 30 km (19 mi) from Monterrey. The caves are inside Sierra del Fraile mountain and protected area.
- Fundidora Park is an urban park located in the Mexican city of Monterrey, built in what once were the grounds of the Monterrey Foundry, the first steel and iron foundry in Latin America, and, for many years, the most imp…
- Faro del Comercio is a monument designed by the accomplished Mexican architect Luis Barragán and constructed in 1984 by architect Raúl Ferrera.
- The Mirador del Obispado is located at the top of the Cerro del Obispado in the city of Monterrey, in Mexican state Nuevo Leon. It features the biggest bandera monumental in Mexico.
- The Palacio de Gobierno, or the Government Palace of Nuevo León, is a state government building in Monterrey, the capital city of Nuevo León state, in northern Mexico.
- The Palacio del Obispado, Spanish for Bishop's Palace, also known as El Obispado or the Bishop's Museum, originally called Palacio de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, is an 18th-century colonial building, located in Monterre…
- Boca de Potrerillos is an archeological site located some 14 km from the municipal head of Mina, Nuevo León, Mexico.
- Parque La Huasteca is a municipal park in Monterrey, Mexico. It is part of Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, which was established by president Lázaro Cárdenas in November 1939 and declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve i…
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Planning a trip to Monterrey
- Best time to visit
- The best time to visit Monterrey is November–February, when daytime highs are a comfortable 72–74°F.
- How long to stay
- Monterrey rewards a longer visit — a full week lets you explore its many sights, from Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, Monterrey Cathedral, and Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
- Is there a direct flight from Chicago to Monterrey?
- Yes — you can fly nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Monterrey (MTY).
- How far is Monterrey from Chicago?
- Monterrey is about 1,317 miles from Chicago by air.
- What is there to do in Monterrey?
- Popular things to do include Cumbres de Monterrey National Park, Monterrey Cathedral, Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Monterrey, Monterreal, and more.
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