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How to get fromBaja California to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Baja California to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    6h 47m
    $102–446

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 53m
    $1,258–2,006

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Ysidro to El Montebus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Monte Bus Stop to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $412–632

  4. Drive  2,090.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Chicagocar car 2,090.9 mi
    32h 57m
    $382–552

  5. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    7h 5m
    $157–306

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    9h 10m
    $192–760

  7. Fly Imperial County Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Imperial County Airport (IPL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IPL - MDW
    7h 15m
    $136–611

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d 16h
    $1,335–2,182

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$98Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,760.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Baja California, Mexico and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Chicago Union Station via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 47h 53m.

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