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How to get fromCabo San Lucas to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Cabo San Lucas to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJD - ORD
    8h 18m
    $186–518

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJD - MDW
    8h 9m
    $156–668

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cabo San Lucas to Tijuana Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3d 2h
    $1,390–2,266

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cabo San Lucas to Tijuana Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3d 9h
    $536–879

  5. Drive  2,788.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cabo San Lucas to Chicagocar car 2,788.8 mi
    2d 9h
    $509–736

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane SJD - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train train
    12h 51m
    $168–730

  7. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Cabo San Lucas to La Paz Serdanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Paz Malecón to Mexicalibus bus
    3. Drive from Mexicali to William Brook Ave @ B Streetcar car
    4. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus
    5. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3d 22h
    $1,444–2,401

Cabo San Lucas to Chicago by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 9hAverage Duration
Ticket$536Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,853.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cabo San Lucas to Chicago Bus Station via Tijuana Central Bus Terminal, Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano, Los Angeles Union Station, and St Louis Bus Station in around 3d 9h.

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