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How to get fromChicago to Baja Californiaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Baja California by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 13m
    $3,639–15,460

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 32m
    $2,839–11,460

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to San Ysidro Bus Terminalbus bus
    46h 27m
    $6,075–11,426

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    47h 5m
    $13,037–26,327

  5. Drive 3,367.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tijuanacar car 3,367.1 km
    32h 55m
    $6,544–9,452

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    8h 36m
    $4,509–17,572

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 17h
    $14,546–29,347

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$3,511Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,837.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Tijuana via St Louis Bus Station, Phoenix Bus Station, and San Ysidro Bus Terminal in around 46h 27m.

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