There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Calexico by plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Stationbus
8h 35m$132–530Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Yuma International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Yuma International Airport (YUM)plane ORD - YUM
- Take the bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Stationbus
11h 29m$122–523Train, bus via Flagstaff
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstafftrain
- Take the bus from Flagstaff Train Station to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
40h 49m$472–1,069Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
42h 25m$322–510Drive 1,931.9 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Calexicocar 1,931.9 mi
34h 4m$353–510Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
- Take the bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Stationbus
10h 4m$172–740Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Phoenix (PHX)plane MDW - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
10h 47m$158–295Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Phoenix, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Phoenix (PHX)plane ORD - PHX
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Stationbus
11h 9m$228–435Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to 7th Street @ State Streetbus 10
2d 15h$609–1,438
Chicago to Calexico by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Calexico is to fly and bus which costs $150 - $300 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Calexico is to fly and bus which takes 8h 35m and costs $130 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Calexico station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Calexico Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 25m.
The distance between Chicago and Calexico is 1883 miles. The road distance is 1943.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Calexico without a car is to train and bus via Flagstaff which takes 40h 49m and costs $470 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Chicago to Calexico, including transfers.
Chicago to Calexico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Calexico bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Calexico is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 3:20 AM in Chicago and 1:20 AM in Calexico.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Calexico is 1943 miles. It takes approximately 34h 4m to drive from Chicago to Calexico.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Calexico, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station via St Louis Bus Station and Phoenix Bus Station in around 42h 25m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Phoenix via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Flagstaff
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–1,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $600–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–380
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Yuma County Area Transit to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Calexico Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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