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How to get fromChicago to Guatemala Cityby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Guatemala City by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane ORD - GUA
    8h 6m
    $104–476

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Politécnico to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Drive from Tapachula to San Rafael Pie de la Cuestacar car
    5. Take the bus from San Rafael Pie de la Cuesta to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus bus Gtm
    3d
    $902–1,396

  3. Drive  4,234.4 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Guatemala Citycar car 4,234.4 km
    2d 2h
    $511–738

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane MDW - GUA
    9h 57m
    $164–706

  5. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane SBN - GUA
    11h 50m
    $136–617

  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 La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane MKE - GUA
    11h 30m
    $220–837

  7. Train, bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Pablo to Transportes Fuente del Nortebus bus
    3d 2h
    $883–1,376

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Guatemala Citybus bus
    3d 20h

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Guatemala Citybus bus
    3d 21h
    $364–712

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,092.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Guatemala City, Guatemala?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Guatemala City via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Smith St @ Pierce St, Mission Bend TC, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, and Houston in around 3d 21h.

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