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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Ixtapa by plane, bus, train, or car

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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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane ORD - ZIH
    8h 48m
    $2,501–11,148

  2. Bus via Santiago de Querétaro

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Santiago de Querétarobus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Celaya to Zihuatanejobus bus
    2d
    $6,593–10,171

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Moreliabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus bus
    2d 9h
    $16,038–24,318

  4. Drive  3,559.3 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Ixtapacar car 3,559.3 km
    37h 46m
    $7,497–10,828

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH)plane plane MDW - ZIH
    18h 33m
    $4,501–18,148

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Zihuatanejobus bus
    2d 5h
    $5,673–6,620

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,427Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,041.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Zihuatanejo via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Santiago de Querétaro, Apaseo el Alto, and Celaya in around 2d.

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