There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to La Barca by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle
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 Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane ORD - GDL
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barcabus
10h 4m$3,185–8,410Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus
- Take the bus from Laredo to Terminal Portalesbus
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barcabus
45h 33m$49,035–50,315Train, bus via Tlaquepaque
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Terminal Portalesbus
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barcabus
2d 3h$8,998–16,812Drive 3,150.8 km
- Drive from Chicago to La Barcacar 3,150.8 km
33h 39m$6,449–9,315Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane MDW - GDL
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barcabus
9h 56m$3,685–10,410Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport (AGU)plane MDW - AGU
- Take a shuttle bus from Aguascalientes to La Barca
9h 47m$6,640–20,810Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Francisco Mujica International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM)plane ORD - MLM
- Take the bus from Morelia to Zamorabus
- Take the bus from Zamora to La Barcabus
13h 49m$4,815–14,290Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Del Bajío International Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Del Bajío International Airport (BJX)plane ORD - BJX
- Take a shuttle bus from León to Aguascalientes
- Take a shuttle bus from Aguascalientes to La Barca
13h 27m$5,772–16,260Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Aguascalientesbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Aguascalientes to La Barca
2d 3h$7,350–10,713Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 2bus
- Take the bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barcabus
2d 6h$8,598–17,012
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to La Barca is to fly and bus which costs $3100 - $8500 and takes 10h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to La Barca is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 47m and costs $6500 - $21000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to La Barca. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at La Barca via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago, Laredo and Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 33m.
The distance between Chicago and La Barca is 2938 km. The road distance is 3150.8 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to La Barca without a car is to bus which takes 45h 33m and costs $49000 - $51000.
It takes approximately 10h 4m to get from Chicago to La Barca, including transfers.
Chicago to La Barca bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to La Barca bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Laredo station.
La Barca is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 6:38 PM in Chicago and 5:38 PM in La Barca.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to La Barca is 3151 km. It takes approximately 33h 39m to drive from Chicago to La Barca.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and La Barca, Jalisco, Mexico?
You can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to La Barca via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Laredo, Terminal Portales, and Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 in around 45h 33m.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,300–7,500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,400–10,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Lic. Jesús Terán Peredo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $5,500–18,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Francisco Mujica International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4,400–13,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Francisco Mujica International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4,800–13,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Francisco Mujica International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4,400–13,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Francisco Mujica International Airport via Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 11m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $5,500–15,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Del Bajío International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $4,200–11,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6,000–14,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 32h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6,000–14,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- Website
- ConectaGFA
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- ConectaGFA
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- ConectaGFA
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- ConectaGFA
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- ConectaGFA
Bus from Zamora to La Barca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- ConectaGFA
Bus from Nueva Central Camionera de Guadalajara Mod 1 to La Barca
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Website
- ConectaGFA
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