There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Mazatlán by plane, bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane ORD - MZT
9h 38m$3,245–12,890Bus via San Antonio
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antoniobus
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Torreónbus
- Take the bus from Torreón to Durangobus
- Take the bus from Durango to Mazatlánbus
43h 46m$7,541–9,851Drive 3,206 km
- Drive from Chicago to Mazatláncar 3,206 km
33h 46m$6,562–9,478Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT)plane MKE - MZT
10h 55m$5,141–19,929Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain
- Take the bus from Dallas to Victoria de Durangobus
- Take the bus from Durango to Mazatlánbus
47h 47m$8,172–14,875Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus
- Take the bus from Omaha to Zacatecasbus
- Take the bus from Zacatecas to Mazatlánbus
2d 7h$7,650–9,613
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Mazatlán is to fly which costs $3200 - $13000 and takes 9h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Mazatlán is to fly which takes 9h 38m and costs $3200 - $13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Mazatlán. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Mazatlán via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago, San Antonio, Torreón and Durango. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 46m.
The distance between Chicago and Mazatlán is 2745 km. The road distance is 3206 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Mazatlán without a car is to bus via San Antonio which takes 43h 46m and costs $7500 - $10000.
It takes approximately 9h 38m to get from Chicago to Mazatlán, including transfers.
Chicago to Mazatlán bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Mazatlán is to fly which takes 9h 38m and costs $3200 - $13000. Alternatively, you can bus via San Antonio, which costs $7500 - $10000 and takes 43h 46m.
Chicago to Mazatlán bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio station.
Mazatlán is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 2:29 PM in Chicago and 12:29 PM in Mazatlán.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Mazatlán, Mexico?
American Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and four other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Rafael Buelna International Airport (MZT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Mazatlán via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, San Antonio, Torreón, and Durango in around 43h 46m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,600–12,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,200–14,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 37m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $3,900–16,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4,100–18,000
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to General Rafael Buelna International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 6m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $5,000–21,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $400–900
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4,600–11,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3,913–4,850
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $4,750–4,850
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Mazatlán is 3206 km. It takes approximately 33h 46m to drive from Chicago to Mazatlán.
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