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How to get fromChicago to Mexicoby plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Mexico by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)plane plane ORD - COU
    2. Take the taxi from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Mexicotaxi taxi
    4h 9m
    $218–515

  2. Drive 342.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Mexicocar car 342.4 mi
    6h 10m
    $63–91

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Hermann Amtraktrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Drive from Hermann Amtrak to Mexicocar car
    8h 5m
    $123–249

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbiabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Columbia to Mexicotaxi taxi
    10h 39m
    $222–319

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 376.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Mexico. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Columbia Regional Airport (COU), then take the taxi to Mexico. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Mexico via Hermann Amtrak in around 8h 5m.

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