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How to get fromChicago to Puerto Vallartaby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Puerto Vallarta by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, bus, 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 Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane ORD - PVR
    7h 30m
    $2,153–8,605

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to Aguascalientesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Charter TL Premium Aguascalientes to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 7h
    $6,836–10,709

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Terminal Portalesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Tlaquepaque to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 7h
    $10,101–18,422

  4. Drive 3,434.9 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Puerto Vallartacar car 3,434.9 km
    36h 51m
    $6,633–9,581

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)plane plane MDW - PVR
    8h 46m
    $2,753–11,105

  6. Bus via Nuevo Laredo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to Central de Autobuses de Monterreybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterrey to Puerto Vallartabus bus
    2d 8h
    $6,316–10,778

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,903.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Puerto Vallarta via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, Aguascalientes, and Charter TL Premium Aguascalientes in around 2d 7h.

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