There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Rosarito by plane, tram, car, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, or bus
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, tram, drive
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
- Drive from San Ysidro Station to Rosaritocar
6h 5m$2,185–9,546Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain Pacific Surfliner
47h 20m$10,420–24,761Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from El Monte to Cbxbus
2d 3h$6,551–10,876Drive 3,384.1 km
- Drive from Chicago to Rosaritocar 3,384.1 km
33h 11m$6,980–10,083Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
7h 34m$2,985–13,546Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus 95
- Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Rosaritobus
2d 22h$11,491–26,958
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Rosarito is to fly and tram and drive which costs $2100 - $10000 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Rosarito is to fly and tram and drive which takes 6h 5m and costs $2100 - $10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Rosarito. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Cbx via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Station Upper Level and El Monte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Rosarito station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at San Ysidro Station via Fullerton Amtrak Station and Old Town Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 20m.
The distance between Chicago and Rosarito is 2856 km. The road distance is 3384.1 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rosarito without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 22h and costs $11000 - $27000.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chicago to Rosarito, including transfers.
Chicago to Rosarito bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Rosarito is to train which takes 47h 20m and costs $10000 - $25000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6500 - $11000 and takes 2 days 3h, you could also fly, which costs $2900 - $14000 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rosarito, Mexico?
You can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Rosarito via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 47h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Rosarito via St Louis Bus Station, El Monte Bus Stop, El Monte Station Upper Level, Garvey Ave and Mountain View Rd E, El Monte, and Cbx in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,800–13,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,800–13,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,900–13,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,800–13,000
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $850–1,300
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Rosarito bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.
Rosarito is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 6:16 PM in Chicago and 4:16 PM in Rosarito.
Chicago to Rosarito train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Rosarito is 3384 km. It takes approximately 33h 11m to drive from Chicago to Rosarito.
There are 534+ hotels available in Rosarito.




