There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Silao 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 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Del Bajío International Airport (BJX)plane ORD - BJX
6h 46m$4,163–11,236Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Del Bajío International Airport (BJX)plane MDW - BJX
6h 33m$3,563–15,236Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to San Luis Potosíbus Chicago
- Take the bus from San Luis Potosí to Leónbus
41h 12m$5,436–8,049Train, bus via Nuevo Laredo
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus
- Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to San Luis Potosíbus
- Take the bus from San Luis Potosí to Leónbus
2d$9,394–17,898Drive 3,052.5 km
- Drive from Chicago to Silaocar 3,052.5 km
31h 57m$5,943–8,584Bus via Mesquite
- Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30bus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Aguascalientesbus
- Take the bus from Aguascalientes to Silaobus
43h 50m$7,701–8,191Bus, 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 Silao
2d 2h$6,381–10,065Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Celayabus
- Take the bus from Celaya to Silaobus
2d 4h$8,125–15,838
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Silao is to bus which costs $5000 - $8500 and takes 41h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Silao is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs $3500 - $16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Silao. However, there are services departing from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and arriving at Silao via Chicago, San Luis Potosí and León. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 12m.
The distance between Chicago and Silao is 2695 km. The road distance is 3052.5 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Silao without a car is to bus which takes 41h 12m and costs $5000 - $8500.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Chicago to Silao, including transfers.
Chicago to Silao bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Silao is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $4100 - $12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5000 - $8500 and takes 41h 12m.
Chicago to Silao bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at San Luis Potosí station.
Silao is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 5:29 AM in Chicago and 4:29 AM in Silao.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Silao, Mexico?
Volaris, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Del Bajío International Airport (BJX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Roosevelt to Silao via 35th/Archer, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, and León in around 41h 12m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Del Bajío International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,200–9,500
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 Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,500–13,000
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to San Luis Potosí
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4,893–6,700
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $6,600–6,700
Bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3,500–3,700
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $3,500–3,700
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Silao is 3052 km. It takes approximately 31h 57m to drive from Chicago to Silao.
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