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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Tampico by plane, bus, train, 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 Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane ORD - TAM
    8h 36m
    $3,243–14,086

  2. Bus via Monterrey

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Laredo, TX to Monterrey Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterrey to Tampicobus bus
    40h 7m
    $5,627–8,680

  3. Train, bus via Reynosa

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reynosa Juárez to Tampicobus bus
    47h 10m
    $8,266–16,236

  4. Drive 2,777 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tampicocar car 2,777 km
    30h 21m
    $5,432–7,846

  5. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane SBN - TAM
    10h 53m
    $3,432–14,248

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane MKE - TAM
    10h 58m
    $4,527–19,099

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Tampicobus bus
    40h 9m
    $5,455–7,462

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Nuevo Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Tampicobus bus
    2d 2h
    $7,836–15,966

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,567Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,406.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Roosevelt to Tampico via 35th/Archer, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Laredo, Laredo, TX, Monterrey Bus Station, and Monterrey in around 40h 7m.

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