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How to get fromChicago to Tijuanaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Tijuana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    8h 25m
    $3,426–14,068

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    8h 43m
    $2,426–9,568

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2d
    $23,971–37,007

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to El Monte Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Monte to Tijuana Línea, B.C.bus bus
    2d 3h
    $7,569–11,889

  5. Drive  3,367.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tijuanacar car 3,367.1 km
    32h 55m
    $7,092–10,243

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    9h 54m
    $4,487–16,565

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    11h 46m
    $4,071–13,913

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stop to San Diegobus bus
    12h
    $3,471–9,913

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 17h
    $25,545–39,810

Chicago to Tijuana by train, tram, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$23,971Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,832.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Tijuana Línea, B.C. via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, San Ysidro Station, and San Ysidro in around 2d.

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