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

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Veracruz by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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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 Veracruz International Airport (VER)plane plane ORD - VER
    9h 18m
    $2,126–9,193

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reynosa to Veracruzbus bus
    47h 48m
    $6,826–9,246

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reynosa to Veracruzbus bus
    2d 8h
    $15,678–23,928

  4. Drive  3,211.6 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Veracruzcar car 3,211.6 km
    35h 25m
    $6,764–9,770

  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 Veracruz International Airport (VER)plane plane SBN - VER
    15h
    $2,852–12,398

  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 Veracruz International Airport (VER)plane plane MKE - VER
    13h 11m
    $4,487–17,690

  7. Bus via General Escobedo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Laredo Bus Station to Monterreybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterrey to Veracruzbus bus
    2d
    $6,713–9,440

Chicago to Veracruz by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$6,713Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,692.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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

American Airlines, Aeroméxico, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Veracruz International Airport (VER) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Veracruz via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Laredo, Laredo - OMEX, McAllen Central Station, and Reynosa in around 47h 48m.

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