There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Veracruz by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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 Veracruz International Airport (VER)plane ORD - VER
9h 11m$2,225–9,691Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus
- Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Veracruzbus
47h 48m$6,715–8,745Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus
- Take the bus from Reynosa to Veracruzbus
2d 8h$8,452–17,460Drive 3,211.6 km
- Drive from Chicago to Veracruzcar 3,211.6 km
35h 25m$6,625–9,569Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Veracruz International Airport (VER)plane MDW - VER
9h 42m$3,225–14,191Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Veracruz International Airport (VER)plane MKE - VER
10h 38m$3,900–17,248Bus via General Escobedo
- Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus
- Take the bus from Laredo Bus Station to Monterreybus
- Take the bus from Monterrey to Veracruzbus
2d 1h$6,511–8,837
Chicago to Veracruz by subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Veracruz is to fly which costs $2200 - $10000 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Veracruz is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $2200 - $10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Veracruz. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Veracruz via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago, Laredo - OMEX, McAllen Central Station and Reynosa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 48m.
The distance between Chicago and Veracruz is 2693 km. The road distance is 3211.6 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Veracruz without a car is to bus which takes 47h 48m and costs $6500 - $9000.
It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Chicago to Veracruz, including transfers.
Chicago to Veracruz bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Veracruz is to fly which takes 9h 11m and costs $2200 - $10000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6500 - $9000 and takes 47h 48m.
Chicago to Veracruz bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Laredo station.
Veracruz is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 4:15 AM in Chicago and 3:15 AM in Veracruz.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Veracruz, Mexico?
United Airlines, American Airlines, 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.
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Veracruz International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 38m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,800–16,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Veracruz International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $2,700–14,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Veracruz International Airport via Cancun
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $3,400–15,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Veracruz International Airport via Guadalajara
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 29m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $5,000–16,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Veracruz International Airport via Austin, Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 56m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,100–14,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,500–14,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $380–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Laredo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4,416–5,420
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $5,380–5,420
Bus from Chicago to Laredo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4,416–5,420
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $5,380–5,420
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Veracruz is 3212 km. It takes approximately 35h 25m to drive from Chicago to Veracruz.
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