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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 12m
    $2,323–9,686

  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 52m
    $5,693–9,693

  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
    $9,861–18,250

  4. Drive 3,211.7 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Veracruzcar car 3,211.7 km
    35h 25m
    $6,241–9,015

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Veracruz International Airport (VER)plane plane MDW - VER
    10h 20m
    $3,023–13,186

  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
    21h 24m
    $3,895–15,286

  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 1h
    $5,406–9,929

Chicago to Veracruz by subway, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 1hAverage Duration
Ticket$5,406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,692.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 12m

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 52m.

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