There are 11 ways to get from Illinois to Mexico by plane, tram, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane ORD - SAN
- Take the tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Stationtram
5h 49m$2,051–9,475Bus via Santiago de Querétaro
- Take the bus from Chicago to Santiago de Querétarobus Chicago
- Take the bus from Queretaro to Ciudad de Mexicobus Querétaro a Ciudad de México
44h 49m$11,090–48,135Train, bus via Nuevo Laredo
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus
- Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus
47h 18m$9,447–19,196Drive 3,222.1 km
- Drive from Chicago to Mexico Citycar 3,222.1 km
35h 45m$6,571–9,491Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane MDW - ELP
6h 24m$4,527–20,552Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El Paso International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane ORD - ELP
7h 12m$3,527–12,552Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane MDW - SAN
7h 18m$2,851–13,475Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Benito Juárez International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX)plane ORD - MEX
7h 19m$2,751–8,620Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)plane ORD - GDL
8h 9m$3,095–8,240Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Moreliabus
- Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal Poniente - Observatoriobus Vía Toluca
2d 4h$5,575–6,520Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
2d 5h$8,149–17,194
Illinois to Mexico by subway, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Mexico is to fly which costs $2700 - $9000 and takes 7h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Mexico is to fly and tram which takes 5h 49m and costs $2000 - $9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Illinois station to Mexico. However, there are services departing from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station and arriving at Ciudad de Mexico via Chicago, Gral. guadalupe victoria-benito juÁrez and Queretaro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 49m.
The distance between Illinois and Mexico is 2839 km. The road distance is 3222.1 km.
The best way to get from Illinois to Mexico without a car is to bus via Santiago de Querétaro which takes 44h 49m and costs $11000 - $49000.
It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Illinois to Mexico, including transfers.
Illinois to Mexico bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Illinois to Mexico is to bus via Santiago de Querétaro which takes 44h 49m and costs $11000 - $49000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $4500 - $21000 and takes 6h 24m.
Illinois to Mexico bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Santiago de Querétaro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Mexico is 3222 km. It takes approximately 35h 45m to drive from Illinois to Mexico.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Mexico?
You can take a subway from Adams/Wabash to Ciudad de Mexico via 35th/Archer, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Santiago de Querétaro, Gral. guadalupe victoria-benito juÁrez, Alameda, and Queretaro in around 44h 49m. Alternatively, Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to El Paso International Airport (ELP) 5 times a day.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $4,100–20,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4,400–21,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $4,600–22,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $4,800–22,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $4,700–22,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to El Paso International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $5,000–23,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,700–13,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,800–13,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via El Paso International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,900–13,000
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $2,700–13,000
- Phone
- +1 619-557-4555
- Website
- MTS
Tram from America Plaza Station to San Ysidro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–270
- Website
- MTS
- Schedules at
- MTS Schedules
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Santiago de Querétaro
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5,125–7,600
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $7,400–7,600
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