There are 7 ways to get from Ixtapa to Chicago by plane, 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 Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ZIH - ORD
7h 42m$145–658Bus via Santiago de Querétaro
- Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1bus
- Take the bus from Santiago de Querétaro to Chicagobus Querétaro
2d 3h$359–539Bus, train
- Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Moreliabus
- Take the bus from Morelia to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2d 8h$477–1,008Drive 2,207.2 mi
- Drive from Ixtapa to Chicagocar 2,207.2 mi
37h 55m$403–582Fly Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ZIH - MDW
15h 28m$185–808Bus to General Francisco Mujica International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Moreliabus
- Fly from General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLM - ORD
12h 15m$304–828Bus
- Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Moreliabus
- Take the bus from Morelia to Chicagobus
2d 4h$314–359
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ixtapa to Chicago is to bus which costs $310 - $360 and takes 2 days 4h.
The fastest way to get from Ixtapa to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ixtapa to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Zihuatanejo and arriving at 35th/Archer Orange Line Station via Prol. bernardo quintana-centro de conciliaciÓn laboral del estado de querÉtaro, Alameda, Santiago de Querétaro and California & 35th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.
The distance between Ixtapa and Chicago is 1900 miles. The road distance is 2220.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ixtapa to Chicago without a car is to bus via Santiago de Querétaro which takes 2 days 3h and costs $350 - $550.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Ixtapa to Chicago, including transfers.
Ixtapa to Chicago bus services, operated by Primera Plus, depart from Zihuatanejo station.
The best way to get from Ixtapa to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 42m and costs $140 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Santiago de Querétaro, which costs $350 - $550 and takes 2 days 3h.
Ixtapa to Chicago bus services, operated by Primera Plus, arrive at Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1 station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Ixtapa. It is currently 12:58 PM in Ixtapa and 1:58 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Ixtapa, Mexico and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines, Volaris, and American Airlines fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zihuatanejo to Harold Washington Library via Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1, Prol. bernardo quintana-centro de conciliaciÓn laboral del estado de querÉtaro, Ignacio zaragoza-jesÚs garcÍa, Alameda, Gral. guadalupe victoria-benito juÁrez, Santiago de Querétaro, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, and 35th/Archer in around 2d 3h.
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Mexico City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–700
Flights from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via General Francisco Mujica International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 51m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
Flights from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 50m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from General Francisco Mujica International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $300–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 477 710 0060
- Website
- primeraplus.com.mx
Bus from Zihuatanejo to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- primeraplus.com.mx
- Book at
- primeraplus.com.mx
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Yes, the driving distance between Ixtapa to Chicago is 2220 miles. It takes approximately 37h 55m to drive from Ixtapa to Chicago.
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