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How to get fromIxtapa to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Ixtapa to Chicago by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ZIH - ORD
    7h 44m
    $135–608

  2. Bus via Santiago de Querétaro

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Celayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Santiago de Querétaro to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    2d
    $364–542

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to San Marcosbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d 8h
    $826–1,345

  4. Drive  2,207.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ixtapa to Chicagocar car 2,207.2 mi
    37h 55m
    $403–582

  5. Fly Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ZIH - MDW
    18h 22m
    $185–808

  6. Bus to General Francisco Mujica International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Moreliabus bus
    2. Fly from General Francisco Mujica International Airport (MLM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLM - ORD
    12h 15m
    $223–825

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zihuatanejo to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Chicagobus bus
    2d 4h
    $307–352

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo International Airport (ZIH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,889.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

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

United Airlines 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 Dearborn & Harrison via Celaya, Apaseo el Alto, Santiago de Querétaro, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 2d.

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