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There are 9 ways to get from Matamoros to Chicago by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRO - ORD
    7h 33m
    $89–407

  2. Bus via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    29h 13m
    $254–418

  3. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    33h 2m
    $424–778

  4. Drive 1,426.2 mi

    1. Drive from Matamoros to Chicagocar car 1,426.2 mi
    25h 2m
    $261–376

  5. Bus to Mcallen Miller International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MFE - ORD
    7h 54m
    $129–616

  6. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HRL - MDW
    8h 12m
    $143–526

  7. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Brownsville to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HRL - ORD
    8h 23m
    $128–456

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matamoros to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30 to Chicagobus bus Querétaro / ...
    32h 26m
    $220–373

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Plaza at Brownsville to San Marcosbus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    40h 17m
    $474–955

Matamoros to Chicago by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration29h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$254Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,258 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport (BRO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brownsville to Dearborn & Harrison via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, California & 35th Street, and 35th/Archer Orange Line Station in around 29h 13m.

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