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How to get fromMexico to Chicagoby plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 11 ways to get from Mexico to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ELP - MDW
    6h 15m
    $163–679

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    6h 50m
    $117–506

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ciudad de Mexico to Queretarobus bus Ciudad de México a Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Santiago de Querétaro to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    45h 49m
    $622–2,617

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Estación Observatorio to Estación Toluca Centrotrain train
    2. Take the bus from Toluca to San Marcosbus bus
    3. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d 4h
    $474–946

  5. Drive 1,984.3 mi

    1. Drive from Mexico City to Chicagocar car 1,984.3 mi
    36h 37m
    $363–524

  6. Fly El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ELP - ORD
    6h 46m
    $193–679

  7. Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEX - ORD
    6h 47m
    $142–507

  8. Fly Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GDL - ORD
    7h 41m
    $171–394

  9. Fly Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GDL - MDW
    7h 34m
    $191–564

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 5h
    $471–991

  11. Bus via Omaha

    1. Take the bus from Ciudad de México to Saltillobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Saltillo to Omahabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $393–492

Mexico to Chicago by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$622Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,270.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ciudad de Mexico to Harold Washington Library via Queretaro, Alameda, Gral. guadalupe victoria-benito juÁrez, Santiago de Querétaro, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, and 35th/Archer in around 45h 49m.

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