There are 11 ways to get from Mexico to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ELP - MDW
6h 15m$173–729Fly Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane GDL - MDW
7h 34m$131–514Bus
- Take the bus from Ciudad de Mexico to Queretarobus Ciudad de México a Querétaro
- Take the bus from Santiago de Querétaro to Chicagobus Querétaro
45h 49m$612–2,657Train, bus
- Take the train from Estación Observatorio to Estación Toluca Centrotrain
- Take the bus from Toluca to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2d 4h$554–1,046Drive 1,984.3 mi
- Drive from Mexico City to Chicagocar 1,984.3 mi
36h 37m$363–524Fly El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ELP - ORD
6h 48m$153–629Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SAN - MDW
6h 50m$137–626Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEX - ORD
6h 47m$152–487Fly Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GDL - ORD
7h 40m$221–444Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 5h$551–1,091Bus via Omaha
- Take the bus from Ciudad de México to Saltillobus
- Take the bus from Saltillo to Omahabus
- Take the bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 5h$398–502
Mexico to Chicago by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mexico to Chicago is to fly which costs $150 - $490 and takes 6h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Mexico to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $170 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Mexico to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ciudad de Mexico and arriving at 35th/Archer Orange Line Station via Alameda, Santiago de Querétaro and California & 35th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 49m.
The distance between Mexico and Chicago is 1278 miles. The road distance is 1995.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mexico to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 45h 49m and costs $600 - $2,700.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Mexico to Chicago, including transfers.
Mexico to Chicago bus services, operated by Wayak (D2D Private Transportation), depart from Ciudad de Mexico station.
The best way to get from Mexico to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $170 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $2,700 and takes 45h 49m.
Mexico to Chicago bus services, operated by Wayak (D2D Private Transportation), arrive at Queretaro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mexico to Chicago is 1996 miles. It takes approximately 36h 37m to drive from Mexico to Chicago.
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.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–650
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–460
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–390
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–330
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–370
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–490
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–380
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–460
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–380
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–500
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–380
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–380
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–600
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–600
- [email protected]
- Website
- trenelinsurgente.mx
Train from Estación Observatorio to Estación Toluca Centro
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- trenelinsurgente.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 55 5652 9331
- [email protected]
- Website
- wayak.mx
Bus from Ciudad de Mexico to Queretaro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–2,200
- Website
- https://www.wayak.mx/
- Medium SUV 5 Passengers
- $330–460
- Sedan 3 Passengers
- $344
- Van 9 Passengers
- $430–600
- Sprinter 18 Passengers
- $1,700–2,200
- Sprinter 12 Passengers
- $1,463
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Santiago de Querétaro to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–470
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $270–470
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Toluca to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–240
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +52 55 2643 9028
- Website
- apoloplatinum.com.mx
Bus from Ciudad de México to Saltillo
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Schedules at
- platinumline.mx
- Book at
- platinumline.mx
- Ejecutivo
- $50–70
- Confort
- $55–75
- Primera Clase
- $45–65
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Saltillo to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $282–285
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Omaha, NE to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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