There are 6 ways to get from Monterrey 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MTY - ORD
6h 46m$82–397Bus
- Take the bus from Central de Autobuses de Monterrey to Laredo - OMEXbus
- Take the bus from Laredo to Chicagobus Querétaro
29h 57m$270–338Bus, train
- Take the bus from Monterrey to San Antoniobus Via Laredo
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
40h 42m$357–823Drive 1,489.6 mi
- Drive from Monterrey to Chicagocar 1,489.6 mi
24h 51m$272–393Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MTY - MDW
8h 7m$102–497Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to South Bend (SBN)plane MTY - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
10h 56m$174–819
Monterrey to Chicago by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Monterrey to Chicago is to fly which costs $80 - $400 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Monterrey to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $80 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Monterrey to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Central de Autobuses de Monterrey and arriving at Sox-35th Red Line Station via Laredo and California & 35th Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 57m.
The distance between Monterrey and Chicago is 1360 miles. The road distance is 1498.3 miles.
The best way to get from Monterrey to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 29h 57m and costs $270 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Monterrey to Chicago, including transfers.
Monterrey to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), depart from Central de Autobuses de Monterrey station.
The best way to get from Monterrey to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 46m and costs $80 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $340 and takes 29h 57m.
Monterrey to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnibus Express (OMEX VIP), arrive at Laredo - OMEX station.
Chicago is 1h ahead of Monterrey. It is currently 6:08 PM in Monterrey and 7:08 PM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Monterrey, Mexico and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from Monterrey International Airport (MTY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central de Autobuses de Monterrey to Harrison via Laredo - OMEX, Laredo, California & 35th Street, Sox-35th Red Line Station, and Sox-35th in around 29h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Flights from Monterrey International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $310–750
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Central de Autobuses de Monterrey to Laredo - OMEX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–30
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Monterrey to Chicago is 1498 miles. It takes approximately 24h 51m to drive from Monterrey to Chicago.
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