There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Laredo 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.
Recommended option
Fly • 6 h 51 min
$253 - $1,031
Cheapest option
Bus • 28 h 15 min
$139 - $344
2 alternative options
Train, bus • 36 h 22 min
$192 - $542
Drive • 22 h 10 min
$130 - $200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Laredo is to drive which costs $130 - $200 and takes 22 h 10 min.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Laredo is to fly which costs $250 - $1,100 and takes 6 h 51 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Laredo. However, there are services departing from Chicago, Il and arriving at Laredo, Tx via Dallas, Tx. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28 h 15 min.
The distance between Chicago and Laredo is 1205 miles. The road distance is 1378.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Laredo without a car is to bus which takes 28 h 15 min and costs $130 - $350.
It takes approximately 6 h 51 min to get from Chicago to Laredo, including transfers.
Chicago to Laredo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago, Il station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Laredo is to fly which takes 6 h 51 min and costs $250 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $350 and takes 28 h 15 min.
There is no direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Laredo Airport. The quickest flight takes 4 h 58 min and has one stopover.
Chicago to Laredo bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Laredo, Tx station.
- Distance: 1204.8 miles
- Duration: 6 h 51 min
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Laredo, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago to Laredo hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Laredo via Dallas, Tx in around 28 h 15 min.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 13 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via Fayetteville, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 52 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via Covington, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 10 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via Milwaukee, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 12 min
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via Cedar Rapids, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 13 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $1,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via St. Louis, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 17 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $230 - $1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5 h 25 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via New Orleans, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6 h 38 min
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via Nashville, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 3 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Laredo via Indianapolis, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 14 min
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240 - $1,100
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 32 h 10 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160 - $490
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $160 - $250
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $290 - $430
- Business Coach Seat
- $350 - $490
- Room
- $650 - $900
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
Rome2rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago, Il to Dallas, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 19 h 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90 - $240
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $90 - $160
- Flexible
- $180 - $240
Bus from Dallas, Tx to Laredo, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 7 h 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $110
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $45 - $75
- Flexible
- $85 - $110
Bus from San Antonio, Tx to Laredo, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21 - $50
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $21 - $35
- Flexible
- $35 - $50
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Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Laredo is 1379 miles. It takes approximately 22 h 10 min to drive from Chicago to Laredo.
United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Laredo Airport.
Book your Chicago to Laredo bus tickets online with Greyhound and Greyhound.
There are 39+ hotels available in Laredo. Prices start at $50 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago O'Hare Airport is to subway which takes 42 min and costs $2 - $5.