There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Monterrey 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Monterrey International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane ORD - MTY
6h 58m$1,545–7,625Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus Chicago
- Take the bus from Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Monterrey, MX - CT Fundidorabus Dallas
32h 29m$4,945–6,445Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Monterrey, MX - CT Fundidorabus Dallas
33h 39m$6,635–12,809Drive 2,404.4 km
- Drive from Chicago to Monterreycar 2,404.4 km
24h 41m$4,958–7,162Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Monterrey International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane MDW - MTY
8h 52m$2,145–10,125Train to South Bend, fly to Monterrey International Airport
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
- Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane SBN - MTY
10h 29m$1,967–8,826Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Monterrey International Airport
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY)plane MKE - MTY
10h 26m$2,825–13,166Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane ORD - MFE
- Take the bus from Hidalgo International Bridge to Monterreybus
10h 29m$2,455–9,281
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Monterrey is to fly which costs $1500 - $8000 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Monterrey is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $1500 - $8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Monterrey. However, there are services departing from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive and arriving at Monterrey, MX - CT Fundidora via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, Chicago and Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Co. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 29m.
The distance between Chicago and Monterrey is 2181 km. The road distance is 2404.4 km.
The best way to get from Chicago to Monterrey without a car is to bus which takes 32h 29m and costs $4900 - $6500.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Chicago to Monterrey, including transfers.
Chicago to Monterrey bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Monterrey is to fly which takes 6h 58m and costs $1500 - $8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4900 - $6500 and takes 32h 29m.
Chicago to Monterrey bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Laredo station.
Monterrey is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 2:16 PM in Chicago and 1:16 PM in Monterrey.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Monterrey, Mexico?
United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Monterrey International Airport (MTY) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Monterrey, MX - CT Fundidora via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Laredo, and Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 32h 29m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Monterrey International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,500–7,500
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Monterrey International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $3,800–10,000
Flights from South Bend to Monterrey International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,700–8,500
Flights from General Mitchell International Airport to Monterrey International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,400–12,000
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $1,700–8,500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $2,800–12,000
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4,400–11,000
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $380–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Chicago to Laredo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4,414–5,420
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $5,380–5,420
Bus from Laredo, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Monterrey, MX - CT Fundidora
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $500–900
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $500–900
Bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Monterrey, MX - CT Fundidora
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2,100–2,500
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $2,100–2,500
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