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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Tampico by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)planeORD - TAM
    8h 46m
    $2,045–9,590

  2. Bus via Nuevo Laredo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus
    2. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Monterreybus
    3. Take the bus from Monterrey to Tampico Ejércitobus
    38h 23m
    $4,750–9,206

  3. Train, bus via Monterrey

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Laredo, TX to Monterrey Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Monterrey to Tampico Ejércitobus
    47h 36m
    $5,038–17,163

  4. Drive 2,777 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tampicocar2,777 km
    30h 9m
    $5,640–8,146

  5. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)planeMKE - TAM
    10h 37m
    $4,139–19,185

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Nuevo Laredo Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Tampicobus
    2d 2h
    $4,448–17,363

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Moreliabus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1 to Tampicobus
    2d 13h
    $6,426–7,231

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,036Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, Viva Aerobus, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampico International Airport (TAM) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State & Harrison/Ida B Wells Drive to Tampico Ejército via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Laredo, Nuevo Laredo, and Monterrey in around 38h 23m.

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