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How to get fromChicago to Tampicoby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Tampico by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampico International Airport (TAM)plane plane ORD - TAM
    8h 50m
    $1,643–8,087

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus bus Chicago
    2. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Tampicobus bus
    40h 8m
    $4,551–9,158

  3. Train, bus via Dallas

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Reynosa to Tampicobus bus
    41h 26m
    $6,353–12,171

  4. Drive 2,777 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tampicocar car 2,777 km
    30h 20m
    $5,456–7,880

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Nuevo Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Tampicobus bus
    2d 2h
    $6,609–14,988

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,647Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and four 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 via 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Laredo, and Nuevo Laredo in around 40h 8m.

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