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How to get fromChicago to Tijuanaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Tijuana by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    7h 16m
    $3,551–15,475

  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    7h 40m
    $2,951–12,475

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation CentertrainPacific Surfliner
    47h 8m
    $6,057–27,778

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus
    2d 4h
    $3,437–10,556

  5. Drive 3,367.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tijuanacar3,367.1 km
    32h 43m
    $6,865–9,915

  6. 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 San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMKE - SAN
    8h 48m
    $5,550–24,614

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus
    2d 18h
    $6,327–65,037

Chicago to Tijuana by bus

Calendar13Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,437Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Tijuana via Fullerton Amtrak Station, San Diego Old Town Transportation Center, Old Town Station, and San Ysidro Station in around 47h 8m.

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