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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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    7h 43m
    $3,151–14,475

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tijuana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)plane plane MDW - TIJ
    8h 58m
    $2,095–9,270

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train Pacific Surfliner
    47h 7m
    $4,193–27,462

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicanobus bus
    2d 4h
    $3,409–11,200

  5. Drive 3,367.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tijuanacar car 3,367.1 km
    32h 53m
    $6,862–9,912

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 26m
    $4,251–19,475

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Yuma Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from 3rd Street @ Gila Street to William Brook Ave @ B Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the bus from San Luis Río Colorado to Tijuanabus bus
    2d 18h
    $6,088–35,250

Chicago to Tijuana by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration2d 4hAverage Duration
Ticket$3,409Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Inc., and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 2 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 7m.

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