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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Tikal by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mundo Maya Airport, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS)plane plane ORD - FRS
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Flores Airport to Parque Nacional Tikalshuttle bus
    13h
    $138–580

  2. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Chetumalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Corozal to Benque Viejo el Carmenbus bus
    5. Drive from Benque Viejo el Carmen to Tikalcar car
    3d 10h
    $605–1,195

  3. Drive 4,146.9 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Tikalcar car 4,146.9 km
    2d
    $501–723

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane ORD - BZE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    11h 53m

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane MDW - BZE
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    13h 13m

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Aurora International Airport, Tour

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Aurora International Airport (GUA)plane plane ORD - GUA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal de Autobuses to Uaxactúnshuttle bus
    13h 38m
    $288–584

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration10h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Tikal, Guatemala?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Tikal. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Mundo Maya Airport (FRS), walk to Flores Airport, take the shuttle to Parque Nacional Tikal, then walk to Tikal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Tikal via San Marcos Amtrak, San Marcos, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Chetumal, Corozal, and Benque Viejo el Carmen in around 3d 10h.

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