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How to get fromChicago to Tikalby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 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 27m
    $128–480

  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
    $632–1,369

  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 59m

  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 25m

  6. Train to South Bend, fly to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Belize City Goldson Intl Apt (BZE)plane plane SBN - BZE
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Belize City Goldson Intl Apt Airport to San Ignacioshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San Ignacio to Tikalshuttle bus
    15h 47m

  7. 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 37m
    $238–614

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$105Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,885.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 27m

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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