There are 5 ways to get from Laredo, TX to Chicago by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Laredo International Airport (LRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LRD - ORD
6h 7m$98–410Bus
- Take the bus from Laredo to Chicagobus Querétaro
26h 5m$258–317Bus, train
- Take the bus from Laredo to San Antoniobus Via Laredo
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
35h 36m$374–989Drive 1,350.7 mi
- Drive from Laredo, TX to Chicagocar 1,350.7 mi
22h 17m$247–357Fly to South Bend, train
- Fly from Laredo International Airport (LRD) to South Bend (SBN)plane LRD - SBN
- Take the train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.train
7h 50m$185–792
Laredo, TX to Chicago by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Laredo, TX to Chicago is to fly which costs $95 - $410 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Laredo, TX to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $95 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Laredo, TX to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Laredo and arriving at Chicago via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 5m.
The distance between Laredo, TX and Chicago is 1223 miles. The road distance is 1358.6 miles.
The best way to get from Laredo, TX to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 26h 5m and costs $250 - $320.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Laredo, TX to Chicago, including transfers.
Laredo, TX to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, depart from Laredo station.
The best way to get from Laredo, TX to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 7m and costs $95 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $250 - $320 and takes 26h 5m.
Laredo, TX to Chicago bus services, operated by Tornado Bus Company, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Laredo, TX to Chicago is 1359 miles. It takes approximately 22h 17m to drive from Laredo, TX to Chicago.
What companies run services between Laredo, TX, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Allegiant Air fly from Laredo International Airport (LRD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Laredo to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $243–298 and the journey takes 25h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laredo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–380
Flights from Laredo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Flights from Laredo International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Laredo International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Laredo International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $350–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $14–17
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $14–17
Train from South Bend Airport to Van Buren St.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–16
- Schedules at
- Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Laredo to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $243–298
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $295–298
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Laredo to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Laredo to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Laredo to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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