There are 11 ways to get from Mexico to Chicago by plane, bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ELP - MDW
6h 15m$233–1,129Fly Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MEX - ORD
6h 42m$97–467Bus
- Take the bus from Mexico City Violeta to Santiago de Querétarobus
- Take the bus from Santiago de Querétaro to Chicagobus Querétaro
44h 14m$295–515Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain Texas Eagle
2d 5h$300–634Drive 1,999 mi
- Drive from Mexico City to Chicagocar 1,999 mi
36h 11m$365–527Fly El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ELP - ORD
6h 37m$163–779Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SAN - MDW
6h 53m$197–926Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SAN - ORD
7h 12m$137–626Fly Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport (GDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane GDL - ORD
8h 11m$135–609Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2d 1h$301–516Bus #2
- Take the bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Moreliabus
- Take the bus from Morelia to Chicagobus
2d 3h$313–363
El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mexico to Chicago is to fly which costs $95 - $470 and takes 6h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Mexico to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $230 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Mexico to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Donceles and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Pearl @ Live Oak - N - Fs, Southwest Medical District/Parkland, Dallas Bus Station and Memphis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Mexico and Chicago is 1278 miles. The road distance is 2010.7 miles.
The best way to get from Mexico to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 44h 14m and costs $290 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Mexico to Chicago, including transfers.
Mexico to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnius Express (OMEX VIP), depart from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte station.
The best way to get from Mexico to Chicago is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $550 and takes 44h 14m.
Mexico to Chicago bus services, operated by Omnius Express (OMEX VIP), arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mexico to Chicago is 2011 miles. It takes approximately 36h 11m to drive from Mexico to Chicago.
What companies run services between Mexico and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from El Paso International Airport (ELP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mexico City Violeta to Harold Washington Library via Santiago de Querétaro, Av. luis vega monrroy-pl. del calvario, Prol. luis pasteur-jose antonio bustamanete, Alameda, Gral. guadalupe victoria-benito juÁrez, Santiago de Querétaro, California & 35th Street, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, and 35th/Archer in around 44h 14m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–850
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,100
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220–1,100
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,200
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–900
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–430
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–900
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–360
- Website
- volaris.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–360
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- vivaaerobus.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Monterrey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–470
- Website
- aeromexico.com
Flights from Benito Juárez International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–430
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Wednesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–330
Flights from Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla Guadalajara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–360
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from El Paso International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–410
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +52 55 2643 9028
- Website
- apoloplatinum.com.mx
Bus from Mexico City Violeta to Santiago de Querétaro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- apoloplatinum.com.mx
- Ejecutivo
- $25–35
- Confort
- $30–40
- Primera Clase
- $20–35
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Santiago de Querétaro to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $270–470
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $270–470
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–230
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 26h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $170–240
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Memphis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- 800 622 22 22
- buzondeatencion@gho.mx
- Website
- autovias.com.mx
Bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Morelia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.autovias.com.mx/english/
- Phone
- +52 800 800 0386
- atn_clientes@etn.com.mx
- Website
- etn.com.mx
Bus from Terminal Poniente - Observatorio to Morelia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://etn.com.mx/english/
- Phone
- +52 81 2152 6736
- info@conexionestornado.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Morelia to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 45h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $271
- Website
- https://tornadobus.com/en/home/
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