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How to get fromTijuana to Chicagoby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Tijuana to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeSAN - MDW
    7h 37m
    $189–789

  2. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSAN - ORD
    7h 55m
    $149–639

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainPacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    47h 55m
    $202–1,750

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    2d 5h
    $220–483

  5. Drive 2,090.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Chicagocar2,090.9 mi
    32h 44m
    $382–552

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeSAN - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    10h 2m
    $361–1,559

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus95
    3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    2d 14h
    $217–727

Tijuana to Chicago by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tijuana to Chicago Union Station via San Ysidro Station, America Plaza Station, San Diego, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 47h 55m.

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