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

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

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  1. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TIJ - MDW
    7h 11m
    $150–664

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAN - ORD
    7h 56m
    $149–640

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 55m
    $211–1,549

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana - Plaza El Mexicano to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 5h
    $180–468

  5. Drive 2,090.9 mi

    1. Drive from Tijuana to Chicagocar car 2,090.9 mi
    32h 55m
    $382–552

  6. Fly San Diego International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAN - MDW
    7h 37m
    $209–940

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus bus
    2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus bus 95
    3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2d 14h
    $217–728

Tijuana to Chicago by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Volaris, American Airlines, and Southwest Airlines fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. 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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