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Compare bus and flight for Chicago, IL to Mexico City
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Mexico City among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $198 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 33m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $198, while a flight costs an average of $226.
Distance: 1688 miles (2718 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$226 Average price | $198 Average price Cheapest | $552 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 52h 50m Average total duration 52h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Mexico City:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Mexico City costing on average $226 (€182).
Other travel options to Mexico City take longer:
Bus takes on average 52h 50m.
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How to get from Chicago, IL to Mexico City by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Mexico City is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:30 AM48h35Chicago, IL4:05 AMMexico City$3421One-way0 transfers
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- 3:30 AM48h35Chicago, IL4:05 AMMexico City$3421One-way0 transfers
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- 3:30 AM48h35Chicago, IL4:05 AMMexico City$3421One-way0 transfers
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- 3:45 PM51h10Chicago, IL6:55 PMMexico City$4181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Mexico City:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Mexico City costing on average $226 (€182).
Other travel options to Mexico City take longer:
Bus takes on average 52h 50m.
- Around 56 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Mexico City as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Mexico City, Forum Buenavista.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Mexico City.
- Travel with Flix Mexico, Greyhound to go to Mexico City by bus.
- Travel with Volaris, United, American Airlines to go to Mexico City by flight.
- 5 direct flights per day with Volaris, United, American Airlines.
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