What is the best way to travel from Chicago to Mexico City?
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What is the cheapest way to reach Mexico City from Chicago?
You can get to Mexico City with just $97 by taking a Flight from Volaris, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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Volaris4h 22m07:23 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center10:45 AMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 7:23:00 AM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/16/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
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Avianca13h 50m011:20 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center12:10 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Avianca goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 11:20:00 PM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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Volaris8h 29m012:59 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center8:28 PMFelipe Ángeles AirportFelipe Ángeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 12:59:00 PM to Felipe Ángeles Airport, Felipe Ángeles Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/16/2026 8:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 29m
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Delta Air Lines17h 16m05:59 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center10:15 AMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Delta Air Lines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 5:59:00 PM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 16m
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Frontier Airlines14h 30m06:15 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport7:45 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 6:15:00 AM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/16/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Spirit Airlines11h 15m09:30 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center7:45 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/16/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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FlixBus55h 5m09:45 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station3:50 PMMexico CityFórum Buenavista0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 9:45:00 AM to Fórum Buenavista, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 5m
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FlixBus55h 25m09:45 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station4:10 PMMexico CitySan Pedro Santa Clara Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 9:45:00 AM to San Pedro Santa Clara Bus Stop, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
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Greyhound US48h 40m010:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station10:10 PMMexico CityFórum Buenavista0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 10:30:00 PM to Fórum Buenavista, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 40m
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Greyhound US49h 5m010:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station10:35 PMMexico CitySan Pedro Santa Clara Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 10:30:00 PM to San Pedro Santa Clara Bus Stop, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 5m
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Greyhound US65h 40m011:10 PMChicagoUnion Station3:50 PMMexico CityFórum Buenavista0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 11:10:00 PM to Fórum Buenavista, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/19/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 40m
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Volaris12h 43m07:54 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport7:37 AMToluca, ME AirportToluca, ME Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 7:54:00 PM to Toluca, ME Airport, Toluca, ME Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 7:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 43m
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Volaris8h 21m012:59 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center8:20 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 12:59:00 PM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 21m
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Aeroméxico4h 37m03:38 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center7:15 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Aeroméxico goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 3:38:00 PM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
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Volaris14h 49m07:54 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport9:43 AMFelipe Ángeles AirportFelipe Ángeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 7:54:00 PM to Felipe Ángeles Airport, Felipe Ángeles Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 9:43:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $193 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 49m
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Viva Aerobus8h 55m01:15 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center9:10 AMFelipe Ángeles AirportFelipe Ángeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 1:15:00 AM to Felipe Ángeles Airport, Felipe Ángeles Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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Frontier Airlines24h 48m010:12 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center10:00 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 10:12:00 PM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $209 per person are available. Travel duration is 24h 48m
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What are the fastest trips from Chicago to Mexico City?
You can get to Mexico City from Chicago in just 4h 22m with a Flight from Volaris. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Volaris4h 22m07:23 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center10:45 AMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 7:23:00 AM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/16/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 22m
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Volaris8h 29m012:59 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center8:28 PMFelipe Ángeles AirportFelipe Ángeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 12:59:00 PM to Felipe Ángeles Airport, Felipe Ángeles Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/16/2026 8:28:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $152 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 29m
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Spirit Airlines11h 15m09:30 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center7:45 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Spirit Airlines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 9:30:00 AM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/16/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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Avianca13h 50m011:20 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center12:10 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Avianca goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 11:20:00 PM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
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Frontier Airlines14h 30m06:15 AMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport7:45 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Frontier Airlines goes from Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 6:15:00 AM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/16/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $184 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 30m
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Delta Air Lines17h 16m05:59 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center10:15 AMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Delta Air Lines goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/16/2026 5:59:00 PM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/17/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 16m
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Greyhound US48h 40m010:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station10:10 PMMexico CityFórum Buenavista0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 10:30:00 PM to Fórum Buenavista, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 40m
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Greyhound US49h 5m010:30 PMChicagoDowntown Bus Station10:35 PMMexico CitySan Pedro Santa Clara Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 10:30:00 PM to San Pedro Santa Clara Bus Stop, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 10:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $154 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 5m
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FlixBus55h 5m09:45 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station3:50 PMMexico CityFórum Buenavista0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 9:45:00 AM to Fórum Buenavista, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 5m
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FlixBus55h 25m09:45 AMChicagoDowntown Bus Station4:10 PMMexico CitySan Pedro Santa Clara Bus Stop0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown Bus Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 9:45:00 AM to San Pedro Santa Clara Bus Stop, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/18/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $153 per person are available. Travel duration is 55h 25m
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Greyhound US65h 40m011:10 PMChicagoUnion Station3:50 PMMexico CityFórum Buenavista0EconomyA Bus from Greyhound US goes from Union Station, Chicago (USA) at 3/16/2026 11:10:00 PM to Fórum Buenavista, Mexico City (Mexico) arriving at 3/19/2026 3:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $155 per person are available. Travel duration is 65h 40m
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Aeroméxico4h 37m03:38 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center7:15 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Aeroméxico goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 3:38:00 PM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 7:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $183 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 37m
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Volaris8h 21m012:59 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center8:20 PMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 12:59:00 PM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 8:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $147 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 21m
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Viva Aerobus8h 55m01:15 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center9:10 AMFelipe Ángeles AirportFelipe Ángeles Airport0EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 1:15:00 AM to Felipe Ángeles Airport, Felipe Ángeles Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $205 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 55m
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Viva Aerobus9h 10m01:15 AMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center9:25 AMMexico City AirportMexico City Airport - T10EconomyA Flight from Viva Aerobus goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 1:15:00 AM to Mexico City Airport - T1, Mexico City Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $242 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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Volaris11h 41m012:59 PMChicago O'Hare AirportChicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center11:40 PMToluca, ME AirportToluca, ME Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago O'Hare Airport - Bus/Shuttle Center, Chicago O'Hare Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 12:59:00 PM to Toluca, ME Airport, Toluca, ME Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/22/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $266 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 41m
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Volaris12h 43m07:54 PMChicago Midway AirportChicago Midway Airport7:37 AMToluca, ME AirportToluca, ME Airport0EconomyA Flight from Volaris goes from Chicago Midway Airport, Chicago Midway Airport (USA) at 3/22/2026 7:54:00 PM to Toluca, ME Airport, Toluca, ME Airport (Mexico) arriving at 3/23/2026 7:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $130 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 43m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Chicago to Mexico City
What are the most popular stations in Chicago and Mexico City?
In Chicago, you will usually depart from California & 35th Street Bus Stop, Downtown Bus Station or 95th Red Line Station, while in Mexico City you will be arriving at Norte Bus Station, Terminal de Autobuses de Oriente (TAPO) or Terminal del Sur, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Mexico City from Chicago? With 15 connections between 2 Flight and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chicago and Mexico City, you can pay as low as $97 with a Flight from Volaris.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Volaris: you will get to Mexico City in just 4h 22m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chicago and Mexico City are Volaris, Frontier Airlines and Viva Aerobus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Chicago and Mexico City is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Cicero, IL or to Moctezuma 2da Secc, and look at flights from Chicago Midway Airport, and landing at Felipe Ángeles Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Chicago to Mexico City?
The most popular companies between Chicago and Mexico City, are Volaris, Frontier Airlines and Viva Aerobus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: Greyhound US and FlixBus
Airlines: Volaris, Frontier Airlines, Viva Aerobus and 5 more.
All you need to know when you travel from Chicago to Mexico City
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chicago to Mexico City. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Chicago to Mexico City
How can I reach Mexico City from Chicago?
Every day, there are on average 15 connections between Flight and Bus, with which you can get to Mexico City from Chicago.
How far is Mexico City from Chicago?
The distance between Chicago and Mexico City is 1,691.3 miles.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chicago and Mexico City?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 73 kgs of CO2, a train 95 kgs, a car 463 kgs, and a flight 670 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chicago to Mexico City?
You can get to Mexico City with just $97 by taking a Flight from Volaris.
What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Mexico City?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Mexico City in just 4h 22m with a Flight from Volaris.
More routes to Chicago and to Mexico City
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chicago and to Mexico City. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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