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Six ways to Travel from San Salvador to Chicago

Composite routes from San Salvador to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$402.17

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$434.78

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$706.52

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 59m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$293.48
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 26m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$369.57

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 49m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$402.17

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from El Salvador International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
29h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$347.83

Bus operators

ADO

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Tapachula to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
21h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$86.96–$130.43

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$326.09
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.91–$163.04

OMEX VIP

Phone:
+52 800 765 6636
Website:
omexvip.com.mx/index.php
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses de Querétaro Acceso 1 to San
Ave. Duration:
15h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$92.39–$141.30
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San
Ave. Duration:
21h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$184.78

Primera Plus

Phone:
+52 477 710 0060
Website:
primeraplus.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses T1 AICM to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$31.52
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$54.35

Futura

Phone:
800 507 5500
Website:
futura.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$23.91–$53.26

ETN Turistar

Phone:
+52 800 800 0386
Website:
etn.com.mx/english/
Bus from Puebla CAPU to Saltillo
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$108.70
Bus from Terminal de Autobuses T1 AICM to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.48–$34.78
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$52.17

Grupo Senda

Phone:
800 881 8181
Website:
ticket.gruposenda.com/en/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$31.52–$65.22
Bus from San Luis Potosí to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
20h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$173.91

Chihuahuenses

Phone:
+52 55 4440 3187
Website:
chihuahuenses.com.mx/
Bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$59.78

Ómnibus Cristóbal Colón (OCC)

Phone:
+52 55 4386 4652
Website:
ado.com.mx/
Bus from Tapachula to Puebla
Ave. Duration:
14h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$141.30
Bus from Tapachula to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
18h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$163.04

Ecobus Express

Phone:
+52 55 5526 2961
Website:
facebook.com/ecobusexpres/
Bus from Tapachula to Mexico
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$44.57

TL Premium

Phone:
+52 449 913 0502
Website:
facebook.com/tl.premium1/
Bus from Saltillo to Omaha
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$228.26–$260.87

Burlington Trailways

Phone:
+1 (319) 735-2864
Website:
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Omaha to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
8h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$173.91

El Condor Internacional

Phone:
+???????????? ???????????????? ????????????????
Website:
facebook.com/Elcondorinter/
Bus from San Salvador to Tapachula
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.14

Autobuses Titanium

Phone:
+52 961 638 5018
Website:
autobusestitanium.com/
Bus from Tapachula to Puebla
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.65–$59.78
Bus from Tapachula to México
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Salvador to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from San Salvador to Chicago is to fly which costs $217.39 - $347.83 and takes 7h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Salvador to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from San Salvador to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $217.39 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between San Salvador and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from San Salvador to Chicago. However, there are services departing from San Salvador and arriving at Chicago via Tapachula, Puebla CAPU, Saltillo, Vinton & 17th SW and Omaha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 3h.

How far is it from San Salvador to Chicago?

The distance between San Salvador and Chicago is 3245 km. The road distance is 4671.5 km.

How do I travel from San Salvador to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from San Salvador to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 3h and costs $467.39 - $760.87 .

How long does it take to get from San Salvador to Chicago?

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from San Salvador to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Salvador to Chicago bus from?

San Salvador to Chicago bus services, operated by El Condor Internacional, depart from San Salvador station.

Bus or fly from San Salvador to Chicago?

The best way to get from San Salvador to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 57m and costs $217.39 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $467.39 - $760.87 and takes 3 days 3h.

Where does the San Salvador to Chicago bus arrive?

San Salvador to Chicago bus services, operated by El Condor Internacional, arrive at Tapachula station.

What is the time difference between San Salvador and Chicago?

Chicago is 1h ahead of San Salvador. It is currently 11:02 in San Salvador and 12:02 in Chicago.

Can I drive from San Salvador to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between San Salvador to Chicago is 4672 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from San Salvador to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1249+ hotels available in Chicago. Prices start at $65.98 per night.
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