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Chicago, United States of America → San Salvador, El Salvador

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Eight ways to Travel from Chicago to San Salvador

Composite routes from Chicago to San Salvador

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$489.13
Plane from Midway International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Plane from South Bend to El
Ave. Duration:
9h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
9h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$532.61
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$141.30–$456.52

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$597.83
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
7h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$510.87

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$815.22
Plane from Midway International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$652.17
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$923.91
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$760.87

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$217.39–$358.70
Plane from Midway International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$391.30
Plane from South Bend to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 57m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$271.74–$445.65
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$239.13–$391.30
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$336.96

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 44m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$760.87
Plane from Midway International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$413.04
Plane from South Bend to El
Ave. Duration:
12h 43m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$271.74–$1,032.61
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$706.52

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 11m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$358.70
Plane from South Bend to El
Ave. Duration:
9h 41m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$445.65

Volaris El Salvador

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from South Bend to El
Ave. Duration:
7h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$706.52

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to San
Ave. Duration:
29h 41m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$347.83
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$76.09
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$260.87
Bus from Longview to Houston
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

South Shore Line

Phone:
+1 219-926-5744
Website:
mysouthshoreline.com/
Train from Van Buren St. to South
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$5.98–$14.13

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.83–$163.04
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Dallas
Ave. Duration:
17h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.35–$336.96

La Línea

Phone:
800 622 22 22
Website:
autovias.com.mx/
Bus from Toluca to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.13–$30.43

OMEX VIP

Phone:
+52 800 765 6636
Website:
omexvip.com.mx/index.php
Bus from San Marcos to Toluca
Ave. Duration:
18h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$163.04
Bus from San Marcos to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
21h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$108.70–$184.78
Bus from Dallas to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
26h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$130.43–$206.52

Ecobus Express

Phone:
+52 55 5526 2961
Website:
facebook.com/ecobusexpres/
Bus from Mexico City Politécnico Station to Tapachula
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$43.48

El Condor Internacional

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

Infini Tours

Phone:
+503 7223 2638
Website:
infinitours.co/
Bus from Guatemala City to San
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$122.84

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Houston to San
Ave. Duration:
3d
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$184.78–$391.30

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to San Salvador is to fly which costs $141.30 - $413.04 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to San Salvador is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and San Salvador?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to San Salvador. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at San Salvador via St Louis Bus Station, Commerce @ Austin - E - Ns, Dallas, Mexico City Politécnico Station and Tapachula. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Chicago to San Salvador?

The distance between Chicago and San Salvador is 3246 km. The road distance is 4654.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to San Salvador without a car is to train and bus via Toluca which takes 3 days 7h and costs $293.48 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Chicago to San Salvador, including transfers.

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

Chicago to San Salvador bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to San Salvador?

The best way to get from Chicago to San Salvador is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs $141.30 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $282.61 - $815.22 and takes 3 days 9h.

Where does the Chicago to San Salvador bus arrive?

Chicago to San Salvador bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to San Salvador?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to San Salvador is 4654 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Chicago to San Salvador.

Where can I stay near San Salvador?

There are 225+ hotels available in San Salvador. Prices start at $49.13 per night.
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