Mexico
United StatesMexico City to Chicago shipping route.
3,307 km by rail, about 4.6 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Mexico City and Chicago
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
Mexico CityRailChicagoRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 3,307 km (2,055 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,722 km |
| Transit time | 4.6 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Mexico City to Chicago shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Mexico City, Mexico to Chicago, United States runs 3,307 km on the freight network, heading north. The straight line between the cities is 2,722 km, the track adds 21%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 4.6 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between Mexico and the United States come on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Mexico City and Chicago.
By road the same trip is 3,365 km and takes a truck about 4.2 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Mexico City in this directory, Chicago is the 11th shortest. Closer destinations: Long Beach (3,042 km), Atlanta (3,037 km) and Denver (3,035 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Mexico City to Chicago?
3,307 km by rail (2,722 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Mexico City to Chicago?
About 4.6 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Chicago to Mexico City has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.