Mexico
United StatesMonterrey to Chicago shipping route.
2,401 km by rail, about 3.3 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Monterrey and Chicago
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
MonterreyRailChicagoRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,401 km (1,492 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,143 km |
| Transit time | 3.3 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Monterrey to Chicago shipping route by rail
Monterrey to Chicago by rail freight: 2,401 km of track, north east from Mexico to the United States.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.3 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 Monterrey and Chicago.
By road the same trip is 2,466 km and takes a truck about 2.7 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Monterrey in this directory, Chicago is the 9th shortest. Closer destinations: Denver (2,182 km), Atlanta (2,131 km) and Kansas City (1,876 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Monterrey to Chicago?
2,401 km by rail (2,143 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Monterrey to Chicago?
About 3.3 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 Monterrey has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Montreal to Chicago1,312 km
- New York to Chicago1,396 km
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.