Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Mexico City to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Chicago is 15 days 4h. Ships depart from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 15 days 4h later. These services are operated by MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM and ZIM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Mexico City to Chicago by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Chicago takes around 3h 21m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air, AeroUnion, Cargolux and UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3h 21m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Mexico City and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 3h 21m. AeroUnion, Cargolux and UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Mexico City to Chicago by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 10h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Chicago. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico City to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Chicago by cargo ship is 4,050 Nautical Miles (7,501 Kilometres / 4,661 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico City to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Chicago by road is 3,309 Kilometres (2,056 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 10h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico City to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Chicago by air is around 2,723 Kilometres (1,692 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Mexico City to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.18t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Chicago. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

149kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Chicago. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas Air	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400
AeroUnionFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Volaris	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+2 others
VivaAerobus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Aeromexico	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
American Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+4 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
United Airlines	Every few hours	Airbus A319+5 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GCS → CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CCS → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZGT → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MGX / TA11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Mexico City to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico City to Chicago by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Mexico City to Chicago by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Veracruz to Philadelphia

Closest seaports

Veracruz to Baltimore

Mexico City to Chicago by Road

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