Mexico City trip from Chicago Midway (MDW): what 6 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 6-night Mexico City trip from Chicago Midway (MDW) runs about $2,282 to $2,682 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | Southwest non-stop | Roma Norte boutique hotel · 4★ | $960 | $900 | $516 | $306 | $2,682 |
| Best value | United Basic Economy via Houston (budget fare) | Centro Historico hostel, private room · 2★ | $800 | $270 | $516 | $696 | $2,282 |
| Least cash | Southwest non-stop | Centro Historico hostel, private room · 2★ | $960 | $270 | $516 | $696 | $2,442 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- La Merced market food tour$70 for 2
- Cantina La OperaOrder: Cantina botanas and a look at the bullet hole · $6 for 2 over your food budget
Day 2
- Museo Nacional de Antropologia$12 for 2
- Museo Soumayafree
- Churreria El MoroOrder: Churros with hot chocolate · in your food budget
Day 3
- Xochimilco trajinera ride$60 for 2
- El Huequito tacos al pastorOrder: Tacos al pastor · in your food budget
Day 4
- Roma and Condesa walking tour$40 for 2
- Contramar seafoodOrder: Tuna tostadas and pescado a la talla · $46 for 2 over your food budget
Day 5
- Frida Kahlo Museum$28 for 2
- Coyoacan market tostadasOrder: Tostadas piled high · in your food budget
Day 6
- Palacio de Bellas Artes murals$8 for 2
- Rosetta, Roma NorteOrder: Guava roll from the bakery · $36 for 2 over your food budget
Flights from Chicago Midway (MDW)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Basic Economy via Houston | 1 stop | 6h 18m | $800 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Atlanta | 1 stop | 6h 47m | $860 |
| American via Dallas | 1 stop | 6h 24m | $930 |
| Southwest non-stop | non-stop | 4h 03m | $960 |
| United via Houston | 1 stop | 6h 18m | $970 |
| Delta via Atlanta | 1 stop | 6h 47m | $1,050 |
Food: about $43 a person a day
Breakfast$6
Lunch$10
Dinner$22
Snacks and coffee$5
Restaurants worth the trip
- El Huequito tacos al pastorOrder: Tacos al pastor · about $8 a person
- Contramar seafoodOrder: Tuna tostadas and pescado a la talla · about $45 a person
- Coyoacan market tostadasOrder: Tostadas piled high · about $8 a person
- Churreria El MoroOrder: Churros with hot chocolate · about $6 a person
- Rosetta, Roma NorteOrder: Guava roll from the bakery · about $40 a person
- Cantina La OperaOrder: Cantina botanas and a look at the bullet hole · about $25 a person
- Pujol tasting menuOrder: Mole madre · about $220 a person
Questions
How much is a 6-night trip to Mexico City from Chicago Midway (MDW)?
About $2,282 to $2,682 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 6 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Mexico City?
United Basic Economy via Houston at about $800 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in Mexico City?
About $43 a person a day at mid-range places, or $516 for 2 over 6 days.
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