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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Jacó by plane, bus, shuttle, car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ORD - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    10h 54m
    $534–817

  2. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

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    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MDW - SJO
    2. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    12h 3m
    $374–1,017

  3. Drive 5,306.9 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Jacócar car 5,306.9 km
    2d 17h
    $712–1,028

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport, bus, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MKE - SJO
    3. Take the bus from 50 m este Del Aeropuerto to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14bus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from San José to Jacóshuttle bus
    13h 48m
    $427–1,227

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane ORD - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Jacóshuttle bus
    15h 40m
    $892–1,579

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Liberia International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MDW - LIR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Liberia to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Jacóshuttle bus
    17h 24m
    $972–1,879

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,805 km
  • Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Jacó, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Jacó. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO), walk to 50 m este Del Aeropuerto, take the bus to Terminal San José Av. 2, C12 Y 14, walk to San José, then take the shuttle to Jacó. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Jacó in around 2d 17h.

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