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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Managua by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane ORD - MGA
    10h 42m
    $172–705

  2. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    4d 16h
    $403–774

  3. Drive  4,911.3 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Managuacar car 4,911.3 km
    2d 11h
    $606–875

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    4d 16h
    $488–1,029

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Katy, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5d 4h
    $550–755

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Managua Airport (MGA) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,357.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Managua, Nicaragua?

American Airlines, Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Managua Airport (MGA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Terminal Tica Bus Managua via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Smith St @ Pierce St, Mission Bend TC, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 4d 16h.

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