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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Nicaragua by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane ORD - MGA
    10h 22m
    $152–655

  2. 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
    $558–768

  3. Drive  4,911.2 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Managuacar car 4,911.2 km
    2d 11h
    $588–850

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MDW - MGA
    9h 45m
    $252–1,105

  5. 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 Managuabus bus
    5d 4h
    $758–1,202

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,374 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Managua Airport (MGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Harold Washington Library to Colegio Cristo Rey via 35th/Archer, 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, California & 35th Street, Chicago, Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Katy, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Houston, Managua, and Panadería Norma in around 5d 4h.

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