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How to get fromChicago to Playa Hermosaby plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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

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

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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 the bus from San José to Esterillos Centrobus bus
    11h 47m
    $410–626

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

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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 the bus from San José to Esterillos Centrobus bus
    12h 57m
    $250–876

  3. Drive 5,319.7 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Playa Hermosacar car 5,319.7 km
    2d 18h
    $714–1,031

  4. 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
    16h
    $910–1,564

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

    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 the bus from San José to Esterillos Centrobus bus
    14h 42m
    $306–1,041

  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 44m
    $970–1,814

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$154Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,824.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 47m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Playa Hermosa, Puntarenas, Costa Rica?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Playa Hermosa. 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, take the bus to Esterillos Centro, then take the taxi to Playa Hermosa. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Playa Hermosa in around 2d 18h.

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