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How to get fromChicago to Playa Santa Teresaby plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Playa Santa Teresa by plane, shuttle, or car

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

    best
    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 Santa Teresashuttle bus
    12h 41m
    $1,072–1,718

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cobano

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane ORD - ACO
    10h 14m
    $222–695

  3. Drive 5,298.8 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Playa Santa Teresacar car 5,298.8 km
    2d 18h
    $711–1,027

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Cobano

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cobano (ACO)plane plane MDW - ACO
    11h 14m
    $252–945

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ORD - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamborshuttle bus
    13h 10m
    $1,194–1,402

  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 Santa Teresashuttle bus
    14h 25m
    $1,132–1,968

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MDW - SJO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Alajuela to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Tamborshuttle bus
    14h 20m
    $1,034–1,652

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Managua Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane ORD - MGA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Granada to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Cruz to Tamarindoshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Tamarindo to Santa Teresashuttle bus
    19h 17m
    $1,260–1,833

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$216Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,770.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 41m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Playa Santa Teresa, Costa Rica?

United Airlines, SANSA, and six other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cobano (ACO) twice daily.

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