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How to get fromChicago to Puntarenasby plane, shuttle, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Puntarenas by plane, shuttle, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport, 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 a shuttle bus from San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    10h 58m
    $356–660

  2. Drive  5,256.2 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Puntarenascar car 5,256.2 km
    2d 17h
    $705–1,019

  3. 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 Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    11h 12m
    $496–1,384

  4. 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 San Jose Airport to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    12h 8m
    $366–980

  5. 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 Airport to Monteverdeshuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Puntarenasshuttle bus
    13h 1m
    $576–1,784

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$137Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,689.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Puntarenas. 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 El Cacique, take the line 200 bus to Contiguo Al Cruce Al Hospital, walk to San Jose Airport, then take the shuttle to Puntarenas. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Puntarenas in around 2d 17h.

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