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How to get fromChicago to Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San Joséby plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San José by plane, train, bus, car, shuttle, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane ORD - SJO
    9h 23m
    $354–557

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MDW - SJO
    10h 32m
    $194–807

  3. Train, bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    4d 6h
    $713–1,227

  4. Drive 5,330.9 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San Josécar car 5,330.9 km
    2d 18h
    $715–1,033

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

    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
    12h 17m
    $250–972

  6. 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 Alajuelashuttle bus
    12h 50m
    $592–1,440

  7. Bus

    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 San Carlos - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    5d 1h
    $450–854

  8. 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
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Terminal Atlántico Nortebus bus
    5d 17h
    $585–1,092

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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  • Distance: 3,623.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San José, Costa Rica?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Radisson San Jose-Costa Rica, San José via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Smith St @ Pierce St, Mission Bend TC, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, Terminal San Carlos - CCA, and Terminal Atlántico Norte in around 5d 1h.

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