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How to get fromChicago to Rivasby plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Rivas by plane, shuttle, car, or bus

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

    best
    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 Rivasshuttle bus
    13h 15m
    $352–884

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Liberia International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane ORD - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    12h 7m
    $226–911

  3. Drive 5,010.2 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rivascar car 5,010.2 km
    2d 13h
    $618–893

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Liberia International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Liberia International Airport (LIR)plane plane MDW - LIR
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Buses Municipal de Liberia to Peñas Blancasbus bus
    13h 51m
    $306–1,311

  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 La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    13h 42m
    $1,026–1,330

  6. 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 La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    14h 51m
    $866–1,480

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,463.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Rivas. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Managua Airport (MGA), walk to Managua Airport, take the shuttle to Granada, walk to Granada, then take the shuttle to Rivas. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Rivas in around 2d 13h.

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