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How to get fromChicago to San José Costa Ricaby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to San José Costa Rica by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)plane plane ORD - PXM
    2. Take the taxi from Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXM to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    10h 16m
    $3,742–11,685

  2. Bus, taxi via Nuevo Laredo

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Puerto Escondidobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Puerto Escondido to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 5h
    $8,307–14,522

  3. Train, bus, taxi via Nuevo Laredo

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Station to Nuevo Laredobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nuevo Laredo to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueñabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña to Puerto Escondidobus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Puerto Escondido to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 12h
    $12,759–23,426

  4. Drive 3,697.3 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to San José Costa Ricacar car 3,697.3 km
    42h 3m
    $7,110–10,269

  5. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM)plane plane MDW - PXM
    2. Take the taxi from Puerto-Escondido-Airport-PXM to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    19h 8m
    $4,442–14,685

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Moreliabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Morelia to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puerto Escondidobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Puerto Escondido to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 20h
    $8,065–9,708

  7. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Puerto Escondidobus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Puerto Escondido to San José Costa Ricataxi taxi
    2d 21h
    $11,760–21,334

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$2,464Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,119.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and San José Costa Rica, Mexico?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to San José Costa Rica. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM), then take the taxi to San José Costa Rica. Alternatively, you can take the line 62 bus to 35th/Archer Orange Line Station, take the line 35 bus to California & 35th Street, walk to Chicago, take the bus to Laredo, walk to Laredo - OMEX, take the bus to Terminal de Autobuses de Nuevo Laredo, take the bus to Terminal Central Del Sur - Taxqueña, take the bus to Puerto Escondido, then take the taxi to San José Costa Rica.

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