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How to get fromChicago to San Juan del Surby plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to San Juan del Sur by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

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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 Managua Airport to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    11h 59m
    $262–935

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

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    11h 57m
    $250–940

  3. 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 San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Rivasbus bus
    4d 21h
    $578–1,140

  4. Drive 5,041.7 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to San Juan del Surcar car 5,041.7 km
    2d 13h
    $622–898

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Liberia International Airport, bus, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    13h 41m
    $310–1,190

  6. 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
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    13h 31m
    $1,060–1,309

  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 La Fortunashuttle bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from La Fortuna to Peñas Blancasshuttle bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Peñas Blancas to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    14h 41m
    $900–1,559

  8. Bus, shuttle

    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 Terminal Metropolitana de Busesbus bus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Terminal Metropolitana de Buses to San Juan del Surshuttle bus
    5d 2h
    $546–902

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,478.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 59m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to San Juan del Sur. 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, then take the shuttle to San Juan del Sur. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to San Juan del Sur via Longview, Longview Bus Station, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center, Houston, San Salvador, Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador, and Rivas in around 4d 21h.

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