There are 8 ways to get from Costa Rica to Milwaukee by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
best- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane SJO - MKE
10h$264–1,105Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SJO - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
12h 51m$198–760Bus
- Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Dallasbus
- Take the bus from Dallas to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus
4d 9h$614–779Drive 3,384.1 mi
- Drive from San José to Milwaukeecar 3,384.1 mi
2d 19h$731–1,055Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SJO - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
10h 26m$364–678Shuttle, shuttle to Liberia International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Puntarenas to Monteverde
- Take a shuttle bus from Monteverde to Liberia Airport
- Fly from Liberia International Airport (LIR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane LIR - MKE
13h 14m$637–1,982Fly Juan Santamaría International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane SJO - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
13h 44m$294–1,225Bus, train
- Take the bus from San José to San Salvadorbus
- Take the bus from San Salvador to Tapachulabus
- Take the bus from Tapachula to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
- Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
4d 15h$703–1,331
Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Costa Rica to Milwaukee is to fly and train which costs $190 - $800 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Costa Rica to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 10h and costs $260 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Costa Rica to Milwaukee. However, there are services departing from San José and arriving at Water & Chicago - Circle K via San Salvador, Tapachula, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Cbd East Tc and Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 9h.
The distance between Costa Rica and Milwaukee is 2310 miles. The road distance is 3403.8 miles.
It takes approximately 10h to get from Costa Rica to Milwaukee, including transfers.
Costa Rica to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, depart from San José station.
The best way to get from Costa Rica to Milwaukee is to fly which takes 10h and costs $260 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $600 - $800 and takes 4 days 9h.
Costa Rica to Milwaukee bus services, operated by Transporte del SOL, arrive at San Salvador station.
Milwaukee is 1h ahead of Costa Rica. It is currently 3:14 AM in Costa Rica and 4:14 AM in Milwaukee.
Yes, the driving distance between Costa Rica to Milwaukee is 3404 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 19h to drive from Costa Rica to Milwaukee.
What companies run services between Costa Rica and Milwaukee, WI, USA?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San José to Water & Chicago - Circle K via San Salvador, San Salvador, Tapachula, Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte, Cbd East Tc, Ih 30 @ St Francis - E - Mb, and Dallas in around 4d 9h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $260–1,100
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–750
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Orlando
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–700
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Miami
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Juan Santamaría International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Tampa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +503 7841 5688
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transporte del SOL
Bus from San José to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- Transporte del SOL
Bus from San José to San Salvador
- Ave. Duration
- 23h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60
- Schedules at
- Transporte del SOL
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