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There are 3 ways to get from Chicago to Alajuela by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare 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
    7h 48m
    $152–605
  2. Drive 5,312.1 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Alajuelacar car 5,312.1 km
    2d 18h
    $713–1,029
  3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO)plane plane MDW - SJO
    9h 26m
    $162–705

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Alajuela, Costa Rica?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) every 4 hours.

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