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How to get fromChicago to Alajuelaby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Alajuela by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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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
    $152–445

  2. Bus

    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 St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St to West Bellfort Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus
    5d 16h
    $402–736

  3. Drive 5,312.1 km

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

  4. 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
    $162–755

  5. 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 Managuabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Managua - CCA to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaríabus bus
    5d 16h
    $428–945

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$119Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Parada Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St, West Bellfort Park & Ride, Houston, and Terminal Managua - CCA in around 5d 16h.

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