What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Managua?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Managua is to fly which costs $180 - $700 and takes 10h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Managua?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Managua is to fly which takes 10h 47m and costs $230 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Managua?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Managua. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Managua via Memphis Bus Station, Texarkana, Magnolia Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center and Houston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5 days 4h.

How far is it from Chicago to Managua?

The distance between Chicago and Managua is 3361 km. The road distance is 4910 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Managua without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Managua without a car is to bus via New South Memphis which takes 5 days 4h and costs $410 - $800.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Managua?

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Chicago to Managua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Managua bus from?

Chicago to Managua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Managua?

The best way to get from Chicago to Managua is to fly which takes 10h 53m and costs $180 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via New South Memphis, which costs $410 - $800 and takes 5 days 4h.

Where does the Chicago to Managua bus arrive?

Chicago to Managua bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Memphis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Managua?

Managua is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 8:08 AM in Chicago and 7:08 AM in Managua.

Can I drive from Chicago to Managua?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Managua is 4910 km. It takes approximately 2 days 12h to drive from Chicago to Managua.

Where can I stay near Managua?

There are 110+ hotels available in Managua.

Chicago to Managua - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Managua by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane ORD - MGA
10h 53m
$188–700
Train, bus via Mexico City
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain
2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus
4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus
5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus
3d 23h
$658–1,279
Drive 4,910 km
1. Drive from Chicago to Managuacar 4,910 km
2d 12h
$606–875
Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane MDW - MGA
10h 47m
$238–950
Bus via New South Memphis
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Texarkanabus
3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus
5d 4h
$413–784
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus
2. Take the bus from Austin to Katybus
3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus
5d 4h
$488–914
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain
2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus
5d 4h
$508–987

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

41Weekly Planes

8h 9mAverage Duration

$140Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,361.5 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Managua, Nicaragua?

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A., United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Managua Airport (MGA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Managua via Memphis Bus Station, Texarkana, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Transit Center, Texas Medical Center Transit Center, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, and Houston in around 5d 4h.

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