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

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago to Managua by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Managua Airport

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane ORD - MGA
    10h 42m
    $132–605

  2. Train, bus via Mexico City

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to Terminal Central de Autobuses del Nortebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Tapachulabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tapachula to San Salvadorbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Terminal San Carlos - Ticabus to Terminal Managua - CCAbus bus
    3d 23h
    $619–1,194

  3. Drive 4,910 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Managuacar car 4,910 km
    2d 12h
    $606–875

  4. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Managua Airport

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MKE - MGA
    12h 40m
    $304–1,361

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

    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 the bus from Rivas to Managua Mercado Huembesbus bus
    14h 10m
    $448–4,313

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Managua Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MDW - MGA
    10h 56m
    $192–855

  7. Bus via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Texarkanabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5d 4h
    $397–760

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Austin to Katybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5d 4h
    $488–914

  9. 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
    5d 4h
    $486–938

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Managua, Nicaragua?

American Airlines, 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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