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

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

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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 Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane ORD - MGA
    10h 30m
    $152–655

  2. 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 San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    4d 16h
    $736–1,243

  3. Drive  4,911.2 km

    1. Drive from Chicago to Managuacar car 4,911.2 km
    2d 11h
    $588–850

  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane MDW - MGA
    9h 53m
    $252–1,105

  5. Train, shuttle to Indianapolis, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Managua Airport (MGA)plane plane IND - MGA
    14h 42m
    $290–1,087

  6. 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 Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to San Salvadorbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador to Terminal Tica Bus Managuabus bus
    4d 16h
    $425–779

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Katy, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston to Managuabus bus
    5d 4h
    $550–755

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,362.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 30m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and three 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 Terminal Tica Bus Managua via Memphis Bus Station, Downtown Houston, Smith St @ Pierce St, Mission Bend TC, Bellaire Blvd @ Corporate Dr, Houston, San Salvador, and Terminal Tica Bus San Salvador in around 4d 16h.

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