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Chicago to San Jose

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Transport providers

Airlines

Avianca - Aerovías del Continente Americano S.A.

Website:
avianca.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$598.71
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$955.39

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Midway International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 16m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$636.93

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$955.39
Plane from Midway International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
12h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$1,019.09
Plane from Midway International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
7h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Midway International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 14m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$445.85
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
8h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$445.85
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$445.85
Plane from Midway International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$305.73–$496.81

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
5h 21m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$891.70
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$955.39
Plane from Midway International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$292.99–$1,082.78

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Plane from Midway International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$764.32
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$700.62
Plane from Midway International Airport to Daniel
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$828.01

Volaris Costa Rica

Website:
volaris.com/
Plane from General Mitchell International Airport to Juan
Ave. Duration:
6h 48m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$547.76

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
Train from Chicago Union Station to Longview
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$89.17–$305.73

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.56–$140.12
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
16h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$57.32–$343.94
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston
Ave. Duration:
15h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$382.16

Tornado Bus Company

Phone:
+1 888 358 6762
Website:
tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Tornado
Ave. Duration:
20h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$242.03–$611.45
Bus from Austin to Katy
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$76.43

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta
Ave. Duration:
15h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.69–$203.82

RIDE CR SHUTTLE

Phone:
1 800 715 1970
Website:
ridecr.com/
Bus from Liberia Airport to Monteverde
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$231.64
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$216.02

Transporte del SOL

Phone:
+503 7841 5688
Website:
transportedelsol.com/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$40.32

Jungle Tom Safaris Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2221 7878
Website:
jungletomsafaris.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$70.06–$369.42

Nica Bus

Phone:
+505 2222 2276
Website:
nicabus.com.ni/
Bus from Managua to San
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$43.73

Caribe Shuttle

Phone:
+506 2750 0626
Website:
caribeshuttle.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$264.87

Interbus Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6050 6500
Website:
interbusonline.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Jorge's Taxis and Shuttles

Phone:
+506 6061 5674 / 2645 7272
Website:
shuttlesmonteverde.com/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.49–$222.93

Zuma Tours

Phone:
+506 2642 0024
Website:
zumatours.net/
Bus from Monteverde to San
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$48.41–$127.39

Buses USA Tours

Phone:
+1 213 368 1172
Website:
busesusatours.com/
Bus from Houston to Managua
Ave. Duration:
4d 1h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$267.51–$458.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to San José?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to San José is to fly which costs $239.13 - $391.30 and takes 10h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to San José?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to San José is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 .

How far is it from Chicago to San José?

The distance between Chicago and San José is 3623 km. The road distance is 5568 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to San José without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to San José without a car is to bus which takes 5 days 12h and costs $543.48 - $1086.96 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to San José?

It takes approximately 9h 21m to get from Chicago to San José, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to San José?

The best way to get from Chicago to San José is to fly which takes 9h 21m and costs $173.91 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $543.48 - $1086.96 and takes 5 days 12h.

What is the time difference between Chicago and San José?

San José is 1h behind Chicago. It is currently 19:55 in Chicago and 18:55 in San José.

Can I drive from Chicago to San José?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to San José is 5568 km. It takes approximately 2 days 19h to drive from Chicago to San José.

Where can I stay near San José?

There are 634+ hotels available in San José. Prices start at $77.62 per night.
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