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Chicago → Alajuela

United States to Costa Rica · 1 border · Where else can you go from Chicago?

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  1. Flight to San José

    Chicago → San José · about ~4h 35m in the air

  2. Train to Alajuela

    San José → Alajuela · about ~20m

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About the trip from Chicago to Alajuela

Chicago (United States) and Alajuela (Costa Rica) are 3,556 km (2,210 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via San José: ~7h 55m door to door with 1 change. The trip crosses one border, so check what papers you need.

Step by step

  1. Flight from Chicago to San José: ~4h 35m in the air, 3,566 km
  2. Train from San José to Alajuela: ~20m, 17 km

Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have prices or timetables: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.

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