Chicago to Liberia (MDW–LIR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago to Liberia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 2,159 mi 4h 22m nonstop -1h behind 56 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MDW and LIR, connecting options are available through 56 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MDW to LIR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
56
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
1,128
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Liberia from Chicago

Nearby airports with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.
Metric MDW→LIR ORD→LIR
Distance from MDW 15 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4
Weekly flights 1 5
Flight time 4h 22m 5h 3m
Departure OTP 59%
Airports within 200 miles of MDW with service to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Liberia is 1 hour behind Chicago.
MDW: CDT · LIR: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago, it's 5:00 PM in Liberia.
Distance & Flight Time
2,159 mi / 3,475 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 22m.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Costa Rica visa-free for stays up to 180 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least one day beyond the date of entry. A return or onward ticket is required and airlines will check before boarding. Proof of funds (USD 100 per month of stay) may be requested at immigration.

MDW–LIR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago to Liberia route.
Route details
Distance2,159 mi / 3,475 km
Flight time4h 22m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections56 hubs
Origin: MDW
IATA / ICAOMDW / KMDW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr20.7M
Elevation620 ft / 189 m
Destination: LIR
IATA / ICAOLIR / MRLB
TimezoneAmerica/Costa_Rica
Passengers/yr1.9M
Elevation270 ft / 82 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MDW to LIR flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport take approximately 4h 22m. The route covers 2,159 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MDW to LIR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BCT, DAL, IND, OPF, NAS, SGR, IAD, APF, TMB, PIE, AUS, PBI, HPN, PTK, FXE, PNS, RDU, TEB, FRG, SLC, ORD, DTW, MCI, YYZ, BED, IAH, BZN, MSP, YOW, SJU, PHL, SXM, JFK, LAS, SCF, VNY, YVR, YWG, SNA, OAK, LGB, SJC, YYC, BWI, CLT, LAX, DFW, HOU, ATL, FLL, DEN, MIA, BOS, SEA, SFO and EWR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Liberia is 1 hour behind Chicago.
Nearby alternatives include ORD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from MDW to LIR

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport (LIR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

MDW to LIR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MDW to LIR ranges from 4 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,159 miles (3,475 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

56 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via BCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD).