There are 6 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire by plane, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
2h 41m$40–270Bus
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus Madison
7h 52m$66–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire304.2 mi
4h 56mDrive 304.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Clairecar 304.2 mi
4h 56m$56–81Fly to Central Wisconsin Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA)plane ORD - CWA
- Drive from Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) to Eau Clairecar
3h 24m$55–284Fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane ORD - MSP
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus
5h 1m$260–762
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire by subway and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $40 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) station to Eau Claire. However, there are services departing from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F and arriving at Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility and Madison, WI-Lake St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Eau Claire is 276 miles. The road distance is 306 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire without a car is to bus which takes 7h 52m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $40 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 7h 52m.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire is 306 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?
United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from O'Hare to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop via Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, and Madison, WI-Lake St. in around 7h 52m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Wisconsin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Sunday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- ticketinfo@badgerbus.com
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Eau Claire
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- Frequency
- On demand
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