There are 7 ways to get from Eldon to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 53m$213–315Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Eldon to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
4h 24m$49–260Drive 289.2 mi
- Drive from Eldon to Chicagocar 289.2 mi
5h 43m$53–77Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Eldon to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
4h 1m$104–153Drive to Kirksville Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Eldon to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)car
- Fly from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IRK - ORD
4h 6m$100–344Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
6h 41m$190–671Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
6h 22m$205–771
Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eldon to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Eldon to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $100 - $160.
No, there is no direct train from Eldon station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ottumwa Amtrak Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Eldon and Chicago is 297 miles. The road distance is 290.9 miles.
The best way to get from Eldon to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 53m and costs $210 - $320.
It takes approximately 5h 53m to get from Eldon to Chicago, including transfers.
Eldon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Ottumwa Amtrak Station.
Eldon to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eldon to Chicago is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Eldon to Chicago.
There are 1309+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Eldon, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 32m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
Flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $70–420
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
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