There are 5 ways to get from University of Northern Iowa to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 from Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2h 23m$51–268Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from University of Northern Iowa to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3h 30m$45–253Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
8h 28m$62–92Drive 275.7 mi
- Drive from University of Northern Iowa to Chicagocar 275.7 mi
5h 25m$51–73Drive to Mason City, fly
- Drive from University of Northern Iowa to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
3h 54m$53–278
University of Northern Iowa to Chicago by foot and bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from University of Northern Iowa to Chicago is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from University of Northern Iowa to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $50 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from University of Northern Iowa to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from UNI Multimodal Transportation Center and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between University of Northern Iowa and Chicago is 258 miles. The road distance is 277.3 miles.
The best way to get from University of Northern Iowa to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 28m and costs $60 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from University of Northern Iowa to Chicago, including transfers.
University of Northern Iowa to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.
The best way to get from University of Northern Iowa to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $50 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $95 and takes 8h 28m.
University of Northern Iowa to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between University of Northern Iowa to Chicago is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from University of Northern Iowa to Chicago.
What companies run services between University of Northern Iowa, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $60–90 and the journey takes 7h.
- 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 Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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