What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $50 - $270.

Is there a direct bus between Cedar Falls and Chicago Union Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station station. However, there are services departing from Main St and W 18th St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

How far is it from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station?

The distance between Cedar Falls and Chicago Union Station is 258 miles. The road distance is 275.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station without a car is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station?

It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station bus from?

Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.

Bus or fly from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station?

The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $50 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station bus arrive?

Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station.

Where can I stay near Chicago Union Station?

There are 1331+ hotels available in Chicago Union Station.

Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2h 27m
$53–264
Drive 274 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Stationcar 274 mi
5h 3m
$50–73
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
8h 26m
$52–102
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3h 31m
$80–483

Cedar Falls to Chicago Union Station by bus and foot (Greyhound)

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8h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256 mi
Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Chicago Union Station, 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 $50–100 and the journey takes 7h.

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