What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Algona?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Algona is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Algona?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Algona is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 11m and costs $170 - $470.

How far is it from Chicago to Algona?

The distance between Chicago and Algona is 355 miles. The road distance is 404 miles.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Algona?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Chicago to Algona, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Algona?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Algona is 404 miles. It takes approximately 7h 30m to drive from Chicago to Algona.

Where can I stay near Algona?

There are four+ hotels available in Algona.

Chicago to Algona - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Chicago to Algona by plane, taxi, train, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
2. Take the taxi from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Algonataxi
4h 23m
$192–485
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester, shuttle, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
2. Take a shuttle bus from Rochester - Airport to Love's - Albert Lea, MNshuttle
3. Drive from Love's - Albert Lea, MN to Algonacar
6h 45m
$64–357
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fairmontbus
3. Drive from Fairmont to Algonacar
13h 26m
$175–343
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fairmontbus
3. Drive from Fairmont to Algonacar
13h 31m
$113–199
Drive 401.6 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Algonacar 401.6 mi
7h 30m
$74–106
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Algonataxi
4h 11m
$178–465
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Algonacar
5h 38m
$66–320
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Algonacar
6h 40m
$72–330
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Forest City to Algonataxi
7h 7m
$418–965
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest Cityshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Forest City to Algonataxi
6h 50m
$432–1,075
Bus, drive via Madison
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus
3. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fairmontbus
4. Drive from Fairmont to Algonacar
15h 25m
$132–211

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW) flights

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1h 37mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Algona.

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Distance: 352.9 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Algona, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Algona. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Mason City (MCW), then take the taxi to Algona. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Algona via St. Paul-Minneapolis, Union Depot & Sibley Station, Minneapolis, and Fairmont in around 13h 26m.

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