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How to get fromChicago to Auroraby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Aurora by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Aurorataxi taxi
    4h 7m
    $108–400

  2. Drive 541.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Auroracar car 541.9 mi
    9h 8m
    $99–143

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield CU Transit Center to Aurorataxi taxi
    10h 38m
    $175–320

  4. Fly to Joplin Regional Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)plane plane ORD - JLN
    2. Take the taxi from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Aurorataxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $158–455

  5. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Auroracar car
    5h 24m
    $102–496

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield CU Transit Center to Aurorataxi taxi
    11h 47m
    $136–218

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 486 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Aurora, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Aurora. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), then take the taxi to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Springfield CU Transit Center, then take the taxi to Aurora.

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