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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clayton is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Clayton is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Chicago to Clayton?

The distance between Chicago and Clayton is 330 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Chicago to Clayton, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Clayton?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Clayton is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Chicago to Clayton.

Where can I stay near Clayton?

There are one+ hotels available in Clayton.

Chicago to Clayton - 8 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Clayton by bus, car, or plane

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

Bus, drive via Iowa City
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
3. Drive from Twixt Town Rd Transfer to Claytoncar
7h 59m
Drive 232.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Claytoncar 232.7 mi
4h 45m
$43–62
Fly 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 Claytoncar
4h 49m
$58–308
Bus, drive (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
2. Drive from Waterloo to Claytoncar
8h 34m
$65–117
Fly 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 Claytoncar
4h 47m
$56–304
Fly to La Crosse, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
2. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Claytoncar
5h 10m
$58–309
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Claytoncar
5h 45m
$76–440
Fly to Rochester, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Claytoncar
5h 51m
$64–330

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

63Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Clayton.

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Distance: 328.4 mi
Duration: 7h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Clayton. However, you can take the bus to Iowa City, take the bus to GTC Bay 9, walk to GTC Bay 5, take the line 5 bus to Twixt Town Rd Transfer, then drive to Clayton. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Clayton in around 4h 45m.

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How to get fromChicago to Claytonby bus, car, or plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Clayton by bus, car, or plane

Bus, drive via Iowa City

Drive 232.7 mi

Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

Bus, drive (Greyhound)

Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

Fly to La Crosse, drive

Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

Fly to Rochester, drive