What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Elk Horn?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Elk Horn is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Elk Horn?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Elk Horn is to fly and drive which takes 4h 15m and costs $95 - $600.

How far is it from Chicago to Elk Horn?

The distance between Chicago and Elk Horn is 502 miles. The road distance is 416.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Elk Horn?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Chicago to Elk Horn, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Elk Horn?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Elk Horn is 416 miles. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Chicago to Elk Horn.

Where can I stay near Elk Horn?

There are four+ hotels available in Elk Horn.

Chicago to Elk Horn - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Elk Horn by plane, car, or bus

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 Midway International Airport to Omaha, drive
best
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
2. Drive from Omaha-Airport-OMA to Elk Horncar
4h 15m
$98–573
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Elk Horncar
5h 49m
$66–333
Bus, drive (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus Greyhound US0123S
2. Drive from Omaha, NE to Elk Horncar
10h 34m
$88–160
Drive 413.9 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Elk Horncar 413.9 mi
6h 56m
$76–110
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
2. Drive from Omaha-Airport-OMA to Elk Horncar
4h 37m
$454–723
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Elk Horncar
4h 44m
$92–507
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, drive
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Elk Horncar
4h 26m
$118–677

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA) flights

26Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

$88Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Elk Horn.

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Distance: 499.3 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Elk Horn. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Omaha (OMA), then drive to Elk Horn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Elk Horn via Omaha, NE in around 10h 34m.

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How to get fromChicago to Elk Hornby plane, car, or bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Elk Horn by plane, car, or bus

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha, drive

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

Bus, drive (Greyhound)

Drive 413.9 mi

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha, drive

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, drive

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, drive