There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Fairfield by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain California Zephyr
4h 33m$156–254Drive 268.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Fairfieldcar 268.2 mi
5h 16m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus Btw 1201 / ...
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Mount Pleasantbus Btw 1489
7h 9mFly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane ORD - BRL
- Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Fairfieldcar
4h 10m$66–149Fly to Kirksville Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane ORD - IRK
- Drive from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Fairfieldcar
5h 16m$84–220Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Mount Pleasantbus
6h 14m
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Fairfield is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Fairfield is to fly and drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $65 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Fairfield. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Mount Pleasant via Iowa City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Fairfield station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mt. Pleasant Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Chicago and Fairfield is 257 miles. The road distance is 269.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fairfield without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Chicago to Fairfield, including transfers.
Chicago to Fairfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.
Chicago to Fairfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Fairfield is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs $150 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Fairfield, IA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Mt. Pleasant Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Fairfield via Iowa City and Mount Pleasant in around 7h 9m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mt. Pleasant Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Chicago to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Mount Pleasant
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Cedar Rapids to Mount Pleasant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Fairfield bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Iowa City station.
Chicago to Fairfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mt. Pleasant Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Fairfield is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 16m to drive from Chicago to Fairfield.
There are two+ hotels available in Fairfield.