There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Maharishi International University by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mt. Pleasant Stationtrain California Zephyr
4h 36m$159–263Drive 268.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Maharishi International Universitycar 268.1 mi
5h 17m$49–71Fly 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 Maharishi International Universitycar
4h 13m$66–149Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Maharishi International Universitycar
4h 39m$56–306Fly 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 Maharishi International Universitycar
5h 17m$84–220
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Maharishi International University is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Maharishi International University is to fly and drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $65 - $150.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Maharishi International University station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Mt. Pleasant Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Chicago and Maharishi International University is 258 miles. The road distance is 269.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Maharishi International University without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Chicago to Maharishi International University, including transfers.
Chicago to Maharishi International University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Maharishi International University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Mt. Pleasant Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Maharishi International University is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Chicago to Maharishi International University.
There are two+ hotels available in Maharishi International University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Maharishi International University, IA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Mt. Pleasant Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 6m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- 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
Train from Chicago Union Station to Mt. Pleasant Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
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