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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Marshalltown is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Marshalltown is to fly and drive which takes 4h 18m and costs $45 - $300.

How far is it from Chicago to Marshalltown?

The distance between Chicago and Marshalltown is 285 miles. The road distance is 290.4 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Marshalltown without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Marshalltown without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 12m and costs $180 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Chicago to Marshalltown, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Marshalltown?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Marshalltown is 290 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Chicago to Marshalltown.

Where can I stay near Marshalltown?

There are seven+ hotels available in Marshalltown.

Chicago to Marshalltown - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Marshalltown by plane, car, bus, taxi, shuttle, or train

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 O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
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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 Marshalltowncar
4h 18m
$50–294
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
2. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Marshalltowntaxi
8h 12m
$183–258
Drive 288.7 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Marshalltowncar 288.7 mi
5h 24m
$53–77
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Marshalltowntaxi
4h 20m
$172–445
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi
5h 37m
$232–790
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Nevada, IAshuttle
3. Take the taxi from Nevada, IA to Marshalltowntaxi
5h 19m
$252–960
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
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 Marshalltowncar
5h 20m
$64–331
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Marshalltowntaxi
9h 29m
$194–306

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

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Marshalltown.

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Distance: 282.9 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Marshalltown. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Marshalltown. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Waterloo then take the taxi to Marshalltown.

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