There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Newton by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, train, 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.
Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus Greyhound US0123S
5h 55m$84–133Drive 299.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Newtoncar 299.3 mi
4h 59m$55–79Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
- Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Newtontaxi
4h 3m$162–605Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Monroebus Greyhound US0157S
8h 10m$114–212Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
- Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Newtontaxi
3h 45m$182–765Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
- Take the bus from Waterloo to Marshalltownbus
- Take the taxi from Marshalltown to Newtontaxi
6h 11m$134–405Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Newtoncar
5h 37m$68–340
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Newton is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Newton is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 45m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Newton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Grinnell via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Chicago and Newton is 306 miles. The road distance is 301.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Newton without a car is to bus which takes 5h 55m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Chicago to Newton, including transfers.
Chicago to Newton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Newton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Grinnell station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Newton is 301 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Chicago to Newton.
There are 11+ hotels available in Newton.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Newton, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnell once daily. Tickets cost $40–85 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnell
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Galesburg to Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Waterloo to Marshalltown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $9–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $65–110
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
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