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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Oelwein is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Oelwein is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 57m and costs $120 - $390.

How far is it from Chicago to Oelwein?

The distance between Chicago and Oelwein is 277 miles. The road distance is 253.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Oelwein without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 43m and costs $130 - $200.

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

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

Can I drive from Chicago to Oelwein?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Oelwein is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Chicago to Oelwein.

Where can I stay near Oelwein?

There are four+ hotels available in Oelwein.

Chicago to Oelwein - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Oelwein by plane, car, bus, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best
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 Oelweincar
4h 15m
$48–292
Drive 252.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Oelweincar 252.2 mi
4h 55m
$46–67
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
2. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Oelweintaxi
7h 43m
$133–198
Fly 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 Oelweintaxi
3h 57m
$122–385
Fly to Mason City, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
2. Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Oelweincar
5h 18m
$66–322
Fly to La Crosse, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
2. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Oelweincar
5h 31m
$62–315
Fly to Rochester, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Oelweincar
5h 35m
$62–325

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

91Weekly Planes

1h 19mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Oelwein.

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Distance: 275.2 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Oelwein. 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 Oelwein. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Waterloo then take the taxi to Oelwein.

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How to get fromChicago to Oelweinby plane, car, bus, or taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Oelwein by plane, car, bus, or taxi

Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

Drive 252.2 mi

Bus, taxi

Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi

Fly to Mason City, drive

Fly to La Crosse, drive

Fly to Rochester, drive