There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to University of Northern Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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 Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3h 16m$62–308Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to University of Northern Iowacar
4h 16m$50–294Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
8h 3m$53–98Drive 275.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to University of Northern Iowacar 275.1 mi
5h 5m$51–73Fly to Mason City, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
- Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to University of Northern Iowacar
4h 56m$58–318Fly to Rochester, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
- Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to University of Northern Iowacar
5h 23m$62–325
Chicago to University of Northern Iowa by bus and foot (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to University of Northern Iowa is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to University of Northern Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $60 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to University of Northern Iowa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at UNI Multimodal Transportation Center via Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
The distance between Chicago and University of Northern Iowa is 258 miles. The road distance is 276.7 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Northern Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Chicago to University of Northern Iowa, including transfers.
Chicago to University of Northern Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to University of Northern Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $60 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 8h 3m.
Chicago to University of Northern Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to University of Northern Iowa is 277 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Chicago to University of Northern Iowa.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and University of Northern Iowa, IA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
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