There are 5 ways to get from Clear Lake to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 from Mason City
best- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
2h 20m$50–261Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Clear Lake to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3h 43m$48–258Bus
- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 28m$96–168Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
10h 55m$181–343Drive 359.2 mi
- Drive from Clear Lake to Chicagocar 359.2 mi
6h 33m$66–95
Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clear Lake to Chicago is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Clear Lake to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $50 - $270.
No, there is no direct bus from Clear Lake to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Clear Lake Jct. and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 28m.
The distance between Clear Lake and Chicago is 311 miles. The road distance is 361.3 miles.
The best way to get from Clear Lake to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 10h 28m and costs $95 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Clear Lake to Chicago, including transfers.
Clear Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Clear Lake Jct. station.
The best way to get from Clear Lake to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $50 - $270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $170 and takes 10h 28m.
Clear Lake to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clear Lake to Chicago is 361 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Clear Lake to Chicago.
What companies run services between Clear Lake, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Clear Lake to Chicago Bus Station via Clear Lake Jct. and Des Moines in around 10h 28m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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