There are 8 ways to get from El Dorado Springs to Chicago by taxi, plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi to Springfield-Branson National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Take the taxi from El Dorado Springs to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)taxi
- Fly from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SGF - ORD
4h 22m$174–431Drive to Columbia Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from El Dorado Springs to Columbia Regional Airport (COU)car
- Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COU - ORD
5h 15m$65–296Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from El Dorado Springs to Rich Hilltaxi
- Take the bus from Rich Hill to Kansas Citybus
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain
11h 15m$375–536Bus
- Take the bus from Nevada to Kansas Citybus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
14h 22m$140–220Drive 521.6 mi
- Drive from El Dorado Springs to Chicagocar 521.6 mi
9h 31m$96–138Bus to Joplin Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the bus from Nevada to Joplinbus
- Fly from Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane JLN - ORD
5h 27m$112–373Bus to Kansas City, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Take the bus from Nevada to Kansas Citybus
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
6h 51m$132–540Taxi, shuttle to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Take the taxi from El Dorado Springs to Joplin, MOtaxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Fly from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane XNA - ORD
6h 43m$200–475
Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from El Dorado Springs to Chicago is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from El Dorado Springs to Chicago is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 22m and costs $170 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from El Dorado Springs to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Nevada and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 22m.
The distance between El Dorado Springs and Chicago is 533 miles. The road distance is 524.7 miles.
The best way to get from El Dorado Springs to Chicago without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 11h 15m and costs $370 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from El Dorado Springs to Chicago, including transfers.
El Dorado Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Nevada station.
El Dorado Springs to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.
Yes, the driving distance between El Dorado Springs to Chicago is 525 miles. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from El Dorado Springs to Chicago.
There are 1127+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between El Dorado Springs, MO, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from El Dorado Springs to Chicago Bus Station via Nevada, Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 14h 22m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Joplin Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Springfield-Branson National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Columbia Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $240–370
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Rich Hill to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $28–40
Bus from Nevada to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Bus from Nevada to Joplin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Nevada to Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-888-875-6287
- Website
- Oats Transit
Shuttle from Joplin, MO to Jane, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Oats Transit
- Schedules at
- Oats Transit Schedules
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- $80–160
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