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How to get fromEldon to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Eldon to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    5h 53m
    $133–235

  2. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Eldon to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    4h 16m
    $49–270

  3. Drive  289.2 mi

    1. Drive from Eldon to Chicagocar car 289.2 mi
    5h 43m
    $53–77

  4. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    6h 16m
    $179–630

  5. Bus to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Ottumwa Bus Stop to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    6h 17m
    $194–700

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Ottumwa Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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