There are 6 ways to get from Fairfield to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 11m$159–260Drive 267.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfield to Chicagocar 267.9 mi
5h 17m$49–71Bus
- Take the bus from Mount Pleasant to Iowa Citybus Btw 1490
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicagobus Btw 1202 / ...
6h 34mDrive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Fairfield to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3h 15m$66–149Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Mount Pleasant to Cedar Rapidsbus
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
5h 38mDrive to Kirksville Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Fairfield to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)car
- Fly from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IRK - ORD
4h 25m$84–219
Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $65 - $150.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairfield to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Mount Pleasant and arriving at Chicago via Iowa City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Mt. Pleasant Station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Fairfield and Chicago is 257 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $260.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Fairfield to Chicago, including transfers.
Fairfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Mount Pleasant station.
Fairfield to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mt. Pleasant Station.
The best way to get from Fairfield to Chicago is to train which takes 5h 11m and costs $150 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Fairfield, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Fairfield to Chicago via Mount Pleasant and Iowa City in around 6h 34m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–130
Flights from Kirksville Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Mount Pleasant to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- example.com
Bus from Mount Pleasant to Cedar Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- example.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Iowa City to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Fairfield to Chicago bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Iowa City station.
Fairfield to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to Chicago is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Fairfield to Chicago.
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