What is the cheapest way to get from Fort Dodge to Aurora?

The cheapest way to get from Fort Dodge to Aurora is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Fort Dodge to Aurora?

The fastest way to get from Fort Dodge to Aurora is to fly and train which takes 4h 22m and costs $60 - $290.

How far is it from Fort Dodge to Aurora?

The distance between Fort Dodge and Aurora is 386 miles. The road distance is 333.5 miles.

How do I travel from Fort Dodge to Aurora without a car?

The best way to get from Fort Dodge to Aurora without a car is to taxi and shuttle and bus and train via Galesburg which takes 12h 14m and costs $290 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Fort Dodge to Aurora?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Fort Dodge to Aurora, including transfers.

Can I drive from Fort Dodge to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Fort Dodge to Aurora is 333 miles. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Fort Dodge to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 122+ hotels available in Aurora.

Fort Dodge to Aurora - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Fort Dodge to Aurora by plane, train, taxi, shuttle, bus, 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 Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
4h 22m
$61–289
Drive to Mason City, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 55m
$57–283
Taxi, shuttle, bus, train via Galesburg
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain
12h 14m
$292–534
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Amestaxi
2. Take the bus from Ames to St. Paulbus
3. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
15h 19m
$323–515
Drive 331.5 mi
1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Auroracar 331.5 mi
6h 28m
$61–88
Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Drive from Fort Dodge to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
5h 52m
$60–278
Taxi, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
7h 17m
$273–813
Taxi, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
7h 44m
$263–743
Taxi, shuttle, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge to Boone, IAtaxi
2. Take a shuttle bus from Boone, IA to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle
3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain
12h 41m
$274–481

Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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Map of how to get from Fort Dodge to Aurora.

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Distance: 383.6 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Fort Dodge, IA, USA and Aurora, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Dodge to Aurora. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to LaSalle, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Boone, IA, take the shuttle to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the taxi to Des Moines, take the bus to Galesburg, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Naperville Amtrak Station, then take the train to Aurora.

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