There are 5 ways to get from Maharishi International University to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
5h 14m$157–263Drive 268.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Maharishi International University to Chicagocar 268.1 mi
5h 18m$49–71Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Maharishi International University to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3h 18m$67–149Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
- Drive from Maharishi International University to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
- Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3h 45m$81–485Drive to Kirksville Regional Airport, fly
- Drive from Maharishi International University to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)car
- Fly from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IRK - ORD
4h 27m$84–220
Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maharishi International University to Chicago is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Maharishi International University to Chicago is to drive and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $65 - $150.
No, there is no direct train from Maharishi International University 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 14m.
The distance between Maharishi International University and Chicago is 258 miles. The road distance is 269.6 miles.
The best way to get from Maharishi International University to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs $150 - $270.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Maharishi International University to Chicago, including transfers.
Maharishi International University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Mt. Pleasant Station.
Maharishi International University to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maharishi International University to Chicago is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Maharishi International University to Chicago.
There are 1209+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Maharishi International University, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 4h 44m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from The Eastern Iowa Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–460
- 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
Train from Mt. Pleasant Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
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