There are 7 ways to get from Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago by plane, car, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mason City
best- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
2h 18m$41–250Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
- Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3h 43m$53–268Bus, train
- Take the bus from Mason City to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
12h 32m$163–329Bus
- Take the bus from Mason City to Minneapolisbus Jefferson Lines 804
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0150
12h 50m$101–186Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Mason City to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
15h 42m$124–199Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Mason City-MCW to Chicago358 mi
6h 33mDrive 358 mi
- Drive from Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicagocar 358 mi
6h 33m$66–95
Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $40 - $250.
No, there is no direct bus from Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Mason City and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.
The distance between Mason City Airport (MCW) and Chicago is 308 miles. The road distance is 360 miles.
The best way to get from Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 12h 32m and costs $160 - $330.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago, including transfers.
Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Mason City station.
The best way to get from Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 18m and costs $40 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 12h 50m.
Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Minneapolis station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago is 360 miles. It takes approximately 6h 33m to drive from Mason City Airport (MCW) to Chicago.
What companies run services between Mason City Airport (MCW), USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
United Airlines flies from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mason City to Chicago Bus Station via Minneapolis Bus Station in around 12h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Mason City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Mason City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Mason City to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Mason City-MCW to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- Frequency
- On demand
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