There are 6 ways to get from Mason City to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, 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 from Mason City
best- Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
2h 29m$60–272Drive to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly
cheapest- Drive from Mason City to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)car
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
3h 40m$51–255Bus
- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 35m$109–183Bus, train
- Take the bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paulbus Jefferson 802
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
11h 2m$194–358Drive 347.9 mi
- Drive from Mason City to Chicagocar 347.9 mi
6h 30m$64–92Bus via Mason City
- Take the bus from Mason City to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 803
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 46m$108–183
Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mason City to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Mason City to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $60 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Mason City to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Clear Lake Jct. and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Mason City and Chicago is 315 miles. The road distance is 349.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mason City to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 10h 35m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Mason City to Chicago, including transfers.
Mason City to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Clear Lake Jct. station.
The best way to get from Mason City to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $60 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $190 and takes 10h 35m.
Mason City to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mason City to Chicago is 350 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Mason City to Chicago.
What companies run services between Mason City, IA, 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 vehicle from Mason City to Chicago Bus Station via Clear Lake Jct. and Des Moines in around 10h 35m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Mason City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Bus from Clear Lake Jct. to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Mason City to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $35–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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