There are 7 ways to get from Quad Cities to Chicago by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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 Range Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane HIB - ORD
5h$110–359Bus to Duluth International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Virginia to Duluthbus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DLH - ORD
6h 14m$77–316Bus, train
- Take the bus from Virginia to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
13h$204–379Bus
- Take the bus from Virginia to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus
13h 23m$139–239Drive 531.7 mi
- Drive from Quad Cities to Chicagocar 531.7 mi
9h 3m$97–141Fly Range Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane HIB - MDW
6h 48m$120–409Bus via Madison
- Take the bus from Virginia to Duluthbus
- Take the bus from Duluth, MN to U of MN Campus - Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from U of MN Campus 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 26m$160–249
Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Quad Cities to Chicago is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Quad Cities to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h and costs $110 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Quad Cities to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Virginia and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Duluth and Saint Paul Union Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.
The distance between Quad Cities and Chicago is 489 miles. The road distance is 534.8 miles.
The best way to get from Quad Cities to Chicago without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h and costs $200 - $380.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Quad Cities to Chicago, including transfers.
Quad Cities to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Virginia station.
The best way to get from Quad Cities to Chicago is to fly which takes 5h and costs $110 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $130 - $240 and takes 13h 23m.
Quad Cities to Chicago bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Duluth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Quad Cities to Chicago is 535 miles. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Quad Cities to Chicago.
What companies run services between Quad Cities, MN, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Delta flies from Range Regional Airport (HIB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Quad Cities to Chicago Bus Station via Virginia, Duluth, St. Paul, and Saint Paul Union Depot in around 13h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Range Regional Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Minneapolis, Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–340
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 Virginia to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Virginia to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Virginia to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Virginia to Duluth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $26–40
Bus from Duluth, MN to U of MN Campus - Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- badgerbus.com
Bus from U of MN Campus to Madison, WI-Lake St.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Website
- https://badgerbus.com
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
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
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $26–60
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