There are 6 ways to get from Schaumburg to Cedar Falls by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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 to Waterloo Municipal Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2h 58m$54–287Drive 248.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Schaumburg to Cedar Fallscar 248.6 mi
4h 55m$46–66Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154S
10h 32m$64–103Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Cedar Fallscar
3h 58m$51–287Fly to Mason City, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
- Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Cedar Fallscar
4h 27m$59–301Fly to Rochester, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
- Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Cedar Fallscar
5h 4m$64–308
Schaumburg to Cedar Falls by bus, subway, and foot (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Schaumburg to Cedar Falls is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Schaumburg to Cedar Falls is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $50 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Schaumburg to Cedar Falls. However, there are services departing from Northwest Transportation Center and arriving at Main St and W 18th St via Madison & Wabash, Chicago Bus Station and Central Transfer. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
The distance between Schaumburg and Cedar Falls is 253 miles. The road distance is 250 miles.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Cedar Falls without a car is to bus which takes 10h 32m and costs $60 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Schaumburg to Cedar Falls, including transfers.
Schaumburg to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Schaumburg to Cedar Falls is to fly which takes 2h 58m and costs $50 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 10h 32m.
Schaumburg to Cedar Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Schaumburg to Cedar Falls is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Schaumburg to Cedar Falls.
What companies run services between Schaumburg, IL, USA and Cedar Falls, IA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo 5 times a week. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Rochester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
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