What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago is to bus which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $45 - $260.

Is there a direct bus between Cedar Falls and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Cedar Falls to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Main St and W 18th St and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Cedar Falls to Chicago?

The distance between Cedar Falls and Chicago is 257 miles. The road distance is 276.3 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Falls to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $45 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cedar Falls to Chicago bus from?

Cedar Falls to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Waterloo station.

Bus or fly from Cedar Falls to Chicago?

The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $45 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $110 and takes 8h 17m.

Where does the Cedar Falls to Chicago bus arrive?

Cedar Falls to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Cedar Falls to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Chicago is 276 miles. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Cedar Falls to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Chicago.

Cedar Falls to Chicago - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Chicago 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 from Waterloo Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2h 19m
$47–253
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3h 22m
$45–243
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154
8h 17m
$46–102
Drive 274.7 mi
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Chicagocar 274.7 mi
5h 5m
$51–73
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
4h 8m
$55–271

Cedar Falls to Chicago by bus (Greyhound)

5Weekly Buses

8h 17mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.1 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines flies from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 7h.

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