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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Red Lineby plane, car or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Red Line by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)planeORD - OMA
    2. Drive from Omaha-Airport-OMA to Red Linecar
    5h 1m
    $84–463

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)planeORD - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Red Linecar
    5h 44m
    $60–313

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to OmahabusChicago
    2. Drive from Omaha to Red Linecar
    11h 2m
    $70–190

  4. Drive 418.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Red Linecar418.1 mi
    7h 25m
    $77–111

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)planeMDW - OMA
    2. Drive from Omaha-Airport-OMA to Red Linecar
    4h 50m
    $100–573

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)planeORD - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Red Linecar
    5h 8m
    $90–511

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)planeMDW - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Red Linecar
    5h 7m
    $110–631

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX)planeORD - SUX
    2. Drive from Sioux Gateway Airport/Col. Bud Day Field (SUX) to Red Linecar
    5h 44m
    $64–320

  9. Bus, drive via Des Moines (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
    3. Drive from Kanesville Blvd & Railroad Ave SW to Red Linecar
    13h
    $80–183

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA) flights

Calendar73Weekly Planes
Duration1h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Red Line, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago Union Station to Red Line. However, you can walk to Clinton-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Omaha (OMA), then drive to Red Line. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Chicago Union Station to Red Line via Chicago and Omaha in around 11h 2m.

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