What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Allison?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Allison is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Allison?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Allison is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 42m and costs $110 - $370.

How far is it from Chicago to Allison?

The distance between Chicago and Allison is 285 miles. The road distance is 305.9 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Allison without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Allison without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 7h 38m and costs $140 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Allison?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Chicago to Allison, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Allison?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Allison is 306 miles. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Chicago to Allison.

Chicago to Allison - 8 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Allison by plane, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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, taxi
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Take the taxi from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Allisontaxi
3h 42m
$112–370
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Allisoncar
4h 47m
$54–291
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Waterloobus Greyhound US0154
2. Take the taxi from Waterloo to Allisontaxi
7h 38m
$146–188
Drive 304.2 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Allisoncar 304.2 mi
5h 38m
$56–81
Fly to Mason City, taxi
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
2. Take the taxi from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Allisontaxi
4h 30m
$172–435
Fly to Rochester, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)plane ORD - RST
2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Allisoncar
5h 20m
$58–300
Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Allisoncar
5h 17m
$58–307
Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport to Story City, IAshuttle
3. Drive from Story City, IA to Allisoncar
6h 22m
$186–795

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) flights

13Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Allison.

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Distance: 283.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Allison. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO), then take the taxi to Allison. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Waterloo then take the taxi to Allison.

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How to get fromChicago to Allisonby plane, taxi, bus, car or shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Allison by plane, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi

Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

Bus, taxi

Drive 304.2 mi

Fly to Mason City, taxi

Fly to Rochester, drive

Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

Fly to Des Moines, shuttle, drive