There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Amana 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 The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3h 15m$92–320Drive 242.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Amanacar 242.7 mi
4h 8m$42–60Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0155S / ...
6h 28m$128–173Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
- Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Amanacar
4h 39m$50–283
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Amana is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Amana is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $90 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Amana. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Iowa City via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Chicago and Amana is 230 miles. The road distance is 244.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Amana without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs $120 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Chicago to Amana, including transfers.
Chicago to Amana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Amana is to fly which takes 3h 15m and costs $90 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $180 and takes 6h 28m.
Chicago to Amana bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Iowa City station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Amana is 244 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Chicago to Amana.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Amana, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 54+ hotels available in Amana.


