What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Backbone State Park?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Backbone State Park is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Backbone State Park?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Backbone State Park is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs $40 - $65.

How far is it from Chicago to Backbone State Park?

The distance between Chicago and Backbone State Park is 278 miles. The road distance is 237.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Backbone State Park?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Chicago to Backbone State Park, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Backbone State Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Backbone State Park is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Chicago to Backbone State Park.

Where can I stay near Backbone State Park?

There are three+ hotels available in Backbone State Park.

Chicago to Backbone State Park - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Backbone State Park by plane, car, bus, or taxi

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, drive
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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 Backbone State Parkcar
4h 35m
$44–252
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus
2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
3. Drive from GTC Bay 9 to Backbone State Parkcar
8h 55m
Drive 236.2 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Backbone State Parkcar 236.2 mi
4h 31m
$44–63
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi
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 Backbone State Parktaxi
4h 40m
$142–385
Fly to La Crosse, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
2. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Backbone State Parkcar
5h 38m
$52–264
Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane ORD - MSN
2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Backbone State Parkcar
6h 1m
$70–375
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 Backbone State Parkcar
6h 10m
$100–590

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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1h 16mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Backbone State Park.

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Distance: 276.1 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Backbone State Park, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Backbone State Park. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Backbone State Park. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Backbone State Park via Court St Transportation Center and GTC Bay 9 in around 8h 55m.

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How to get fromChicago to Backbone State Parkby plane, car, bus or taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Backbone State Park by plane, car, bus, or taxi

Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

Bus, drive

Drive 236.2 mi

Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, taxi

Fly to La Crosse, drive

Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

Fly to Rochester, drive