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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Cresco is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Cresco is to fly and drive which takes 4h 13m and costs $50 - $290.

How far is it from Chicago to Cresco?

The distance between Chicago and Cresco is 342 miles. The road distance is 294.1 miles.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Chicago to Cresco, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Cresco?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Cresco is 294 miles. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Chicago to Cresco.

Where can I stay near Cresco?

There are three+ hotels available in Cresco.

Chicago to Cresco - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Chicago to Cresco by plane, car, train, or bus

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 Rochester, drive
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)ORD - RST
2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Cresco
4h 13m
$52–290
Fly to La Crosse, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)ORD - LSE
2. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Cresco
4h 29m
$50–284
Train, bus, drive via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
3. Drive from Rochester to Cresco
9h 24m
$60–177
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
2. Take the bus from St. Paul to Rochester
3. Drive from Rochester to Cresco
11h 4m
$91–270
Drive 292.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Cresco292.4 mi
5h 53m
$54–78
Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)ORD - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Cresco
4h 25m
$50–284
Fly to Mason City, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)ORD - MCW
2. Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Cresco
4h 58m
$56–296
Fly to Dubuque Regional Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)ORD - DBQ
2. Drive from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Cresco
5h 30m
$144–240
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)ORD - CID
2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids Airport to Waterloo
3. Drive from Waterloo to Cresco
6h 34m
$78–339
Bus, drive via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Rochester
3. Drive from Rochester to Cresco
9h 40m
$57–200
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochester
3. Drive from Rochester to Cresco
10h 25m
$52–152
Bus, drive #2
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochester
3. Drive from Rochester to Cresco
10h 25m
$59–168

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST) flights

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1h 24mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Cresco.

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Distance: 339.5 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Cresco. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Rochester (RST), then drive to Cresco. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chicago Union Station to Cresco via Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Rochester in around 9h 24m.

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