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There are 10 ways to get from Chicago to Elkader by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, drive via Davenport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
    2. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    3. Drive from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Elkadercar
    6h 35m
    $69–160

  2. Drive 235.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Elkadercar235.8 mi
    4h 39m
    $43–63

  3. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)planeORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Elkadercar
    4h 39m
    $52–287

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain
    2. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenportbus
    3. Take the bus from Davenport to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Centerbus
    4. Drive from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Elkadercar
    7h 53m
    $76–151

  5. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to WaterloobusGreyhound US0154
    2. Drive from Waterloo to Elkadercar
    8h 26m
    $59–118

  6. Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)planeORD - ALO
    2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Elkadercar
    4h 33m
    $54–284

  7. Fly to Dubuque Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)planeORD - DBQ
    2. Drive from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Elkadercar
    4h 15m
    $134–222

  8. Fly to La Crosse, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)planeORD - LSE
    2. Drive from La-Crosse-Airport-LSE to Elkadercar
    5h 4m
    $54–289

  9. 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)planeORD - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Elkadercar
    5h 39m
    $80–450

  10. Fly to Rochester, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (RST)planeORD - RST
    2. Drive from Rochester-Airport-RST to Elkadercar
    5h 39m
    $62–305

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Elkader. However, you can take the bus to Davenport, take the bus to Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center, then drive to Elkader. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Elkader in around 4h 39m.

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