There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grotto of the Redemption by plane, taxi, bus, shuttle, car, or train
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 Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ORD - FOD
- Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Grotto of the Redemption
4h 16m$182–445Fly to Mason City, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)ORD - MCW
- Drive from Mason City (MCW) to Grotto of the Redemption
4h 36m$54–293Bus, shuttle, drive
- Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest City
- Drive from Forest City to Grotto of the Redemption
11h 40m$302–486Train, bus, drive
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fairmont
- Drive from Fairmont to Grotto of the Redemption
13h 39m$97–297Drive 410.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Grotto of the Redemption410.1 mi
7h 32m$75–109Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)ORD - ALO
- Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Grotto of the Redemption
6h$62–300Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Fairmont
- Drive from Fairmont to Grotto of the Redemption
13h 51m$74–213
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grotto of the Redemption is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grotto of the Redemption is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 16m and costs $180 - $450.
The distance between Chicago and Grotto of the Redemption is 386 miles. The road distance is 412.5 miles.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Chicago to Grotto of the Redemption, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grotto of the Redemption is 413 miles. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Chicago to Grotto of the Redemption.
There are five+ hotels available in Grotto of the Redemption.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grotto of the Redemption, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Grotto of the Redemption. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD), then take the taxi to Grotto of the Redemption. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago to Grotto of the Redemption via Des Moines, Des Moines International Airport, IA, and Forest City in around 11h 40m.
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- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $103
- Flex Fare
- $143
- Phone
- +1 320.253.2226
- Website
- executiveexpress.biz
Shuttle from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Forest City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $210–310
- Website
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz
- Schedules at
- https://www.executiveexpress.biz/coverage-areas/
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Fairmont
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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