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How to get fromChicago to Cliveby plane, bus (Greyhound) or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Clive by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3h 23m
    $104–582
  2. Drive 337.1 mi

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    1. Drive from Chicago to Clivecar car 337.1 mi
    5h 39m
    $62–89
  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    8h 40m
    $83–139
  4. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3h 6m
    $144–832

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar92Weekly Planes
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$81Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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