There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Clive by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
3h 23m$104–582Drive 337.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Clivecar 337.1 mi
5h 39m$62–89Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
8h 40m$83–139Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3h 6m$144–832
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clive is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Clive is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $140 - $850.
The distance between Chicago and Clive is 326 miles. The road distance is 339.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Clive without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Chicago to Clive, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Clive is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $100 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 8h 40m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Clive is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Chicago to Clive.
There are 238+ hotels available in Clive.
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.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–800
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 Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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