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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Clive is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Clive is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs $120 - $700.

How far is it from Chicago to Clive?

The distance between Chicago and Clive is 326 miles. The road distance is 339.1 miles.

How do I travel from Chicago to Clive without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Clive without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 7h 16m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Chicago to Clive, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Clive?

The best way to get from Chicago to Clive is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $100 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Des Moines, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 16m.

Can I drive from Chicago to Clive?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Clive is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Chicago to Clive.

Where can I stay near Clive?

There are 231+ hotels available in Clive.

Chicago to Clive - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Clive by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
3h 27m
$104–532
Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
7h 16m
$60–116
Drive 337.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Clive337.1 mi
5h 36m
$62–89
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)MDW - DSM
3h 11m
$120–682
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ORD - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Clive
5h 9m
$62–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
7h 17m
$83–160
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
9h 1m
$112–248

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

58Weekly Planes

1h 32mAverage Duration

$80Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Clive.

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Distance: 324.2 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 6h 34m.

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