There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Drake University 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 from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
3h 23m$96–523Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
6h 43m$60–114Drive 333 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Drake University333 mi
5h 31m$61–88Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)MDW - DSM
3h 7m$112–673Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
7h 37m$65–143Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
8h 55m$103–238
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Drake University is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Drake University is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $110 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chicago and arriving at Des Moines. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
The distance between Chicago and Drake University is 323 miles. The road distance is 335 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Drake University without a car is to bus via Des Moines which takes 6h 43m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Chicago to Drake University, including transfers.
Chicago to Drake University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Drake University is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus via Des Moines, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 6h 43m.
Chicago to Drake University bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Drake University is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Chicago to Drake University.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Drake University, 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.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Burlington to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–80
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