There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Drake University 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$96–573Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
6h 43m$57–119Drive 333 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Drake Universitycar 333 mi
5h 35m$61–88Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3h 7m$126–773
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 35m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Drake University is to fly which takes 3h 7m and costs $120 - $800.
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 which takes 6h 43m and costs $55 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Chicago to Drake University, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Drake University is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 6h 43m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Drake University is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Chicago to Drake University.
There are 200+ hotels available in 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 $40–110 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
- $80–550
- 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–750
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
- $40–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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