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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grimes is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grimes is to subway and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $150 - $900.

How far is it from Chicago to Grimes?

The distance between Chicago and Grimes is 335 miles. The road distance is 342.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Grimes without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $75 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Chicago to Grimes, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Grimes?

The best way to get from Chicago to Grimes is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 6h 52m.

Can I drive from Chicago to Grimes?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grimes is 342 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Chicago to Grimes.

Where can I stay near Grimes?

There are 227+ hotels available in Grimes.

Chicago to Grimes - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and subway

There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Grimes by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or subway

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)plane ORD - DSM
3h 39m
$122–660
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Grimescar
4h 58m
$56–306
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
6h 52m
$79–148
Drive 340.4 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Grimescar 340.4 mi
5h 39m
$63–90
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3h 23m
$152–860

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

49Weekly Planes

1h 32mAverage Duration

$83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Grimes.

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Distance: 333.5 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grimes, 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.

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