There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grimes by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, 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- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
3h 39m$122–610Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ORD - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Grimes
4h 57m$56–306Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
6h 52m$81–140Drive 340.4 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Grimes340.4 mi
5h 36m$63–90Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)MDW - DSM
3h 23m$142–710Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
9h 1m$69–144Train, 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
9h 9m$131–257
Chicago to Grimes by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Grimes is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Grimes is to subway and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs $140 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Grimes. However, there are services departing from Chicago and arriving at Se Little Beaver Ct / Se 11Th St, Grm via 3Rd St / Grand Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Chicago and Grimes is 335 miles. The road distance is 342.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grimes without a car is to bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $80 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Chicago to Grimes, including transfers.
Chicago to Grimes bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Chicago station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Grimes is to fly which takes 3h 39m and costs $120 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $140 and takes 6h 52m.
Chicago to Grimes bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Grimes is 342 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Chicago to Grimes.
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 $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
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–750
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
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
- $30–85
- 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
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 216+ hotels available in Grimes.