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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Iowa is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $140 - $850.

How far is it from Chicago to Iowa?

The distance between Chicago and Iowa is 324 miles. The road distance is 332 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 30m and costs $65 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Chicago to Iowa, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Iowa?

The best way to get from Chicago to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs $95 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $130 and takes 8h 30m.

Can I drive from Chicago to Iowa?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Iowa is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Chicago to Iowa.

Where can I stay near Iowa?

There are 524+ hotels available in Iowa.

Chicago to Iowa - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and line 10 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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 19m
$100–576
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
2. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus
4h 21m
$32–227
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
8h 30m
$68–121
Drive 330 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Des Moinescar 330 mi
5h 32m
$61–87
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3h 2m
$140–826
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
3h 17m
$50–266
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
3h 17m
$188–1,035

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

116Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 321.9 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Iowa, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $60–110 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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