There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Iowa 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
3h 16m$78–305Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus
4h 23m$34–257Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 35m$68–98Drive 330 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Des Moinescar 330 mi
5h 32m$61–87Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
3h 24m$60–298Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3h 5m$80–428Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Omaha (OMA)plane MDW - OMA
3h 20m$118–585Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
8h 36m$132–202
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Iowa is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs $80 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
The distance between Chicago and Iowa is 226 miles. The road distance is 332 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 6h 35m and costs $65 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Chicago to Iowa, including transfers.
Chicago to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Iowa is to fly which takes 3h 16m and costs $75 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 6h 35m.
Chicago to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Iowa is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Chicago to Iowa.
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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 309-788-3360
- Website
- Rock Island County Metro
Bus from Centre Station to District
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Rock Island County Metro
- Adult Cash Fare
- $1
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