There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Simpson College by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or taxi
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)ORD - DSM
3h 35m$118–550Drive 346.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Simpson College346.9 mi
5h 46m$64–92Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
7h 3m$92–153Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)MDW - DSM
3h 20m$132–700Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
7h 36m$108–192Train, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Monroe
- Take the taxi from Monroe to Simpson College
9h 8m$171–314
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Simpson College is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Simpson College is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $130 - $700.
The distance between Chicago and Simpson College is 333 miles. The road distance is 348.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Simpson College without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Chicago to Simpson College, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Simpson College is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $160 and takes 7h 3m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Simpson College is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Chicago to Simpson College.
There are six+ hotels available in Simpson College.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Simpson College, 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
- $80–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
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
- $30–100
- 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 Monroe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $45–70
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $80–95
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