There are 5 ways to get from Clive to Chicago by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DSM - ORD
2h 34m$75–382Bus via Des Moines (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
8h 19m$59–127Bus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagoOmaha
7h 43m$67–152Drive 337.5 mi
- Drive from Clive to Chicago337.5 mi
5h 37m$62–89Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)DSM - MDW
2h 16m$100–532
Clive to Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clive to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Clive to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 16m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Clive to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Buffalo Rd / Dowling Catholic School, Wdm and arriving at Chicago via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Clive and Chicago is 326 miles. The road distance is 339.5 miles.
The best way to get from Clive to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 43m and costs $65 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Clive to Chicago, including transfers.
Clive to Chicago bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Clive to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 34m and costs $70 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $160 and takes 7h 43m.
Clive to Chicago bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clive to Chicago is 340 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Clive to Chicago.
What companies run services between Clive, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $65–143 and the journey takes 6h 10m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–500
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $104
- Flex Fare
- $143
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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