There are 5 ways to get from Drake University to Chicago 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 35m$54–275Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
8h 14m$73–110Drive 333.2 mi
- Drive from Drake University to Chicagocar 333.2 mi
5h 36m$57–83Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 13m$69–375Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
8h 34m$133–215
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Drake University to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Drake University to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $65 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Drake University to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 14m.
The distance between Drake University and Chicago is 323 miles. The road distance is 335.1 miles.
The best way to get from Drake University to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 8h 14m and costs $70 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Drake University to Chicago, including transfers.
Drake University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Drake University to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $50 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $110 and takes 8h 14m.
Drake University to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drake University to Chicago is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Drake University to Chicago.
What companies run services between Drake University, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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