There are 4 ways to get from Drake University to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 32m$77–443Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
7h 14m$53–116Drive 333.2 mi
- Drive from Drake University to Chicagocar 333.2 mi
5h 36m$61–88Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 14m$107–623
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Drake University to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Drake University to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $100 - $650.
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 7h 14m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Drake University to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Drake University to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $75 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 7h 14m.
Yes, the driving distance between Drake University to Chicago is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Drake University to Chicago.
There are 1068+ hotels available in 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 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–100 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–420
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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