There are 6 ways to get from Glendale Heights to Grimes by plane, train, bus, night bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Chicago Amtrak to Davenport
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Take the bus from Davenport, Ia to Des Moines, Ia
4 alternative options
Train, bus
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Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
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Take the bus from Galesburg, Il to Burlington, Ia
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Take the bus from Burlington, Ia to Des Moines, Ia
Bus via Peoria
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Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoria
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Take the bus from Peoria, Il to Des Moines, Ia
Night bus
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Take the night bus from Chicago, Il to Des Moines, Ia
Drive
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Drive from Glendale Heights to Grimes
Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Glendale Heights to Grimes is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 24m.
The quickest way to get from Glendale Heights to Grimes is to fly which costs $220 - $370 and takes 2h 3m.
No, there is no direct bus from Glendale Heights to Grimes. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn/Winthrop and arriving at Grimes Walmart, Grm via Yorktown Center, Oakbrook Mall, Peoria, Il, 3Rd St / Grand Ave, Dsm and Crescent Chase / Nw86th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.
The distance between Glendale Heights and Grimes is 297 miles. The road distance is 324.5 miles.
The best way to get from Glendale Heights to Grimes without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 46m and costs $120 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Glendale Heights to Grimes, including transfers.
Glendale Heights to Grimes bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Oakbrook Mall station.
The best way to get from Glendale Heights to Grimes is to fly which takes 2h 3m and costs $220 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $110 and takes 14h 26m.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Des Moines Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 11m.
Glendale Heights to Grimes bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Des Moines, Ia station.
- Distance: 297 miles
- Duration: 2h 3m
What companies run services between Glendale Heights, IL, USA and Grimes, IA, USA?
Aer Lingus, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Glendale Heights to Grimes every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Glendale Heights to Grimes via Crescent/Forest/Glen Ellyn Metra, Glen Ellyn, Chicago OTC, Chicago Amtrak, Davenport, Davenport, Ia, Des Moines, Ia, 3Rd St / Grand Ave, Dsm, and Crescent Chase / Nw86th St in around 14h 26m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $270
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180 - $300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250 - $470
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30 - $50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/routes.html
- Coach Seat
- $30 - $50
- Premium
- $200 - $280
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $55 - $80
- Business Seat
- $50 - $80
- Phone
- 1(800) 992-4618
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg, Il to Burlington, Ia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $21 - $30
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Burlington, Ia to Des Moines, Ia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Davenport, Ia to Des Moines, Ia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $55
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Peoria, Il to Des Moines, Ia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $75
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
Night bus from Chicago, Il to Des Moines, Ia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $90
- Book at
- burlingtontrailways.com
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Amtrak to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25 - $35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Economy
- $25 - $35
- Flexible
- $45 - $65
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35 - $50
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Glendale Heights to Grimes is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 24m to drive from Glendale Heights to Grimes.
Aer Lingus, American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Des Moines Airport.
There are 102+ hotels available in Grimes. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Glendale Heights to Chicago O'Hare Airport is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs $55 - $70.