There are 7 ways to get from Grimes to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 50m$108–473Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Grimes to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
- Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
3h 55m$56–276Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
7h 23m$90–141Drive 341.2 mi
- Drive from Grimes to Chicagocar 341.2 mi
5h 37m$63–90Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 32m$133–653Bus via 9Th St / Mulberry St, Dsm
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus Omaha
7h 50m$67–152Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus
- Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
9h 13m$124–252
Grimes to Chicago by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grimes to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Grimes to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Grimes to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Grimes Walmart, Grm and arriving at Chicago via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
The distance between Grimes and Chicago is 335 miles. The road distance is 343.2 miles.
The best way to get from Grimes to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $90 - $150.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Grimes to Chicago, including transfers.
Grimes to Chicago bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Grimes to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $100 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 7h 23m.
Grimes to Chicago bus services, operated by Burlington Trailways, arrive at Chicago station.
Yes, the driving distance between Grimes to Chicago is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Grimes to Chicago.
What companies run services between Grimes, 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 $55–100 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- 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
- $110–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–80
- 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 Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
Bus from Des Moines to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–80
Bus from Burlington to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
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