What is the cheapest way to get from Grimes to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Grimes to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Grimes to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Grimes to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 32m and costs $130 - $700.

How far is it from Grimes to Chicago?

The distance between Grimes and Chicago is 335 miles. The road distance is 343.2 miles.

How do I travel from Grimes to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Grimes to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 23m and costs $75 - $140.

How long does it take to get from Grimes to Chicago?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Grimes to Chicago, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Grimes to Chicago?

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 $75 - $140 and takes 7h 23m.

Can I drive from Grimes to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Grimes to Chicago is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Grimes to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Chicago.

Grimes to Chicago - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Grimes to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), 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.

Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 50m
$108–473
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Grimes to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
4h 27m
$55–268
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
7h 23m
$75–136
Drive 341.2 mi
1. Drive from Grimes to Chicagocar 341.2 mi
5h 40m
$63–90
Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 32m
$133–653
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Drive from Grimes to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
3h 56m
$56–276

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

$66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Grimes to Chicago.

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Distance: 332.6 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

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 $40–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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