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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $85 - $550.

How far is it from Iowa to Chicago?

The distance between Iowa and Chicago is 325 miles. The road distance is 332.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 10m and costs $60 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Iowa to Chicago, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Chicago?

The best way to get from Iowa to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $85 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 10m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Chicago is 333 miles. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Iowa to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1070+ hotels available in Chicago.

Iowa to Chicago - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and line 60 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Iowa to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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 Midway International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 13m
$90–506
Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelterbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
4h 12m
$31–237
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 10m
$64–120
Drive 330.7 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Chicagocar 330.7 mi
5h 33m
$61–88
Fly Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2h 20m
$51–277
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Take the bus from 1st Ave & 8th St NE to 11th & Dodge NEbus
2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane OMA - MDW
4h 46m
$85–558

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 21mAverage Duration

$70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 323 mi
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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