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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Evanston is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $55 - $250.

How far is it from Iowa to Evanston?

The distance between Iowa and Evanston is 330 miles. The road distance is 339.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Evanston without a car is to bus which takes 9h 12m and costs $70 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Iowa to Evanston, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to Evanston?

The best way to get from Iowa to Evanston is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $70 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $140 and takes 9h 12m.

Can I drive from Iowa to Evanston?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Evanston is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Iowa to Evanston.

Where can I stay near Evanston?

There are 944+ hotels available in Evanston.

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

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

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
3h 31m
$74–391
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
5h 15m
$33–212
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S
9h 12m
$71–135
Drive 337.5 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Evanstoncar 337.5 mi
5h 45m
$62–89
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
3h 27m
$55–242
Line 41 bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
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
3. Take the subway from Harold Washington Library to Mainsubway
5h 41m
$107–663

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

91Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Evanston.

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Distance: 327.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 5m.

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