There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Schaumburg 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 from Des Moines
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 28m$82–469Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelterbus
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
4h 9m$33–220Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
8h 39m$56–101Drive 311.7 mi
- Drive from Des Moines to Schaumburgcar 311.7 mi
5h 29m$57–83Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2h 17m$53–260
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Schaumburg is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Iowa to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 17m and costs $50 - $260.
The distance between Iowa and Schaumburg is 320 miles. The road distance is 313.5 miles.
The best way to get from Iowa to Schaumburg without a car is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Iowa to Schaumburg, including transfers.
The best way to get from Iowa to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs $80 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 8h 39m.
Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Schaumburg is 314 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Iowa to Schaumburg.
There are 310+ hotels available in Schaumburg.
What companies run services between Iowa, USA and Schaumburg, 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 $40–80 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Waterloo Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $27–210
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
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 309-788-3360
- Website
- metroqc.com
Bus from District to SouthPark Mall Shelter
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metroqc.com
- Adult Cash Fare
- $1
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