There are 4 ways to get from Locust St / 4Th St 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 to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 27m$72–402Drive 331.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Locust St / 4Th St to Chicagocar 331.7 mi
5h 34m$61–88Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
7h 12m$62–114Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 7m$112–672
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Locust St / 4Th St to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Locust St / 4Th St to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 7m and costs $110 - $700.
The distance between Locust St / 4Th St and Chicago is 323 miles. The road distance is 333.6 miles.
The best way to get from Locust St / 4Th St to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 12m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Locust St / 4Th St to Chicago, including transfers.
The best way to get from Locust St / 4Th St to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 27m and costs $70 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 12m.
Yes, the driving distance between Locust St / 4Th St to Chicago is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Locust St / 4Th St to Chicago.
There are 1304+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Locust St / 4Th St, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
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
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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