There are 5 ways to get from Altoona to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train
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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 22m$109–499Drive 322.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Altoona to Chicagocar 322.9 mi
5h 21m$59–86Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 17m$69–117Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 47m$99–429Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
8h 37m$99–192
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Altoona to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Altoona to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $100 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Altoona to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
The distance between Altoona and Chicago is 334 miles. The road distance is 324.8 miles.
The best way to get from Altoona to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $65 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Altoona to Chicago, including transfers.
Altoona to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Altoona to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 22m and costs $100 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $120 and takes 7h 17m.
Altoona to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Altoona to Chicago is 325 miles. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Altoona to Chicago.
What companies run services between Altoona, IA, 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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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