There are 9 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, train, 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 to The Eastern Iowa Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
1h 28m$79–319Fly to Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
2h 39m$37–260Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 32m$60–111Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Des Moines326.2 mi
5h 28mDrive 326.2 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Des Moinescar 326.2 mi
5h 28m$60–86Fly to Des Moines
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
1h 37m$92–505Fly to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
1h 29m$59–300Fly to Omaha
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Omaha (OMA)plane ORD - OMA
1h 50m$473–727Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 31m$90–186
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa is to drive which costs $55 - $90 and takes 5h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $75 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) station to Iowa. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Iowa is 208 miles. The road distance is 328.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa without a car is to bus which takes 8h 32m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $75 - $320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 32m.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa is 328 miles. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Iowa.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Iowa, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Omaha via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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