There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Creston by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Creston Stationtrain California Zephyr
6h 52m$120–260Bus, drive (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Drive from Des Moines to Crestoncar
8h 17m$64–115Drive 400.8 mi
- Drive from Chicago Union Station to Crestoncar 400.8 mi
7h 3m$74–106Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
- Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Crestoncar
4h 58m$90–514Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, drive
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
- Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Crestoncar
4h 42m$110–674Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Crestoncar
6h 25m$68–335
Chicago Union Station to Creston by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Creston is to bus and drive which costs $60 - $120 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Union Station to Creston is to fly and drive which takes 4h 42m and costs $110 - $700.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chicago Union Station station and arriving at Creston Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Chicago Union Station and Creston is 394 miles. The road distance is 403.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Union Station to Creston without a car is to train which takes 6h 52m and costs $120 - $260.
The train from Chicago Union Station to Creston Station takes 6h 52m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chicago Union Station to Creston train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago Union Station to Creston train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Creston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Union Station to Creston is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 3m to drive from Chicago Union Station to Creston.
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What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Creston, IA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Creston Station once daily. Tickets cost $120–260 and the journey takes 6h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
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 Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Creston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- 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
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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