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How to get fromChicago Union Station to Drake Universityby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago Union Station to Drake University by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3h 32m
    $58–295

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    6h 48m
    $71–103

  3. Drive  332.6 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Union Station to Drake Universitycar car 332.6 mi
    5h 35m
    $61–88

  4. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the subway from Quincy to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3h 21m
    $78–425

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Drake Universitycar car
    5h 21m
    $58–299

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 40m
    $136–208

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration1h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 321.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Chicago Union Station, IL, USA and Drake University, IA, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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