There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Afton by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or taxi
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Creston Stationtrain California Zephyr
7h 5m$153–289Drive 396.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Aftoncar 396.2 mi
6h 48m$73–105Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Osceola, IAbus Jefferson 803 / ...
8h 44m$124–197Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
- Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Aftontaxi
4h 32m$208–645Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport, taxi
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
- Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Aftontaxi
4h 14m$232–815
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Afton is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Afton is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 14m and costs $230 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Afton. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Osceola, IA via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Afton station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Creston Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Chicago and Afton is 404 miles. The road distance is 398.5 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Afton without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $150 - $290.
It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Chicago to Afton, including transfers.
Chicago to Afton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Afton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Afton is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Afton, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Afton via Des Moines and Osceola, IA in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Creston Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–260
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Des Moines to Osceola, IA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Afton bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Chicago to Afton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Creston Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Afton is 399 miles. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Chicago to Afton.
There are two+ hotels available in Afton.