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How to get fromChicago to Crestonby train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Creston by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Creston Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    6h 52m
    $120–260

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

    cheapest
    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 Crestoncar car
    6h 11m
    $68–335

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Osceola, IAbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Osceola, IA to Crestontaxi taxi
    8h 56m
    $149–222

  4. Drive 401.2 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Crestoncar car 401.2 mi
    7h 3m
    $74–106

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Crestoncar car
    4h 44m
    $90–504

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    2. Drive from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Crestoncar car
    4h 26m
    $114–674

Chicago to Creston by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 391.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Chicago, 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.

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