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How to get fromChicago to Graceland Universityby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Graceland University by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Osceola Amtraktrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the taxi from Osceola Amtrak to Graceland Universitytaxi taxi
    6h 58m
    $165–295

  2. Drive  408.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Graceland Universitycar car 408.8 mi
    6h 54m
    $75–108

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bethanybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bethany to Graceland Universitytaxi taxi
    9h 39m
    $128–183

  4. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Lamonibus bus
    7h 47m
    $164–534

  5. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Ames to Lamonibus bus
    7h 33m
    $178–644

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Lamonibus bus
    8h
    $144–719

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kansas City, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City to Lamonibus bus
    8h 22m
    $414–869

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 392 mi
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Graceland University, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Graceland University. However, you can take the train to Osceola Amtrak then take the taxi to Graceland University. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Bethany, then take the taxi to Graceland University.

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