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How to get fromChicago to Grinnell Collegeby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Grinnell College by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    5h 41m
    $55–83

  2. Bus via Iowa City (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    6h 27m
    $45–71

  3. Drive  285 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Grinnell Collegecar car 285 mi
    4h 47m
    $52–76

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    6h 17m
    $106–509

  5. Bus #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    7h 22m
    $45–75

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

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    6h 1m
    $126–619

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Grinnellbus bus
    7h 47m
    $52–291

Chicago to Grinnell College by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Grinnell College, IA, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnell once daily. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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