There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Indianola by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
3h 36m$112–540Drive 347.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Indianolacar 347.2 mi
5h 50m$64–92Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 2m$96–155Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3h 18m$132–700Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 3m$127–227
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Indianola is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Indianola is to subway and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $130 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Indianola. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Chicago and Indianola is 333 miles. The road distance is 349.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Indianola without a car is to bus which takes 7h 2m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Chicago to Indianola, including transfers.
Chicago to Indianola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Indianola is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 7h 2m.
Chicago to Indianola bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Indianola is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Chicago to Indianola.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Indianola, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 5 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Adams/Wabash to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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