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

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There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Jefferson by bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $181–267

  2. Drive 363.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Jeffersoncar car 363.6 mi
    6h 42m
    $67–96

  3. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    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 Boone, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    5h 36m
    $228–795

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    9h 48m
    $213–337

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    2. Take the taxi from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    4h 25m
    $148–425

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, taxi

    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 Boone, IAshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Boone, IA to Jeffersontaxi taxi
    5h 18m
    $248–955

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 394.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Jefferson. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Jefferson. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Jefferson in around 6h 42m.

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