Rome2Rio

How to get fromChicago to Pellaby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Pella

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Pella by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Pellataxi taxi
    4h 11m
    $188–625

  2. Drive 309.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Pellacar car 309.2 mi
    5h 29m
    $57–82

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Oskaloosabus bus Greyhound US0157S
    7h 31m
    $116–201

  4. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    2. Take the taxi from Des-Moines-Airport-DSM to Pellataxi taxi
    3h 53m
    $212–795

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Pellacar car
    5h 25m
    $78–170

  6. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kirksville Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK)plane plane ORD - IRK
    2. Drive from Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) to Pellacar car
    5h 43m
    $88–224

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Monroebus bus Btw 1402
    8h 59m

  8. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Oskaloosabus bus Btw 1401
    13h 33m

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Pella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 364.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Chicago to Pella via Des Moines and Monroe in around 8h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound