There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, subway, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 19m$56–345Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
10h 30m$117–317Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Schaumburg317.6 mi
5h 39mDrive 317.6 mi
- Drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburgcar 317.6 mi
5h 39m$58–84Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, subway
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
- Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemontsubway
3h 18m$69–413Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain Carl Sandburg / ...
11h 22m$138–375
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $55 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr via Harrison & Jefferson and Rosemont CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) and Schaumburg is 313 miles. The road distance is 319.5 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $110 - $320.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg, including transfers.
Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $55 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $320 and takes 10h 30m.
Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg is 319 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Des Moines Airport (DSM) to Schaumburg.
What companies run services between Des Moines Airport (DSM), USA and Schaumburg, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Clark/Lake to Rosemont
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Des Moines-DSM to Schaumburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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