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There are 9 ways to get from Grinnell College to Chicago by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    6h
    $45–90

  2. Drive 285.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grinnell College to Chicagocar car 285.9 mi
    4h 49m
    $53–76

  3. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Drive from Grinnell College to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    4h 48m
    $66–289

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Napervillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    7h 9m
    $66–101

  5. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    6h 43m
    $53–264

  6. Bus, bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus bus
    3. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CID - ORD
    6h 53m

  7. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    6h 54m
    $179–687

  8. Bus, shuttle to Des Moines, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    4. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    7h 19m
    $169–617

  9. Bus, bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Grinnell to Iowa Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Waterloobus bus
    3. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ALO - ORD
    7h 3m
    $96–322

Grinnell College to Chicago by foot and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6hAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 292.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h

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

Jefferson Lines operates a bus from Grinnell to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $70–100 and the journey takes 6h. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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