There are 5 ways to get from Indianola to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 21m$110–500Drive 347.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianola to Chicagocar 347.1 mi
5h 50m$64–92Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 37m$97–151Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 46m$100–430Bus, train
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
8h 57m$127–226
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianola to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Indianola to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $110 - $500.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianola to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Indianola and Chicago is 334 miles. The road distance is 349.1 miles.
The best way to get from Indianola to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Indianola to Chicago, including transfers.
Indianola to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from Indianola to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 21m and costs $110 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $160 and takes 7h 37m.
Indianola to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianola to Chicago is 349 miles. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Indianola to Chicago.
What companies run services between Indianola, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) twice daily. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 5 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
- $70–450
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 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 Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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