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How to get fromJohnston to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Johnston to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2h 19m
    $102–490

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

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    1. Drive from Johnston 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 4m
    $57–287

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    7h 16m
    $71–125

  4. Drive 335 mi

    1. Drive from Johnston to Chicagocar car 335 mi
    5h 34m
    $62–89

  5. Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2h 44m
    $92–420

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    8h 36m
    $101–195

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Johnston, 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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