There are 5 ways to get from West Des Moines 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 O'Hare International Airport
best- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 33m$56–278Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 20m$77–117Drive 336.9 mi
- Drive from West Des Moines to Chicagocar 336.9 mi
5h 41m$62–89Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 13m$66–348Bus, 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 40m$147–222
Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from West Des Moines to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from West Des Moines to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 13m and costs $65 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from West Des Moines 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 20m.
The distance between West Des Moines and Chicago is 324 miles. The road distance is 338.8 miles.
The best way to get from West Des Moines to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from West Des Moines to Chicago, including transfers.
West Des Moines to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
The best way to get from West Des Moines to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 33m and costs $55 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 20m.
West Des Moines to Chicago bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between West Des Moines to Chicago is 339 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from West Des Moines to Chicago.
What companies run services between West Des Moines, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–90 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–290
Flights from Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–320
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
- $90–140
- 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
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Greyhound
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