Converting a 2 page-up InDesign to a 1-up pdf file

We have created an InDesign file for a printing a folded booklet (that is 5.5 x 8.5). We did not use the "booklet" feature, but merely set up a page in 2 columns with booklet page 24 on the left and page 1 on the right column. (The next page is 2 and 23, 3 and 22, ...)
We would like to create a pdf that displays a single page starting at page 1, followed by page 2, etc.
Can anyone give me any advice? Thanks.
Barb M

Best option: Rebuild to the proper size.
Quick and messy option: Export to PDF and use Acrobat Pro to crop only the left half of each page, then Save As. Repeat cropping off only the right half. Still in Acrobat, combine the two files. Finish by running PDF Optimizer or using File > Reduce File Size.

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