What is the cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Ankeny to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ankeny to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Ankeny to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs $130 - $800.

How far is it from Ankeny to Chicago?

The distance between Ankeny and Chicago is 333 miles. The road distance is 334.9 miles.

How do I travel from Ankeny to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Ankeny to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $55 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Ankeny to Chicago?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Ankeny to Chicago, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Ankeny to Chicago?

The best way to get from Ankeny to Chicago is to fly which takes 3h 50m and costs $100 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 17m.

Can I drive from Ankeny to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankeny to Chicago is 335 miles. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Ankeny to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Chicago.

Ankeny to Chicago - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
3h 50m
$104–614
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
1. Drive from Ankeny to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FOD - ORD
4h 3m
$52–277
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
7h 17m
$59–113
Drive 333 mi
1. Drive from Ankeny to Chicagocar 333 mi
5h 37m
$61–88
Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
3h 31m
$134–794
Bus to Waterloo Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Waterloobus
2. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
6h 29m
$87–304

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

49Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

$62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 331 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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