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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Ankeny is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Ankeny is to subway and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs $150 - $950.

How far is it from Chicago to Ankeny?

The distance between Chicago and Ankeny is 345 miles. The road distance is 333.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Ankeny without a car is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $60 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Chicago to Ankeny, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Ankeny?

The best way to get from Chicago to Ankeny is to bus which takes 6h 46m and costs $60 - $130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $120 - $750 and takes 4h 12m.

Can I drive from Chicago to Ankeny?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Ankeny is 334 miles. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Chicago to Ankeny.

Where can I stay near Ankeny?

There are 192+ hotels available in Ankeny.

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

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

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

Bus (Greyhound)
best
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
6h 46m
$63–126
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Ankenycar
5h 2m
$58–295
Drive 331.9 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Ankenycar 331.9 mi
5h 35m
$61–88
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 12m
$122–745
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Ankenycar
5h 10m
$58–308
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3h 56m
$152–945

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

50Weekly Planes

1h 32mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Ankeny.

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Distance: 343.2 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–110 and the journey takes 6h 34m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours.

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