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 51m and costs $150 - $1,000.

How far is it from Chicago to Ankeny?

The distance between Chicago and Ankeny is 332 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 8h 37m and costs $75 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m 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 fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $110 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 8h 37m.

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 187+ hotels available in Ankeny.

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

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

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
4h 8m
$118–745
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest
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 9m
$52–278
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0155S
8h 37m
$79–135
Drive 331.9 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Ankenycar 331.9 mi
5h 35m
$61–88
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 51m
$152–995
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Ankenycar
5h 18m
$52–273

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

103Weekly Planes

1h 33mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Ankeny.

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Distance: 330.5 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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