There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Waukee by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, 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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)ORD - DSM
3h 40m$122–555Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)ORD - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Waukee
5h 3m$62–307Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des MoinesGreyhound US0123 / ...
7h 1m$82–148Drive 345.1 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Waukee345.1 mi
5h 41m$63–91Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
- Take the subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)MDW - DSM
3h 24m$138–705Bus via Des Moines
- Take the bus from Chicago to Des MoinesChicago
7h 29m$98–187Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Take the bus from Burlington to Des Moines
9h 14m$126–274
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Waukee is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Waukee is to subway and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs $130 - $750.
The distance between Chicago and Waukee is 334 miles. The road distance is 347.1 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Waukee without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Chicago to Waukee, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Waukee is to fly which takes 3h 40m and costs $120 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 7h 1m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Waukee is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Chicago to Waukee.
There are 188+ hotels available in Waukee.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Waukee, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 6h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–650
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Subway from Roosevelt to Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–5
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Chicago to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–143
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $65–100
- Flexible Fares
- $90–140
- Saver Fare
- $103
- Flex Fare
- $143
Bus from Galesburg to Burlington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $25–40
- Flexible Fares
- $30–50
Bus from Burlington to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $50–80
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