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

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Waukee is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Waukee is to subway and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs $160 - $900.

How far is it from Chicago to Waukee?

The distance between Chicago and Waukee is 334 miles. The road distance is 347.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chicago to Waukee without a car is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs $85 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Chicago to Waukee, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Chicago to Waukee?

The best way to get from Chicago to Waukee is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 6h 57m.

Can I drive from Chicago to Waukee?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Waukee is 347 miles. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Chicago to Waukee.

Where can I stay near Waukee?

There are 210+ hotels available in Waukee.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Waukee by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, 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 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
3h 43m
$128–655
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 Waukeecar
5h 5m
$62–327
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
6h 57m
$86–149
Drive 345.1 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Waukeecar 345.1 mi
5h 44m
$63–91
Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines
1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway
2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
3h 22m
$162–855
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
9h 3m
$113–216

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

77Weekly Planes

1h 44mAverage Duration

$85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Waukee.

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Distance: 332.6 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–100 and the journey takes 6h 30m.

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