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How to get fromChicago to Waukeeby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3h 41m
    $82–315

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane plane ORD - FOD
    2. Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Waukeecar car
    5h
    $56–295

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    8h 52m
    $100–140

  4. Drive  345.1 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Waukeecar car 345.1 mi
    5h 44m
    $59–86

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Des Moines

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3h 22m
    $108–485

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 58m
    $159–242

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

Calendar78Weekly Planes
Duration1h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 332.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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 5 times a day. Tickets cost $60–95 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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