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How to get fromWaukee to Chicagoby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Waukee to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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

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    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDSM - ORD
    2h 52m
    $108–464

  2. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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    1. Drive from Waukee to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFOD - ORD
    4h
    $57–276

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0123 / ...
    7h 32m
    $94–156

  4. Drive 345.8 mi

    1. Drive from Waukee to Chicagocar345.8 mi
    5h 42m
    $64–92

  5. Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeDSM - MDW
    2h 31m
    $128–604

  6. Bus via 60Th St / University Ave, Wdm

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to ChicagobusOmaha
    7h 52m
    $80–169

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Burlingtonbus
    2. Take the bus from Burlington to Galesburgbus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
    9h 18m
    $124–256

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Waukee, IA, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $55–110 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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