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

The cheapest way to get from Waukee to Chicago is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukee to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $110 - $550.

How far is it from Waukee to Chicago?

The distance between Waukee and Chicago is 334 miles. The road distance is 347.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukee to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 7h 32m and costs $80 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Waukee to Chicago, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Waukee to Chicago?

The best way to get from Waukee to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs $90 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $80 - $150 and takes 7h 32m.

Can I drive from Waukee to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukee to Chicago is 348 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Waukee to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1044+ hotels available in Chicago.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Waukee to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, 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 Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2h 51m
$93–393
Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
cheapest
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)plane FOD - ORD
3h 57m
$52–266
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
7h 32m
$84–141
Drive 345.8 mi
1. Drive from Waukee to Chicagocar 345.8 mi
5h 46m
$64–92
Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DSM - MDW
2h 31m
$113–513
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
8h 52m
$119–216

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

83Weekly Planes

2h 3mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Waukee to Chicago.

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Distance: 332.6 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–95 and the journey takes 7h 5m.

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