There are 6 ways to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee by plane, bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, 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 to Des Moines
best- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
1h 54m$115–534Fly to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
- Drive from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Waukeecar
3h 17m$61–317Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 54m$88–150Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Waukee341.3 mi
5h 40mDrive 341.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukeecar 341.3 mi
5h 40m$63–90Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 53m$118–225
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $110 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) station to Waukee. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Des Moines via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
The distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Waukee is 317 miles. The road distance is 343.3 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee without a car is to bus which takes 8h 54m and costs $85 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee, including transfers.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee is to fly which takes 1h 54m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $150 and takes 8h 54m.
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee is 343 miles. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Waukee.
What companies run services between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD), USA and Waukee, IA, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–95 and the journey takes 6h 30m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago O'Hare-ORD to Waukee
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) and Waukee. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.