What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Dakota City?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Dakota City is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 6h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Dakota City?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Dakota City is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $80 - $360.

How far is it from Chicago to Dakota City?

The distance between Chicago and Dakota City is 359 miles. The road distance is 385.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Dakota City?

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Chicago to Dakota City, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Dakota City?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Dakota City is 386 miles. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Chicago to Dakota City.

Where can I stay near Dakota City?

There are two+ hotels available in Dakota City.

Chicago to Dakota City - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, shuttle, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Dakota City by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

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 Fort Dodge Municipal Airport
best
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)plane ORD - FOD
3h 41m
$82–355
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Mason City (MCW)plane ORD - MCW
2. Drive from Mason-City-Airport-MCW to Dakota Citycar
4h 51m
$56–314
Bus, shuttle, drive
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport to Story City, IAshuttle
3. Drive from Story City, IA to Dakota Citycar
9h 55m
$176–362
Drive 383.5 mi
1. Drive from Chicago to Dakota Citycar 383.5 mi
6h 57m
$70–102
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO)plane ORD - ALO
2. Drive from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Dakota Citycar
5h 22m
$62–313
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane ORD - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport to Story City, IAshuttle
3. Drive from Story City, IA to Dakota Citycar
6h 20m
$180–734
Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, drive
1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MDW - DSM
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport to Story City, IAshuttle
3. Drive from Story City, IA to Dakota Citycar
6h 2m
$196–844
Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Dakota Citycar
6h 8m
$68–325

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 34mAverage Duration

$46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Chicago to Dakota City.

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Distance: 356.8 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

United Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) once daily.

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How to get fromChicago to Dakota Cityby plane, bus, shuttle, or car

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Dakota City by plane, bus, shuttle, or car

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Mason City, drive

Bus, shuttle, drive

Drive 383.5 mi

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Waterloo Municipal Airport, drive

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, drive

Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Des Moines, shuttle, drive

Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive