The distance from Chicago, Illinois to Des Moines, Iowa

The exact distance between Chicago, Illinois and Des Moines, Iowa is 309 miles (498 kilometers) by a straight line.

The distance from Chicago, Illinois 
to Des Moines, Iowa
The distance from Chicago, Illinois to Des Moines, Iowa by highways is about 362 miles and it is subject to a slight change depending on the chosen route. Travel time from Chicago, Illinois to Des Moines, Iowa by car is about 6 hours and it also may vary depending on traffic. Upon planning a journey from Chicago to Des Moines please bear in mind that travel times may increase significantly in case of traffic jams or bad weather. In such cases consider public transport when traveling between Chicago, Illinois and Des Moines, Iowa.



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