Distance from Chicago, IL to Ames, IA

Driving distance from Chicago, IL to Ames, IA is 348 miles (559 km). How far is it from Chicago, IL to Ames, IA? It's a 05 hours 45 minutes drive by car. Flight distance is approximately 309 miles (497 km) and flight time from Chicago, IL to Ames, IA is 37 minutes. Don't forget to check out our "Gas cost calculator" option. It will calculate cost of driving this particular distance. See the map below for the visual display of the upcoming road trip.

Driving distance
348 Miles
/
559 Km
Driving distance
Gas consumption
13.92 Gallons
53.11 Litres
Gas consumption
Flight distance
309 Miles
/
497 Km
Flight distance

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