Distance from Ames, IA to Chicago, IL, miles and hours

Distance from Ames, IA to Chicago, IL, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 348.38 mi (560.66 km)
Line distance: 307 mi (494.07 km)
Road time: 5 hr 23 min
Air distance: 307 mi (494.07 km)
Time to flight: 36 min

Distance from Chicago city in Illinois by road in east direction from Ames, Iowa state is three hundred and forty-eight miles by car. There are three hundred and seven miles between two cities by map line. With average speed, road between Ames and Chicago will take about 5 hours 23 minutes .

Distances between Ames, IA and Chicago, IL

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Ames, IA

Country United States
State Iowa
City Ames
GPS Coordinates 42° 2' 5" N
-93° 37' 12"W
Latitude 42.03471
Longitude -93.61994

Chicago, IL

Country United States
State Illinois
City Chicago
GPS Coordinates 41° 51' 0" N
-87° 39' 0"W
Latitude 41.85003
Longitude -87.65005


Ames to Chicago Frequently Asked Questions:

How many miles from Ames, IA to Chicago, IL?

Mileage from Ames to Chicago by road is 348.38 miles or 560.66 km;

How far is Ames from Chicago?

There is 307 miles (494.07 km) between Ames and Chicago

How long is the trip between city of Ames and Chicago?

The driving time between two cities is approx 5 hours 23 minutes

Distance Ames Chicago

Distance Ames Chicago
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 307 494.07 266.78
Driving distance 348.38 560.66 302.73

This table contains data about distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles between Ames, IA and Chicago, IL

How far is Ames from Chicago? Distance between cities in miles and other information about road, distance, approximate travel time and some other trip tips are in FAQ section. We have simple distance tables that will help you in travel. Fastest way to get Chicago city is by plane, so check flight duration between Ames and Chicago. And dont forget to look at distance from Chicago to Ames. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Ames to Chicago.


How long does it take to fly to Chicago from Ames?

Flying time is about 36 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

Select arrival and departure cities, current are Ames, IA and Ames, IL

How long is flight from Ames to Chicago?

This flight will take about thirty-six minutes ;

How to get to Chicago from Ames?

You can buy ticket to plane or drive by car, check ; distance in miles between Chicago and Ames

Flying times compare

Aircraft Cruising speed Time
Average 510 mph 36 min
Boeing 737 515 mph 35 min
Boeing 777 554 mph 33 min
Airbus 515 mph 35 min

Dont forget to include time in airport before and after flight.

Please note: current air time calculator show approximate distance and time between cities Ames, IA and Chicago, IL. This values can be different if you flight from airports in this cities. To calculate exact time can be shown only when you buy ticket to the plane. We do not guarantee that there is an airline that connects city Ames and Chicago. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Ames, IA to Chicago, IL we use gps coordinates of city centers. In this way we can find the shortest distance between two points by air and best road mileage. Total distance is actual and is frequently updated with google maps data. If you search for other tour, choose other USA destination in search form. Just select start and finish points, or click one of suggested city couples below. We hope you find all information with this calculator, so dont forget to bookmark this page or share to Facebook or Twitter, this will help you to get new voyage in future. Enjoy your trips with you friends! And be safe on roads.