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

Distance from Chicago, IL to Ames, IA, miles and hours
Distance Value
Driving distance: 348.15 mi (560.29 km)
Line distance: 307 mi (494.07 km)
Road time: 5 hr 24 min
Air distance: 307 mi (494.07 km)
Time to flight: 36 min

Distance from Ames city in Iowa by road in south direction from Chicago, Illinois 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 Chicago and Ames will take about 5 hours 24 minutes .

Distances between Chicago, IL and Ames, IA

This week Ames, IA events

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, 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 to Ames Frequently Asked Questions:

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

Mileage from Chicago to Ames by road is 348.15 miles or 560.29 km;

How far is Chicago from Ames?

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

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

The driving time between two cities is approx 5 hours 24 minutes

Distance Chicago Ames

Distance Chicago Ames
Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Straight line distance 307 494.07 266.78
Driving distance 348.15 560.29 302.53

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

How far is Chicago from Ames? 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 Ames city is by plane, so check flight duration between Chicago and Ames. And dont forget to look at distance from Ames to Chicago. In case of car trip, use table info to see details for travelers by United States roads from Chicago to Ames.


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

Flying time is about 36 minutes

How to calculate flight duration?

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

How long is flight from Chicago to Ames?

This flight will take about thirty-six minutes ;

How to get to Ames from Chicago?

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

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 Chicago, IL and Ames, IA. 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 Chicago and Ames. To find out if there is such a flight use the ticket purchase service.

To calculate distance from Chicago, IL to Ames, IA 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.