The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Iowa City, Iowa is 222 miles.
Iowa City is 228 miles directly west of Chicago on Interstate 80.
The driving distance from Chicago, Illinois to Des Moines, Iowa is 334 miles per MapQuest. The driving time per MapQuest is 5 hours and 8 minutes.
To get to Alaska from Chicago, IL you would travel northwest. It would be an interesting journey through Illinois, Iowa, South Dakota, Montana, the Rocky Mountains, Idaho, and Washington.
It is 221 miles according to Google Maps.
364 miles
The driving distance from Council Bluffs, Iowa to Chicago, Illinois is 462 miles via I-80 E to I-88 E per MapQuest. The driving time per MapQuest is 7 hours and 2 minutes.
Chicago is not a state. Chicago is a city. Iowa and New Mexico are states.
The state east of Iowa is Illinois. Illinois shares a border with Iowa along the Mississippi River. The capital of Illinois is Springfield, and the state is known for its major cities, including Chicago.
The drive from Maquoketa, Iowa, to Chicago, Illinois, typically takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions. The distance is approximately 160 miles. If traveling by train or bus, the duration may vary and could take longer. Always check current travel conditions for the most accurate estimate.
It is 315 miles according to Google Maps.
It is 175 miles according to Google Maps.