The driving distance from Des Moines, Iowa to Chicago, Illinois is:
332 miles / 534 km
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Driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Chicago, IL
The total driving distance from Des Moines, IA to Chicago, IL is 332 miles or 534 kilometers.
Your trip begins in Des Moines, Iowa. It ends in Chicago, Illinois.
If you are planning a road trip, you might also want to calculate the total driving time from Des Moines, IA to Chicago, IL so you can see when you'll arrive at your destination.
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