The average bus between Elkhart and Ames takes 19h 52m and the fastest bus takes 17h 37m. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Elkhart to Ames. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 6 times a week between Elkhart and Ames. The earliest departure is at 7:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elkhart is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Ames at 12:10 AM. All services require a transfer at South Bend, IN and take an average of 19h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart to Ames. However, there are services departing from Elkhart station and arriving at Ames station via Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.
Elkhart to Ames bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, depart from South Bend, IN station.
Elkhart to Ames bus services, operated by Interurban Trolley, arrive at Ames station.
The distance between Elkhart and Ames is 634 km. The road distance is 761 km.
You can take a bus from Franklin & 6th to Ames via South Bend, IN, Chicago Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 12h 49m.